ITV reveals The Vivienne will feature in G’Wed as a tribute following their recent passing
The news of The Vivienne’s death came on January 5, leading to an outpouring of love from fans and friends on social media. A vigil took place in Liverpool over the weekend, where family friend Bobby Musker expressed the family’s gratitude for the support.
He shared how The Vivienne, born James, always dreamed of being on stage and worked hard to achieve that dream. The family will cherish those memories forever.
ITV confirmed that The Vivienne’s last on-screen appearance will be in the second series of G’Wed, a sitcom about working-class teens in Liverpool facing various life challenges.
In the first episode, The Vivienne plays a nightclub owner who recognizes Ted’s comedic talent. This episode was filmed last summer and will serve as a tribute, with the family approving its airing.
The show’s executive producer, Mario Stylianides, expressed the cast’s sadness over The Vivienne’s passing and emphasized their impact on the show.
The family announced the heartbreaking news on social media, describing James as a warm-hearted person who was deeply loved. They requested privacy as they grieve this tremendous loss.
G’Wed will be available to stream on ITVX starting February 6, with the episode airing on ITV2 the same night.
