Michael Ball on 22/06/07

[SalfromCal]

There are other shows with Michael talking with Richard & Judy. Any chance of those being posted. Especially the one where he is talking about being in the blackout in New York City while recording with Antonio Bandares.

[StephanieRaeoni]

His vibrato is amazing. Faaaar out.

"I've got an enormous...."

"Really?!'

Funniest part of the interview.

[Gitte1]

sorry duh...stands at the top just me that is blind haha...great video..

[Gitte1]

when is this from?? what year?

[actressindemaking]

ummmmm check the title=D

[margaretdb]

I am a big Michael Ball fan, and live in Australia.

I was in Scotland for 5 days last year and had to fit in loads of sightseeing. I got up one morning to watch the news before I set out in the car and who was the guest host ? Michael Ball - what are the chances ?

[lucyliesinashes]

LOVE Him! But he needs to pick a key to start Empty Chairs... is he afraid for his low notes or something? hah.

[aceleste18]

me too, I just began laughing really hard...

[Bigoldcarfreshener]

also, does he say shit i'm not competetive at all at 5.50?

[Bigoldcarfreshener]

love the bit around 4:11 where he says " they discovered i've got an enormous..." and richard butt's in and goes "really?". Funny

Richard you've got a sick mind!

[lola1125]

I love Judy's 'Oooo' reaction to empty chairs girl after my own heart ;0)

I'm not to worried abut the weight. I'm sure it will come off after he's finished in Hairspray (means to an end at the moment).Michael is fab as Edna and has just been nominated for an Olivier award. I hope he wins it.

[leiil]

He is, without a doubt, the most adorable man in existence. I much prefer him now than ever before!

[trent8002003]

Turned into a jolly burly fella. Still charming and even cheerier. One of the greatest talents in theatre, I salute you Michael.

[patriciaoday]

He'd be almost the same as in those early ALW videos if he'd only lose 25 pounds. Would be better for his health too.

[ballete34]

NO he would not I adore him either way and he put on the weight for his role in kissmet

[lola1125]

Actually at the moment his current weight is better than being alot thinner and having to wear a dreadful full fatsuit again ala WIW. He'll deal with it once he's moved on from Hairspray.

And for those who didn't know he won the 2008 Best Actor in a musical Olivier Award on Sunday(for his portrayal of Edna)

[johnnyblackhart]

I like the beard! Honestly ,I cant imagine Michael Bell playing Edna in Hairspray.Hes always struck me as the pretty boy young hero with the angelic voice.Hope that it will have had a good run for him.

[lola1125]

"I don't think i could stand to see Michael in drag playing Edna...."

Michael is sensational as Edna warm, convincing, touching very funny and he can sing ;)

[Suzannahmay]

Hi Micheal you are so gorgeous lm so happy to hear such a beautiful voice espcially the high notes, keep it all up, and please come to New-Zealand so l can see you live....love Suzannah xx

[Aprilsouthernyankee]

I love love love him

[brownybitch]

I love Michael Ball! He is my favorite musical singer ever! I could listen to him singing forever!

Michael if you are reading this...would you like to go on a honeymoon with me? anytime! Call me!

[sunrisesunset51]

"They discovered I've got an enormous --"

"Really?"

That made me laugh soooo hard.

[sunrisesunset51]

The thing with Michael Ball is that he's an amazing man. I mean, the beard and the weight gain and the general age can't hide the fact that he used to be, in a manner of speaking, the most attractive man alive. His sense of humour is adorable, though, and I could listen to him sing all day. YAY Michael!

[dashashe]

Wow... That's exactly it. I've always thought he was the most attractive man alive, and people think I'm nuts...especially in the US. Thanks!

[sunrisesunset51]

You're very welcome. Michael is not nearly enough appreciated in these here United States. As well as being insanely adorable/dashingly handsome/unbelievably hot/any adverb-adjective pairing that means "good looking," he has one of the most pleasant singing voices ... ever. =] Rock on, dashashe.

