“Merry Christmas” is a charity record by music luminaries Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran.
British legends Jonathan Ross and Michael McIntyre appear in the song video. How many celebrities can you identify in our Merry Christmas video, while we break down every cameo?
Ed Sheeran and Elton John release Christmas single
The best way to get into the Christmas spirit is to listen to a Christmas song. This year’s holiday anthem is “Merry Christmas” by Elton John and Ed Sheeran.
Christmas number one this year might be the charity track, which remembers “the ones who have gone” after a “difficult year,” and celebrates the holiday season.
Ed Sheeran’s Suffolk Music Foundation and The Elton John AIDS Foundation will receive a portion of all proceeds from the song.
Every cameo featured in ‘Merry Christmas’
You’ll miss it if you’re not paying attention. The cameos of British celebrities abound in the music video for “Merry Christmas.”
One scene from East 17’s Stay Another Day and another from Wham’s “Last Christmas” are all parodied in the clip. It runs for three minutes and fifty-five seconds.
Several celebrities, including talk show presenter Jonathan Ross, comedian Michael McIntyre, Big Narstie, and even the snowman from the film “The Snowman,” make guest appearances.
Additionally, Mr. Blobby and The Darkness make an appearance in the music video.
How many were you able to locate?
Elton and Ed are in the running for Christmas number one
‘Merry Christmas’ by Ed Sheeran and Elton John has already been a Christmas number one, but the duo is now aiming for the top spot with ‘Perfect’, which was released in 2017.
ABBA, Adele, and LadBaby are all vying for the top slot this year, along with many more.