Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Stars Gather for Dr Josephson's Farewell Ball
Episode Date: March 15, 2026Stars shine at Dr Michael Josephsons farewell ball, raising £1.81m for childrens charities. Jorgie Porter, Alan Halsall, Graham Norton, and more attend, with Gabrielle and Chesney Hawkes perform...ing. Dr Josephson thanks everyone for the successful event. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb7bf579a5dd087e
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From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with entertainment and celebrity news today.
Stars turned out in force for the Dr. Michael Jocelyn Farewell Ball in Manchester,
raising money for children's charities across the northwest.
The event at the Dean's Gate Hotel marked the end of the doctor's long-running charity efforts.
Former Hollywood's actress Georgie Porter, 38, arrived looking stunning with her fiancé, Oliver Pietroski,
leading the glamorous crowd.
Alan Housall from Coronation Street made his first public outing with new girlfriend Ellie Dolan.
The 43-year-old, I'm a celebrity star, win public with the relationship back in May.
They reportedly met at a local club where she works in human resources, and things have gotten serious quickly.
Other big names join the fun, including chat show host Graham Norton, singer Heather Small from M-People, Emmerdale's Joe Warren Plant and TV.
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Rob Reinder, former Big Brother star Marisha Wallace, also turned heads on the red carpet.
The night featured live performances from Gabrielle with hits like dreams and an opener by Chesney Hawks.
It got support from Andrew Flintoff and Pierce Morgan who donated an exclusive lunch auction.
In its seventh year, the ball raised 1,081,287 pounds net.
Dr. Josephson called it a humbling finale, thanking everyone for their generosity.
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