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So Phill Jupitus will be stepping into Edna Turnblad's shoes (and fat suit) when Hairspray arrives in Liverpool in August.
It was likely to be either the Buzzcocks team captain, currently doing duty in the West End production of Hairspray, or Brian Conley who is also deputising for Michael Ball at some venues on tour.
Still, it's also great news that our own Les Dennis is set to appear alongside all three as Edna's loveable but crazy hubby Wilbur.
He told me at Christmas that he was in talks with Michael Ball about a possible role in the show, and now it's official. It will also be Les's third visit to the Empire this year as he's also in High School Musical 2 which is in town from February 1 for a week.

As you probably know from today's Echo (link at the end of this) I went to review Michael Ball at the arena last night.
Although he's shrugged off the Hairspray cross-dressing mantle at the moment, he's returning to the role of Edna Turnblad for a national tour next year.
He told last hight's audience "come and see me in Manchester."

When I interviewed Michael Ball a few weeks ago he enthused about Hairspray being some of the best times of his life, and in fact he'd already extended his West End run by three months.
Now news today that he can't quite let go and is bringing the show on its first UK tour next year as associate producer and part-time performer.

Michael Ball has ditched Edna Turnblad's high heels and pendulous breasts and is coming back to the Echo arena in September as part of a 25th anniversary tour.
That's 25 years in showbizz for the 47-year-old who shows no sign of flagging.
I caught up with him on the phone and you can read all about life after Hairspray, plus an admission about his karaoke favourite (although I have it on good authority he can also do a mean Life On Mars) and sone news about an exciting future project in today's 24/7 in the Echo.....