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The Real Full Monty

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The Real Full Monty
Presented byAshley Banjo
Coleen Nolan
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series6
No. of episodes10
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Original release
NetworkITV
Release15 June 2017 (2017-06-15) –
12 December 2023 (2023-12-12)

The Real Full Monty is a series of British television specials that began airing on ITV on 15 June 2017. The series airs annual specials that feature celebrities stripping to raise money for cancer charities. Ashley Banjo appears in every special to coach the celebrities and choreograph.[1] Since 2018, local versions of the franchise have also been produced in Australia, Italy and Spain, with a United States version planned for release in 2024. On 30 September 2024, ITV announced that the show had been cancelled and will not return.

Production

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In 2017, ITV announced the commissioning of The Real Full Monty. A television special in which a group of male celebrities would be stripping to raise awareness for cancer and money for charity.[2] In 2018, the show aired a Ladies Night special.[3] The show has since aired one-off specials annually, with several of the episodes being themed around television shows including Dancing on Ice and Strictly Come Dancing.[4]

Series overview

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The Real Full Monty (2017)

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The first episode, titled The Real Full Monty aired on 15 June 2017 featuring eight male celebrities.[2]

Celebrity Known for
Alexander Armstrong Actor & television presenter
Danny John-Jules Stage & screen actor
Dominic Littlewood Journalist & television presenter
Elliott Wright The Only Way Is Essex star
Harry Judd McFly drummer
Mark Foster Former Olympic swimmer
Matthew Wolfenden Emmerdale actor
Wayne Sleep Dancer & choreographer

The Real Full Monty and The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night (2018)

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The Real Full Monty and The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night aired on 28 and 29 March 2018.[5][3]

Celebrity Known for
Ainsley Harriott Chef & television presenter
Alexander Armstrong Actor & television presenter
Coleen Nolan Singer & Loose Women panellist
Helen Lederer Actress & comedian
James "Arg" Argent The Only Way Is Essex star
Jeff Brazier Television presenter
John Hartson Former Wales footballer & pundit
John Partridge Former EastEnders actor
Megan McKenna Television personality & singer
Michelle Heaton Former Liberty X singer
Ruth Madoc Hi-de-Hi! actress
Sally Dexter Stage & screen actress
Sarah-Jane Crawford Television & radio presenter
Tom Parker The Wanted singer
Ugo Monye Former England rugby player & pundit
Victoria Derbyshire Journalist & television presenter

The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins (2019)

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The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins aired on 6 and 7 May 2019.[6][7][8]

Celebrity Known for
Coleen Nolan Singer & Loose Women panellist
Crissy Rock Benidorm actress & comedian
Danielle Armstrong The Only Way Is Essex star
Gorka Márquez[a] Strictly Come Dancing professional
Jack Fincham Love Island winner
Jason Cundy Former footballer
Joe Pasquale Comedian
Kelvin Fletcher Former Emmerdale actor & racing driver
Laurie Brett Former EastEnders & Waterloo Road actress
Lisa Maffia Former So Solid Crew singer
Martina Navratilova Former tennis player
Matt Evers Dancing on Ice professional
Megan Barton Hanson Love Island finalist
Rav Wilding Television presenter
Victoria Derbyshire Journalist & television presenter
Willie Thorne Former snooker player
  1. ^ Márquez pulled out before the show due to an injury. He was replaced by Matt Evers.

The Real Full Monty on Ice (2020)

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The Real Full Monty on Ice featured two specials aired on 14 and 15 December 2020, themed around Dancing on Ice.[9][1]

Celebrity Known for
Bob Champion Former jump jockey
Chris Hughes Love Island finalist
Gareth Thomas Former Wales rugby player
Hayley Tamaddon Former Emmerdale & Coronation Street actress
Jake Quickenden Singer & reality television star
Jamie Lomas Hollyoaks actor
Jenni Murray Journalist & broadcaster
Linda Lusardi Model & actress
Perri Kiely Diversity dancer
Shaughna Phillips Love Island contestant
Zoe Williams Television doctor

Strictly The Real Full Monty (2021)

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Strictly The Real Full Monty featured two specials aired on 13 and 14 December 2021, themed around Strictly Come Dancing.[10][11]

Celebrity Known for
Brenda Edwards Singer & Loose Women panellist
Christine McGuinness Model & The Real Housewives of Cheshire star
Colin Jackson Former Olympic hurdler
Demi Jones Love Island finalist
Duncan James Blue singer & actor
James Jordan Former Strictly Come Dancing professional
Laila Morse Former EastEnders actress
Martin Roberts Homes Under the Hammer presenter
Ola Jordan Former Strictly Come Dancing professional
Teddy Soares Love Island finalist

