The new series of Live at the Apollo looks set to feature the most diverse line-up yet.

The first two shows were filmed back-to-back at the legendary Hammersmith venue on Monday night and boasted a decidedly multicultural line-up.

Ellie Taylor – probably the first person to front the long-running show while pregnant – hosted and introduced Tez Ilyas and token white male Fin Taylor.

The second show was hosted by Jamali Maddix and the guests were Sindhu Vee and Fern Brady.

The six editions will presumably air on BBC2 later this year. On Tuesday a special Christmas edition – Noel at the Apollo – was filmed. The full line-ups will be confirmed here later – but four of the performers who have also appeared are Laura Lexx, Brennan Reece and comedy couple Sarah Millican and Mock The Week's Gary Delaney.