Summertime in the resort attracted numerous stars back in 2009. TV and radio presenter Jonathan Ross visited the Dorset Seafood Festival in Weymouth in July 2009. It was a brief trip along the south coast for the star, who has a holiday home in Swanage. He was pictured soaked up the atmosphere with his family at the two-day extravaganza on Weymouth harbourside. Mr Ross was joined in the resort by comedians Rory McGrath and Paddy McGuinness as well as top chef Mark Hix and MasterChef winner Mat Follas. Mr Ross sampled seafood from the stalls with his wife Jane and their children.