The Vicar Of Dibley returned on Monday night with the first of three special episodes inspired by lockdown. However, some viewers were left baffled after characters played by actors who have died since the show originally aired were mentioned by Dawn French's Geraldine. During the 10-minute short, the vicar was seen addressing beloved characters such as Owen Newitt, played by Roger Lloyd-Pack, and Frank Pickle [John Bluthal] even though the actors have passed away. Several fans took to Twitter to express their confusion over why these characters were being treated as if they were living in the special, with one asking: 'Are they making jokes out of the dead ones? ' Divided option: The Vicar Of Dibley In Lockdown left some viewers baffled after characters played by actors who have died were mentioned by Dawn French's Geraldine Granger Actor Roger Lloyd Pack, who also starred in Only Fools and Horses, died at the age of 69 in 2014 while John Bluthal passed away in 2018 when he was 89. Geraldine also kicked off the show with a shout out to Jim Trott, played by Trevor Peacock, 89.
I didn't want to do anything … 'The best thing is that on a night out nowadays, I remember everything and I'm back in bed at a reasonable time. 'When people say to me "You're boring", I just think "No, I feel great, actually". ' 'I've got to get back into my fishnets! ': Denise sings in Cabaret All Stars, which is one of the first theatre shows to reopen their doors following the coronavirus lockdown Denise stars in one of the first theatre shows to reopen their doors following the coronavirus lockdown. Cabaret All Stars, which is on at Proud Embankment from August 7, showcases a variety of performers including burlesque dancers, fire breathers, aerial acts, sword swallowers and magicians, as well as Denise who sings. The London based venue, that acts as a restaurant and theatre, will welcome back audiences after adapting their space to adhere to the government's safety measures. Denise said: 'I only got two weeks into the show when I started and then we went into lockdown and I honestly thought I wouldn't get back on stage any time soon.
However he has Alzheimer's disease and is no longer acting. Some fans seemed baffled by their inclusion, pointing out that Geraldine shouting at a dead character was 'just odd'. One viewer tweeted: 'It's so weird seeing this Vicar of Dibley thing given how much of the cast is dead, the show was the cast not just the vicar. Shouting at dead Frank is just odd. ' Passed away: Actor Roger Lloyd Pack (left as Owen) died at the age of 69 in 2014 Another penned: 'Watched Vicar of Dibley. Sad to think half the cast are dead now. ' Others were pleased with how the classic characters had been kept in the show, saying it was a lovely 'nod to their memory'. 'I think including the dearly departed, in their individual jokes and moments was a light comical nod to their memory, well played indeed, ' shared one fan. And another said: 'So great to see James Fleet back as Hugo Horton. Great stuff' No longer with us: John Bluthal (far left) also died in 2018 when he was 89, while Emma Chambers (front left) who played Alice Tinker has also passed away since the show aired Reaction: Some were not impressed with the show acting as if the actors were still alive Others said they loved the trip down memory lane, tweeting: '20 seconds into new Vicar of Dibley in Lockdown and I'm crying with laughter! '
Sofia sighed when her pal unveiled the art, saying, 'Heidi you really do everything good. ' The show also boasted appearances by famed magicians David Copperfield and Piff the Magic Dragon, as well as season 14 finalists the Ndlovu Youth Choir. Virtual episode: The results show included some acts appearing remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic Terry kicked the evening off in dramatic fashion, calling the Spyros Bros., a diabolo-slinging act, to the stage, along with the 49-member Dance Town Family. 'The first act going through is…. None of you, ' he revealed, as the contestants' faces fell. Terry gave the first spot instead to Broken Roots, a Chicago-based singing duo made up of pals Joey Kar and Austin Edwards. Dynamic duo: The first spot in the finals went to Broken Roots, a Chicago-based singing duo made up of pals Joey Kar and Austin Edwards The pair had been voted off during AGT's quarterfinals, but brought back by the judges, which led Heidi to call them 'the little engine that could. '
Good times: The group giggled as they watched Sofia's ventriloquism act from a few weeks ago, which had her joking that she was 'a natural The host: Terry Crews brought flowers for the superfans Howie noted that the one thing all of the judges missed during season 15 was being with fans in studio. 'And if the audience doesn't come to you…' he cracked. The judges said goodbye and left, leaving one of the twins to blurt, 'Well that's heart attack material. ' Memorable moment: The judges said goodbye and left, leaving one of the twins to blurt, 'Well that's heart attack material' During the results show, five of the 11 acts who performed on Tuesday's AGT episode would be sent through to the program's finals, airing in two weeks. Terry emphasized that performances in the semifinals had to be stellar for people to survive. He also noted that the high level of competition had inspired even the judges to get creative. Results show: Terry emphasized that performances in the semifinals had to be stellar for people to survive Heidi was then shown dancing ballet-style around an easel as she painted a giant, brightly colored butterfly.
'I was obviously a single mum for five years of Betsy's life and it was hard at times but now she's older and we've got freedom to enjoy ourselves. 'But we have talked about getting married. We certainly wouldn't do it at the moment. We wouldn't want a socially distanced wedding. 'At some point it would be nice. We have discussed it and said it would be nice to do but it has to be the right time and this year isn't it. ' 'I was miserable': Denise, who performs in West End show Cabaret All Stars, admitted in March she had given up alcohol after breaking her foot and falling into a bad place Denise, who hosts and performs in West End show Cabaret All Stars, said in March she had stopped drinking after gaining weight and suffering from low confidence – but the absence of drink made her turn her life around. Speaking earlier this year, she said: 'I broke my foot and it really had a negative effect on my life. 'From then on, I sat on my bum for four months – I was miserable, I put on weight and I lost my confidence.
Sofia Vergara surprised two beloved superfans by crashing their interview with producers on Wednesday's episode of America's Got Talent. Twin sisters Helene and Harriet were stunned when the Colombian actress, 48, walked into a room where they had been watching their favorite show on a TV. At first, the pair kept cheering for Peruvian twin singers Double Dragon, who were still singing onscreen, but then the tape paused. Surprising superfans: Sofia Vergara surprised two beloved superfans by crashing their interview with producers on Wednesday's results episode of America's Got Talent 'Why did it stop? ' asked Sofia, a major Double Dragon fan, creeping in with a bowl of popcorn. 'That was the best part, no? ' The sisters, who became AGT favorites after cameras showed them at every taping this season, gasped as Sofia perched herself on the arm of their couch, a safe distance away. 'Hello! ' came another knock on the door. 'You're going to party without me? ' Heidi Klum, 47, then walked in, and the sisters covered their mouths in amazement.
Brandon Leake, a 27-year-old poet from Stockton, California, was next to go through, winning his slot for a piece about a father and son's estrangement. 'You are the king of spoken word, ' Howie told him. 'There aren't any words that I can give you that would add anything to what you do. You just gotta keep doing what you do. ' Little engine: Heidi called Broken Roots 'the little engine that could' Spoken word: Brandon Leake, a 27-year-old poet from Stockton, California, was next to go through, winning his slot for a piece about a father and son's estrangement The king: 'You are the king of spoken word, ' Howie told him. You just gotta keep doing what you do' Roberta Battaglia, an 11-year-old singer from Toronto, also made the finals on the strength of her mature, confident cover of Pink's What About Us. The tween sobbed as she heard the news, pronouncing herself 'so grateful' for the votes. 'Just be yourself, because you're so perfect, ' said Sofia, who had given Roberta her Golden Buzzer during the audition rounds.