With fellow comic Ash Williams and others
Comedians Mel Buttle and Ash Williams are taking part in the Australian version of I‘m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of here this year.
Buttle is already known to TV audiences as co-host of The Great Australian Bake Off alongside fellow comic Claire Hooper.
The stand-up, who is a familiar face on the stand-up circuit. said she said yes to the show as she was about to turn 40 - and because she has had an uncertain year because of the pandemic.
‘I thought, I’ve just been offered a great gig where I get to be funny and hang out with people and have challenges. What else am I going to do? Sit here and watch Dr Phil? she told The Sydney Morning Herald.
Lesley Manville, Toby Jones, Nina Wadia and Sheila Hancock
Several sitcom stars have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours tonight.
Mum star Lesley Manville is made a CBE for services to drama and to charity.
Her other credits include Phantom Thread, Harlots, Cranford and several collaborations with director Mike Leigh, as well as her stage work. She will play Princess Margaret in seasons five and six of Netflix series The Crown.
Detectorists star Toby Jones is awarded the OBE for services to drama.
Last year he also created the comedy-drama Don’t Forget The Driver, while his other credits include Captain America, the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films and the 2016 remake of Dad s Army in which he played Captain Mainwaring. His stage performance in Uncle Vanya was broadcast by BBC Four tonight.