[mydogspike1997]

Love him! He seems like such a nice person with a great sense of humor. Makes me love him more....

[ldhenson]

Looks and sounds just as fantastic as ever. Go Michael!

[koarlbockerer]

I don't care that he has gained weight, but Michael, please lose the beard!

[montirawarran]

It sounds like the beard is for a new role he's playing. I don't mind it so much, but I wish it was styled better.

[benjaminpark95]

Michael looks still cute! LOL.

[kitreed]

rejoicing and happy that he quit smoking(what courage) because he truly deserves to continue on and on and on, and on....praying for him with my whole heart, because he is anointed and awesome....

[KobyR9]

i love it when Richard gets up and bends over to pick up the raffle tumbowler, and Michael Ball says, "what are you doing"

just great

[JoshiesJem]

He should totally be the Phantom. He's incredible!!

[annathegirl622]

The beard was annoying for me..but I love the fact that he sings better and better

[rickram1961]

Yes, Michael Ball may have gained weight but who hasn't. I gained over 50 lbs when I quit smoking more than 10 yrs back. Smoking is a hard habit to quit so you have to have a substitute. Michael is one of my favorite singing artists and this coming from a Yank.

[ArienneRose]

I do wish he hadn't become so fat ... but as it's half because he's quit smoking, which is making his voice even more amazing, I'm not complaining ;)

He is still incredibly cute. Can't blame Judy for wanting to go home with him!

[revolutionary14]

Michael: And they've discovered I've got an enormous-

Richard: Really?

And then I love the way Michael Ball starts laughing. <3

[revolutionary14]

OMG he did Phantom!!!! OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG! Officially in love. Sorry for all the posts, by the way, I'm just so excited at what I'm seeing!<3<3<3

[revolutionary14]

OMG he snag empty chairs at empty tables!

[revolutionary14]

GOD he's SO ADORABLE!!!!

[revolutionary14]

THe beard is a little weird. I hope he shaves it off at some point. Micheal Ball with a beard is just not the same. Love him, though.

[AshtonPelham]

he's fat because he's playing edna turnblad in "hairspray." you know, that role played by Devine, the drag queen, in the original movie?

[whitney4e]

The voice is there, but he looks so fat here! and that ugly beard!!!! Please!!!!

[stuart180]

Dear oh dear michael, I absolutely love you but the beard has got to go. It really does not suit you.  I do hope you get rid of it soon.

But on the singing side.... you are fab. Keep it up! XxX

[carriewhite410]

I don't think i could stand to see Michael in drag playing Edna....but anyways, this was a really cool video, the prize thing was cute.

[dawsongurl90]

Yes! He said shit!

[dawsongurl90]

I love that guy!

[anonyomous78]

his speaking voice sounds like daniel craig, hmm, now if only we could get danny to sing

[tezcatl]

He looks so hot with that beard... send him over!!

[AplsHottie]

His beard confused me at first.... lol but god do I love Michael Ball!!!

[SalfromCal]

It sure sounds that way ... but, if he had said it,

I would think that either Richard or Judy would have had some comical responce to Michael. One of them would have rolled their eyes!1 Ha! Right?

[SalfromCal]

I thought Michael's birthday was June 27th? Or is it the 26th as said in this video?

[lemonylover13]

I should hope he knows what his birthday is...

[SalfromCal]

What a wonderful treat ! Seeing Michael with his beard

was a treat also. When I first saw him with the beard I didn't like it at all...but Michael's personality is so lovely that one dosen't see it after a while,

Thanks for posting this video. It's just great!

[scrich43]

Thanks a million for posting as I wasn't home in time to even think about sky+ the show. Lovely to see and hear Michael so relaxed and enjoying himself.

[ladyeleina]

Thank you very much for sharing!

[lyricalucy]

Love Michael's laugh...can't wait to see him in Kismet.