The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls (2023)

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The Real Full Monty returned for a new series in December 2023. Coleen Nolan returned alongside Banjo to coach the celebrities.[12][13][14]

Celebrity Known for
Ashley Cain Former footballer
Ben Cohen Former England rugby player
Ella Vaday Drag queen & RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist
Gemma Collins Media personality & businesswoman
Julia Bradbury Television presenter
Paul Burrell Former Royal Household butler & author
Pete Wicks Former The Only Way Is Essex star
Sherrie Hewson Actress & television personality
Vanessa Bauer Dancing on Ice professional
Victoria Ekanoye Former Coronation Street actress

Reception

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The Real Full Monty was ranked 3 out of 5 stars by Michael Hogan of the Daily Telegraph, who described the 2018 special as not being "the slickest production" adding that "hats fell off, red G-strings malfunctioned, and awkward pauses occurred". However noted that the special was "whole-hearted" and [struck] the right balance between worthy and entertaining".[15] Barbara Ellen of The Guardian described The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night as "brave", but argued that the message a female charity striptease [sent] out was "complicated and unhelpful".[16] The Real Full Monty on Ice was described as an "excellent cause" by Carol Midgley of The Times.[17]

International versions

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The TV format created in the United Kingdom, was exported in four countries around the world.

Country Name Host(s) Network Year aired
 Australia[18] The Real Full Monty Shane Jacobson Seven Network 2018–2020
 Italy[19][20] Nudi per la vita Mara Maionchi Rai 2 2022
 Spain[21][22] Desnudos por la vida Jesús Vázquez Telecinco 2023
 United States[23] The Real Full Monty Anthony Anderson Fox 2024

Versions have also sold in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and other countries.

References

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  1. ^ a b Anderton, Joe (19 October 2020). "The Real Full Monty returning for ice-skating special". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Meet the celebrities stripping off for The Real Full Monty". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Who are the women baring all for The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night?". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Strictly The Real Full Monty: Who is in the line-up?". Metro. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Meet the male celebrities stripping off for The Real Full Monty Live 2018". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Meet the male celebrities stripping off for The All New Monty 2019: Who Bares Wins". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Meet the female celebrities stripping off for The All New Monty Ladies Night 2019: Who Bares Wins". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  8. ^ "The All New Monty: TV with a stink of tanning oil and waxed body parts". The Guardian. 4 May 2019. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  9. ^ "The Real Full Monty on Ice Episode 1". Press Centre. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Strictly the Real Full Monty Episode 1". Press Centre.
  11. ^ "Meet the star-studded celebrity line-up for Strictly the Real Full Monty 2021". Radio Times.
  12. ^ "The Real Full Monty 2023 line up revealed for new special on ITV". TellyMix. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  13. ^ "Real Full Monty 2023 cast revealed as Gemma Collins and Paul Burrell prepare to strip off". Daily Mirror. 31 August 2023. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Coronation Street and Drag Race stars set to strip-off in The Real Full Monty". Digital Spy. 31 August 2023. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  15. ^ "The Real Full Monty: Live review: As much about male bonding, and health as the celebrity striptease". Daily Telegraph. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  16. ^ "The female Full Monty was brave, but do women always have to strip?". The Guardian. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  17. ^ "The Real Full Monty on Ice review — a most excellent cause, but think of the chafing". The Times. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  18. ^ "The Real Full Monty' Heads To Australia's Seven Network After All3Media International Deal – Mip TV". 12 April 2018.
  19. ^ Gradi, Stefano (12 September 2022). ""Nudi per la vita": arriva lo show che insegna a stare bene".
  20. ^ "Nudi per la vita". RAI Ufficio Stampa.
  21. ^ Palenzuela, Fernando S. (4 September 2023). "Anabel Pantoja se atreverá con los striptease en 'Desnudos por la vida', consolidando su regreso a Telecinco". FormulaTV.
  22. ^ verTele, Redacción (7 September 2023). "Jesús Vázquez presentará 'Desnudos por la vida', el nuevo docureality con famosos que prepara Mediaset". Vertele.
  23. ^ White, Peter; Andreeva, Nellie (4 March 2024). "The Real Full Monty Celebrity Special Based On UK Format Ordered By Fox To Support Cancer Awareness". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 March 2024.