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Jessie Ware: All I want for Christmas is… one lovely lie-in and a pair of silk pyjamas-Lucy Norris-Entertainment – Metro
‘It’s going to be interesting!’
Jessie Ware’s dishing up quite the festive feast of fun-filled plans for 2023
Welcome to Metro.co.uk’s All I want for Christmas is… series where we’re exploring our beloved famous faces’ deepest desires ahead of December 25.
Supper club queen and host with the most, Jessie Ware’s had quite the year of entertaining.
Whether it be to festival crowds as they bop along to her chart-topping hits or A-List guests that spill their hearts out on an episode of her podcast, one thing’s for sure Ms. Ware knows how to throw a party.
However, spinning plates is never easy and with a family of three children to look after the 38-year-old star’s ready to enjoy the festive break ahead of what she hopes will be a fun-filled 2023.
She reflected on the last 365 days and opened up about her future hopes and wishes alongside her plans for the BIG day…
So Jessie, let’s start with your biggest learning from the last year. How have your experiences affected the way you’re planning to approach 2023?
Oooh, have fun. I think I’ve been having a lot of fun and I want to have some more fun so that’s what I’m going to do.
Being in the present and enjoying those moments is really important so yeah, I’m just going to have loads of fun next year.
The singer is gearing up to release new music in the springtime of the new year
Looking ahead, do you have any big hopes for the next 365 days?
It’s going to be interesting. Next year, I’ve got a new record coming out and I’ve just been on tour for six months while still managing the podcast with the music. We make it work, but it’s just like I’m doing two full-time jobs. But that’s going to be interesting, balancing that out but because I love both of them. I love doing Table Manners and I love being a musician.
I’m excited about who is going to approach us around Oscars season – usually they come a-knocking and we get a few stellar actors for the podcast. So let’s see who’s coming in for that.
Also more hosting! More special time with my mates and making memories. I’m very lucky, I have two really fantastic jobs that mean that I get to interact with people constantly. That’s how I thrive. That’s how I like to do things so plenty more of that in 2023.
Jessie and mum Lennie host the popular podcast Table Manners together
Can you ever see a world where you’ll have to drop one career for the other?
No, I don’t think so. We make it work. They’re both wonderful jobs and it’s manageable. We made it work in a pandemic, we can carry on – it’s fine!
On the topic of hosting, you seem to be a seasoned pro both in the kitchen and out – can you tell us how you stay on top of your game?
I think a welcome drink is really good to do, whether that’s a glass of champagne, whether it’s a French 75 with Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, it immediately feels like you’re being looked after. There’s an icebreaker with that welcome drink and it can feel like you’ve made a bit of an effort, but actually, it’s easy.
I think having a really solid friend that can keep conversation flowing with people and can take the lead when you aren’t in the room is great.
Serving sharing things in big bowls that people can just kind of dig into makes it a meet-up and feel a bit more relaxed and easy.
Speaking of making people feel relaxed, let’s chat Table Manners. Tell us your stand-out guests from the pod so far!
Baz Luhrmann was one of the most memorable guests. He comes in with this brilliant whirlwind energy and he was just really good fun and really honest and open and it felt like we had a huge star in our presence but yet, like an old friend too.
Who else has been good? I loved meeting Rose Matafeo who created Starstruck. I’ve been a fan of hers and it was a nice way to capture her and have her in my kitchen for two hours, gossiping and having a lot of fun.
I do use my podcast quite a lot of the time to try and make new friends, to be honest, and Rose Matafeo was one of them.
The artist spend the second half of the year touring and playing her music to packed crowds (Picture: Getty Images)
All I want for Christmas is…
Ever wondered what our beloved famous faces write in their letters to Santa Claus?
Metro.co.uk’s new mini-series shares candid chats with big change-makers from the last year.
Join us in the week before Christmas Day as celebrities and internet stars reflect on all they’ve accomplished versus what they hope to do differently in 2023.
Coming up we’ll hear from the likes of:
Mimi Webb
Perri Kiely
Grace Keeling aka GK Barry
Okay, the big day is almost upon us. How does the Ware household prep for Christmas?
Well I feel quite cheeky that I haven’t done that many Christmas dinners myself. I did my first one last year. I had to take my bed the next day, because Christmas dinner is really full on.
I think it doesn’t matter though if you’ve got the drinks. I feel like it doesn’t have to be all blood, sweat and tears. I think have a take away pizza and have a gorgeous cocktail with it. If it’s gonna make your lives easier and it’s delicious takeaway I don’t think it matters.
The festive season is the perfect time to get friends together and raise a toast to the year that’s been. I teamed up with Bombay Sapphire to host a special Supper Club where guests were treated to fabulous cocktails, including my twist on a Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru French 75. I love a festive get together and I’ve learnt all the tricks from my mum Lennie.
She admitted she would always keep the podcast going alongside music (Picture: Getty Images)
You’re absolutely right and finally – we have to ask – if you could have anything for Christmas, what would it be?
A lie-in. One lovely lie-in. Actually, my husband was really sweet and he let me have a lie-in this morning but I could hear them shouting downstairs so it kind of defeated the point.
A lie in. Yeah, that’s what I’d go for or some silk pyjamas to lie-in with.
Jessie’s helping out anyone hosting this Christmas with her new Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru x Table Manners hosting kit that includes all you need to impress your guests at home. She feels it’s the perfect gift for you or your loved ones over the festive season (RRP £50).
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