Now that we’re actually allowed out of the house – hooray! – some of us are having to dig out our neglected make-up bags and try to remember how to put a face on. Luckily, the new series of the BBC’s Glow Up is returning to give us some inspo.
This time around, the show that searches for Britain’s next make-up star is being hosted by Maya Jama – and the 26 year old says she was honoured to follow in Stacey Dooley’s footsteps.
“They’re massive boots to fill!” Maya tells heat. “I love Stacey, she’s my mate, actually… It has been so amazing to be a part of such an iconic and already well-established show. It felt like an honour if I’m honest.”
But the presenter tells us she’s not always had a love of make-up. “In school, I couldn’t do it at all,” Maya laughs.
“Eyeliner was the only thing I actually knew how to draw on. But then, moving to London, getting into TV and actually having an excuse to dress up and be super-glam just sent my mind all over the place. I’ve been obsessed with glam and beauty ever since.”
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TV shows we can't wait for the return of 2020 RADIO SLIDER
1 of 17Peaky Blinders
After production of season 6 was suspended in March due to the pandemic, Peaky Blinders fans have been holding out for any news about when they can expect the show to return to the BBC. In November 2020, Paul Anderson, who plays Arthur Shelby Jr. on the show, took to Instagram to tease that the show may be making a return very soon. Sharing some fan art of his character, Paul wrote that the show was 'coming soon', adding, 'Season 6 ud83dudda4 thanking you all for the wait, it will will be worth it ud83dudcafud83dude4fud83dudc3c.'
2 of 17The Bay
Series two of ITV drama The Bay, starring Morven Christie, will land on our screens on Wednesday 20th January.
3 of 17Bodyguard
Season one of BBC drama Bodyguard, starring Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes, had the nation hooked with a whopping 17 million tuning in to the series finale. Although creator Jed Mercurio confirmed there's going to be a second series, the BBC are yet to announce when it will arrive, but we expect it will be in 2021.
4 of 17Line of Duty
Line of Duty has been a fan favourite since it first hit our TV screens way back in 2012, and with the nation eager to know who H is, we are all holding out for season 6 to land!Bosses announced filming for the hugely-anticipated series had started in February 2020, but due to the Coronavirus outbreak, filming was suspended, meaning the 2020 release date could be put back until next year. However, filming has now resumed, with season 6 expected in March 2021!
5 of 17Sex Education
After season two of hilarious Netflix show Sex Education ended with a MASSIVE cliffhanger when it was released on Boxing Day in 2019, fans have been patiently waiting for more. In February 2020, bosses confirmed a third season will be happening.Although filming was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the cast are now back on set, with reports the show will return in early 2021.
6 of 17Selling Sunset
This show certainly had people hooked during lockdown! And with the drama of series one, two and three, fans are patently waiting for Netflix to confirm a fourth series!
7 of 17Marcella
Despite series three of hit drama Marcella being internationally released on Netflix in June 2020, UK viewers are having to wait a little longer!In November 2020, ITV announced Anna Friel will return to our screens in early 2021 for the third series.
8 of 17Killing Eve
Now that series three is over, we can't wait to see what is next for Eve Polastri and Villanelle in Killing Eve series four. Despite this, it hasn't yet been confirmed when Killing Eve series four will air on our TV screens.
9 of 17Stranger Things
Although season four of Netflix show Stranger Things was all set to land in 2020, production has now been postponed due to the Coronvirus pandemic.Actor David Harbour, who plays the role of Chief Jim Hopper in the series, took part in a recent Instagram Q&A, where he revealed season four will 'probably be pushed back'. Despite this, Netflix are yet to confirm any official dates.
10 of 17Call The Midwife
In March 2020, Executive Producer Dame Pippa Harris, released a statement online, reading, "Very sadly, we have had to postpone the filming of this year's Call the Midwife Christmas Special and series 10. Our priority is the safety of our amazing cast and crew, and we don't believe that shooting at the current time is feasible or responsible.""However, the moment the situation improves, the nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House will be back on their bikes, bringing babies into the world and joy into your living rooms. We send our warmest love to the worldwide Call the Midwife family, and look forward to being back in Poplar soon."It's now understood that Call The Midwife season 10 will arrive in early January 2021.
11 of 17Emily In Paris
After series one was a massive hit in 2020 (despite a number of critics), Netflix confirmed in November 2020 that hit show Emily In Paris will return with lead actress Lily Collins. The second series is expected in 2021.
12 of 17Dancing On Ice
The greatest show on ice has been confirmed for yet another series in January 2021! Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will once again host the show, with celebs such as Rebekah Vardy, Denise van Outen and Rufus Hound all taking part. The new series will launch on Sunday 17th January.
13 of 17Gogglebox
After series 15 and 16 helped us through lockdown in 2020, fans of hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox was eager for a new series! Although nothing has been confirmed just yet, we expect the show will return in early 2021.
14 of 17Unforgotten
Fans will be over the moon to learn that DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunny Khan (Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar) will be back in hit police-drama Unforgotten in 2021, for the fourth series of the popular show!
15 of 17Dead To Me
In July 2020, Netflix confirmed American series Dead To Me will return for a third and final series! Will any of the fan theories turn out to be true?
16 of 17After Life
Ricky Gervais' dark-comedy After Life first dropped on Netflix in March 2019, following his character Tony, whose life is turned upside down after his wife dies from breast cancer.After getting amazing reviews from viewers, Netflix confirmed season two, and it landed on the 24th April 2020. Bosses have now confirmed a third series!
17 of 17Love Island
Following the end of the first ever Winter Love Island in January 2020, host Laura Whitmore confirmed a 2020 Summer series, urging people to apply for the popular reality show. In past years, Love Island has been filmed out in Mallorca in June and July, however due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the series has been postponed until 2021. Applications for the 2021 series are now open.
This year, there is a particularly diverse cast of hopefuls – including one make-up artist with autism, a drag queen, and a range of different cultural backgrounds – and judge Val Garland tells us that’s exactly the way they like it.
“We’re extremely proud, because it is about opening the doors to anyone and everyone. And I think we’ve really pulled that off with Glow Up,” she says.
Her fellow judge, Dom Skinner, agrees. “What’s so beautiful about make-up is that it is a really accessible art form for so many people. You don’t need a massive bank balance to pop to Superdrug, pick up a palette and have a go. It allows anyone from any background the ability to be creative.
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“Then, it’s really allowing that newly formed talent to be given the opportunities of doing a beauty shoot, or working on a TV show, or backstage at a theatre. Allowing those people to have that opportunity is going to make a bigger impression on the diversity of the industry.”
When we ask Dom if he thinks viewers will be thrilled to be getting glammed-up for nights out again, it’s a resounding yes.
“To be able to whack on a bold colour to leave the house because we can is suddenly a moment to really embrace,” he says. “And I really hope people do. I hope people watch the show, are inspired by it, and walk down the street looking like a parakeet!”
BBC Three’s Glow Up is available on BBC iPlayer from 7pm on Tues 20 April.
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