For our next TIYL upload, we’re actually on the TIYL set! But don’t panic — you’re in the right place, and the show wasn’t about to start without the guest of honour. In fact, Michael didn’t have to go very far to find him… he was in the studio next door, recording the latest episode of his wild TV talk show. Noisy neighbour, eh?
But as the old saying goes — if you can’t beat them, join them. Now, this person is no stranger to the spotlight. While his TV career was taking off, he was also lighting up the pitch. A bit of a late starter, like Damon Hill in F1, but he made up for it in style — becoming a record-breaking striker and fulfilling his dream of playing for England.
Lulu’s already clocked who Michael’s after, and as she says on Red Alert (much to the delight of good friend of the channel Conor aka @csenterprises9632) — our guest of honour better get ready! He’s also got the all-important guest code, checked by Mark Baron from 90s boyband Another Level.
So it’s time for Michael to step into the penalty area and present the big red book to Arsenal legend, gameshow host of Friends Like These and The National Lottery Wright Around the World (which you can catch on @WestonsTvTidbits) — and big advocate for the women’s game (whether Eni Aluko likes it or not)… Ian WRIGHT, WRIGHT, WRIGHT!