Jason Manford Soccer Aid 2024 Appearance: Everything You Need to Know
Jason Manford is a man of many talents — comedian, TV star, actor, and singer. He’s returning to the field as part of the line-up for Soccer Aid 2024.
Who is Jason Manford?
Jason Manford was born in Salford on May 26, 1981. Inspired by the likes of Billy Connolly, Eddie Izzard, and Peter Kay, he first started experimenting with stand-up at the age of 17.
“We all get along, and it is good material. My family are half of my act. People like to hear about them.” – Jason Manford
Jason got his big break in Johnny Vegas’ psychedelic sitcom Ideal, in which he played Jack, and he also hosted a breakfast show on Xfm Manchester. Then in 2007, he was made a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, before getting his own show in the form of Channel 4’s Tonightly.
Who is Jason Manford’s wife and do they have children?
Jason has been married to second wife Lucy Dyke since December 2017, and the couple share two children together. Not much is known about Lucy, as she and Jason have chosen to keep their marriage reasonably private. Jason has four other children from a previous marriage.
What TV shows has Jason Manford been in?
Jason has been on an impressive number of TV shows, including BBC drama Ordinary Lies. He became a BBC staple after hosting The One Show and later hosted A Question Of Sport spin-off quiz show Super Saturday in 2014. In 2015, he hosted The Money Pit on Dave and It’s A Funny Old Week on ITV, and was a Sunday morning presenter on Absolute Radio in 2016. A former regular on Live At The Apollo, he also hosted The Nightly Show from April 10-14, 2017.
What is Jason Manford’s net worth?
As of June 2024, Jason has a reported net worth of around £2million. This has been accumulated through his touring and TV work. He has come a long way since getting his first job at the age of 17 as a glass collector at a local pub.
Why is Jason Manford playing for World XI at Soccer Aid 2024?
The two teams competing in Soccer Aid are always England and World XI. But the entry requirements for World XI are not particularly strict, allowing Englishman Jason to represent the side.
Speaking about who he is looking forward to sharing the Soccer Aid 2024 field with, he mentioned, “Well, one of the reasons I signed up again was Lee Mack really. We’re good pals and we play football together quite regularly,” Jason continued. “It is also exciting to be playing alongside actual football legends!”
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024
Soccer Aid takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with kick-off at 7.30 pm in London at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s home. The match will be broadcast on ITV1 and STV, and can also be streamed for free online with ITVX. Donations can be made online or by text to support the event.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
The full line-up of players has been released for Soccer Aid 2024, featuring a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers. England will be hoping for a much-needed win after several years on the losing side.