The annual fundraiser returns again on ITV at 8pm this festive period with a star-studded showcase of entertainment. Here is the star-studded line-up.

9. Melanie C
One fifth of the Spice Girls Melanie C joins the Royal Variety to perform a track from her eighth solo album. She has planned a UK and European tour for 2021.

10. Steps
Fast forward 20 years and in 2017 Steps returned to the UK charts "We couldn't be more thrilled to be returning to the Royal Variety for the first time in 21 years. We are so proud to support the incredible work they do."

11. Michael Ball
In 2020 Michael Ball topped the singles chart with Captain Sir Thomas Moore and the Voices of Care Choir with You'll Never Walk Alone. "Being asked to perform at the Royal Variety Show is a huge honour and in such an extraordinary year and such unprecedented circumstances, is just so thrilling."

