They'll perform alongside operatic tenor Russell Watson for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the London Palladium on 9 December.

Other highlights of the show, to be broadcast on the BBC next month, include a medley of songs performed by the cast of West End musical Les Miserables.
The BBC reports that Watson will perform 'Parla Piu Piano,' best known as the love theme from 'The Godfather'.

Take That will treat fans to two songs, while Cole will sing a track from her second solo album 'Messy Little Raindrops'.

Meanwhile, comedian Michael McIntyre is to host the show and he told the BBC he was "unbelievably excited" to be asked.

He said it was "a dream come true" to be introducing the likes of Take That, Cole and "Prince Charles's own personal booking, N-Dubz."

Earlier this year, N-Dubz's lead singer Dappy for forced to apologise for sending threatening text messages to a BBC Radio 1 listener who criticised his group.

The Royal Variety Performance is a fundraiser for the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund of which Queen Elizabeth is patron. The show is already sold out.
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Wearing almost nothing but body paint, 13 performers from Bodywork Studios will be part of a 120-strong troupe of backing dancers as the band performs its new single The Flood.

It is just the second time Take That have performed live with Robbie Williams – following last month’s X Factor appearance – for more than 15 years. It is expected to be watched by more than 150 million viewers across the world.

Hosted by comedian Michael McIntyre, the London Palladium show will also feature pop stars Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole, Scottish singing star Susan Boyle, as well as Britain’s Got Talent winners Spellbound.

One of the dancers is 16-year-old Netherhall pupil Nye Ree, who was chosen by Take That’s choreographer Kim Gavin at an audition last month. He dances with Bodywork Dance Studios, based in Glisson Road.

Nye, who played for Cambridge United’s youth team before concentrating on his dancing, said: “It’s amazing to be part of such a huge show watched by so many people.

“I’m a big fan of Take That, so it’s really exciting to be involved in their comeback when the band are on a high like this. Everyone is talking about them.” He added: “It was a privilege to audition for them and just fantastic to be chosen.

Bodywork dancers will be supporting Take That
Bodywork dancers will be supporting Take That
“It was sad to stop playing football, but the commitments of Bodywork and Cambridge United were too much. I had to choose between them and I have the most passion for dancing and acting.”

Other performers chosen include Kieran Brown, 20, who lives in Cambridge and was awarded the title of Young Dancer of the Year 2010 at Birmingham NEC’s Dance Show, judged by Arlene Philips.

Bodywork casting agent Jane Kerr said: “It’s quite a difficult routine and takes a lot of physical strength to execute.

“The name of the album is Evolution and the dance reflects this, which is why they are only wearing body paint and a jock strap.

“It’s a great time for the studios. We have several people into the later stages of So You Think You Can Dance and lots of people appearing in West End shows.

“The guys were really nervous about the show, but it will be a really incredible performance.”
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The manband's backing dancers will be drenched in bodypaint while they prance about on stage at the London Palladium.

Blokes in the audience will be snapping up those little red binoculars to get a closer look.

They'll have plenty to gawp at, as Take That have never done a show with so many dancers.

A source said: "The lads always put on a spectacle and this will be no different.

"A top bodypainting stylist is on board and the dancers are going to look out of this world."

It'll be interesting to see what PRINCE CHARLES and the rest of the royals think of the naughty artwork from their posh seats.

Luckily for the lads, they won't be getting the paint treatment.

No amount of cash could get them in the buff again - although ROBBIE WILLIAMS pulled a moony for 20 quid the other week.

GARY BARLOW insisted their days of peeling off were well and truly behind them at the press conference to announce the Progress tour.

It's a shame this wasn't the case before they filmed that Do What You Like video.

I've refused to eat squirty cream ever since.

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The pop star certainly helped put a smile back on Prince Charles's face as she greeted him at the Royal Variety Performance last night just moments after his car was attacked by a mob of anarchists.

His Royal Highness looked like Miss Minogue was just the tonic he needed after the attack in which he and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall were surrounded by a baying mob just yards away from The Palladium.

As the Prince walked into The Palladium theatre in central London, he came face-to-face with the Australian superstar, who looked just as delighted to see him.

And they appeared to share a joke as they shook hands and greeted each other warmly at the annual concert.

Her choice of outfit surely didn't go unnoticed either as she stood out from everyone else in a tiny red leather dress with matching lace-up, thigh-high heeled peep-toed boots.

As she and the Prince chatted, Take That's Gary Barlow waited patiently next to them for his turn to meet the Royal, but also seemed to share the joke as he looked on with a grin.

Having enjoyed the brief but no doubt delightful encounter with Miss Minogue, Charles then greeted Barlow and the rest of the band.

The newly-reunited pop group - who recently welcomed member Robbie Williams back into the fold - performed at the event along with Kylie.

It was also the first time they performed on the show as a five-piece since 1994, and treated fans to two songs.

The Prince then met hip-hop group N-Dubz and Charles was overheard talking to frontman Dappy - real name Dino Contostavlos - asking him about his checked suit.

Also among the big names performing on stage last night was X Factor judge and pop star Cheryl Cole - who sang her new single The Flood - and former Kinks frontman Ray Davies.

The black-tie Royal Variety Performance is one of the highlights of the entertainment world and raises thousands for charity.

An all-star comedy line-up included routines from Liverpool's king of comedy John Bishop, Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer Sarah Millican, new funniest kid on the block Jack Whitehall and favourite East End geezer Micky Flanagan.

Britain's Got Talent winners Spelbound, double Gold medallists at this year's Acrobatic Gymnastic Championships, performed a spectacular brand new routine.

The people's tenor Russell Watson delivered a performance of Parla Piu Piano, best known as the love theme from The Godfather, while the Chelsea Pensioners gave a rendition of a If You Were The Only Girl (In The World).

It was hosted by comedian Michael McIntyre who said ahead of the show: 'I am unbelievably excited to be hosting the Royal Variety Performance this year at the London Palladium in its centenary year.

'It is a dream come true to be introducing the likes of Take That, Cheryl Cole and Prince Charles's own personal booking N-Dubz.'

Charles and Camilla were visibly shaken after their armoured car was targeted as they made their way to the concert.

The car was daubed in paint and a rear window shattered as protesters vented their fury after MPs voted to raise tuition fees.

Camilla later joked about the incident, saying 'First time for everything as she left the Palladium.

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