RETURN OF THE MACK
What position will comedian Lee Mack play in the UNICEF Soccer Aid 2024 charity football match?
Plus why he plays for World XI in Soccer Aid
LEE Mack is best known for being a comedian and actor but he also is quite the sportsman.
The star dedicates his time each year to competing in Soccer Aid, which raises money for Unicef.
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Who is Lee Mack and what is his real name?
Lee Mack's real name is Lee Gordon McKillop.
He was born above a pub in Southport, Lancashire, in 1968.
He is well known for writing and starring in his hit BBC sitcom, Not Going Out.
Mack worked at a bingo hall and as a stable boy before becoming a Blue Coat entertainer at Pontins holiday resort at Hemsby in Norfolk.
However, Lee was sacked from Pontins after appearing on stage drunk and calling an audience member an offensive name.
He came to prominence by winning So You Think You're Funny at the 1995 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The comic featured in the original radio version of The Mighty Boosh and had his own show on BBC Radio 2 called The Lee Mack Show.
Lee gave up drinking in 2016 and in 2018 threatened to cancel Not Going Out over its sponsorship by booze firms when it was sold on to other channels.
Who is Lee's wife Tara McKillop?
Lee lives in Surrey with his wife, Tara McKillop.
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The pair tied the knot in 2005 in a private ceremony.
They are thought to have met at Brunel University whilst both studying as mature students.
Does Lee Mack have any children?
The couple have three children together.
They have a son called Arlo born in 2004, a son called Louie born in 2006 and a daughter called Millie born in 2012.
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What TV shows has Lee Mack been in?
Lee joined ITV's The Sketch Show alongside Tim Vine in 2001 and launched a new programme entitled Lee Mack's All-Star Cast for BBC in 2011.
He has hosted many panel shows including They Think It's All Over, Have I Got News For You and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
The actor, who is now the winner of three British Comedy Awards, has been a team captain in BBC One panel show Would I Lie to You? since 2007, alongside David Mitchell and Rob Brydon — and won the Best Entertainment Performance award at the 2019 TV Baftas for his role in the show.
On March 26, 2018, it was revealed he would be joining the cast of Doctor Who after the fanatic auditioned for a part using his own Tardis.
He now hosts The 1% Club.
What is Lee's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lee's net worth is estimated to be around £6m.
His worth has mainly derived from his TV appearances and presenting gigs.
Why is Lee Mack playing for the World XI at Soccer Aid 2024?
Lee featured in the fifteenth series of BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? in 2018 where he discovered his Irish heritage.
This revelation prompted Mack to switch sides for Soccer Aid, leaving the England team to play for the World XI in 2021.
2024 will see him play along the likes of Tommy Fury, Usain Bolt and Roman Kemp.
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024
You can tune in to watch Soccer Aid 2024 for free on ITV and STV.
The match will air on Sunday June 9 with kick off at 7.30pm.
You can donate to Unicef by visiting the website, alternatively you can ring up and donate over the phone.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
Fans can't wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9,, 2024.
The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers. England:
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Footballer Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
World XI:
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- YouTube Theo Baker
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