The Celebs

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The Celebs
Origin London, England
Genres Pop, Christmas music
Years active2018–present
Labels Saga Entertainment
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The Celebs are a celebrity supergroup created by Grahame and Jack Corbyn with the intention of raising money for charity. The group was formed in 2018 and consists of a changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports personalities. [1]

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History

In 2018, the initial lineup of 27 celebrities recorded an original Christmas song, "Rock with Rudolph", written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. It was released digitally through independent record label Saga Entertainment on 30 November 2018. The music video debuted exclusively with The Sun on 29 November 2018 and had its first TV showing on Good Morning Britain on 30 November 2018. [2] [3]

Subsequent singles included covers of Shakin' Stevens' "Merry Christmas Everyone" in 2020, supporting Action for Children and the Alzheimer's Society; [4] [5] the Beatles' "Let It Be" in 2021, supporting Mind; [6] and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in 2022, again supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital. [7]

In August 2023, the Celebs recorded an original Christmas song called "So Delicious", which was followed in 2024 by a cover of the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love", both supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital. [8] [9]

Members

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Discography

Singles

YearTitle
2018"Rock with Rudolph"
2020"Merry Christmas Everyone"
2021"Let It Be"
2022"Thriller"
2023"So Delicious"
2024"All You Need Is Love"

Music videos

YearTitle
2018"Rock with Rudolph" [10]
2020"Merry Christmas Everyone" [11]
2021"Let It Be" [12]
2022"Thriller" [13]
2023"So Delicious" [14]
2024"All You Need Is Love" [15]

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