Jason Manford collaborates with Gary Barlow on musical

Comedian Jason Manford has announced a secret musical project with Gary Barlow, a famous star from the 90s boyband Take That. Jason, who is 43, has previously showcased his singing talent on the show The Masked Singer. In an interview with The Sun’s TV Mag, Jason shared details about his upcoming ventures. He mentioned that he will be performing in a Christmas pantomime and is also writing a musical. However, he could not reveal specific details about the musical. Jason is currently hosting "Big Night of Musicals," a special event by the National Lottery, which airs on BBC One tonight. This event celebrates musical theater and features guests like Vicky McLure and Michael Ball. Jason expressed his gratitude for being part of the event, describing it as a "dream job." He described the experience as a big reunion, as he knows many people in the cast and crew. Jason is also working on a Christmas film called "Tinsel Town," which includes celebrities like Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson. He mentioned that working with such a talented cast has been enjoyable, even joking about Kiefer's serious demeanor on set.