Team GB Homecoming air date confirmed with Vernon Kay and Emma Willis
It's time to welcome back Team GB after their major Olympic efforts.
It's been a whirlwind of a time at the Paris 2024 with the Olympics throwing up curveballs, new stars and just general all-round lovely sporting moments.
So, it's fitting then that the events will be given a proper send-off with a special night of music and entertainment to welcome back Team GB.
Hosted by Vernon Kay and Emma Willis, the Team GB Homecoming will air this Sunday (18th August) and has been brought to us by the National Lottery.
The special show will include musical performances from the likes of Krept & Konan, Clean Bandit and more with a special song even set to be performed to champion the female Olympic athletes of the last 100 years.
Speaking about the upcoming special show, Kay said: “I have seen first-hand how amazingly dedicated and talented our athletes are and the difference the support of National Lottery players makes to their ability to be the best they can be...
"The National Lottery’s Team GB Homecoming event will be a moment to recognise the achievements of the athletes, and thank National Lottery players who have helped them on their journey to Paris. I can’t wait to celebrate together!”
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Similarly, Willis said: “There’s a fantastic buzz during the Olympics, and The National Lottery’s Team GB Homecoming event will be the perfect way to celebrate and welcome home our phenomenal athletes...
"The National Lottery plays a key role in supporting them all to get to the Games, so everyone involved is ready for a big old party packed with athletes, artists, and of course, the public! I'm super excited to be asked to host, along with Vernon. I have no doubt it’ll be a very fun and special evening.”
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The show itself was filmed at Manchester's AO Arena in front of a live audience of 10,000 and will not only be a night of entertainment, but will also feature some of the most inspiring athlete stories from Team GB as well as hear from some of the stars themselves.
The closing ceremony is set to take place this Sunday (11th August) and will draw to a close an exciting few weeks of record-breaking, surprise wins and more.
As of now, Team GB are fifth in the medals table but that could all change with some further anticipated events set to unfold over the next day or so.
Team GB Homecoming airs on Sunday 18th August at 8:30pm on BBC One.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
