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Lisa Armstrong bounces back with new TV project

She spoke about first dates and hot flushes

We were all shocked when makeup artist extraordinaire Lisa Armstrong was sacked from her longterm job on Britain’s Got Talent.

But now the estranged wife of Ant McPartlin has revealed a brand new – and very exciting – job. And it’s in front of the camera!

lisa armstrong (credit: jettvlondon Twitter)
Ant’s ex admitted she was having a hot flush (credit: jettvlondon Twitter)

The star, who is usually behind-the-scenes on huge shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, shared a clip from the  as-yet unnamed makeover show, made by Jet TV.

Jet tweeted: “Another taster for our new show! @lisaAmakeup shows how to use eyelash curlers…and what not to talk about on a first date #hairynipples. More info on where you’ll be able to watch coming soon.”

The programme seems to give willing contestants makeovers before sending them out on blind dates.

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The Strictly makeup artist brandished eyelash curlers (credit: jettvlondon Twitter)

In the preview, Lisa, 42, is doing a woman’s makeup and asks if she has ever used eyelash curlers. She says no and Lisa tells her: “I’m coming at you with a contraception and you’re going to be like, ‘Get away from me!’

“Do you trust me? Because I don’t trust myself, I am having a hot flush.”

The pair are then joined by a group, and they all chat about first dates, with Lisa – who split acrimoniously from Ant after 23 years together in January 2018 – scolds the woman for once telling a man she has hairy nipples.

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Lisa is helping do makeovers (credit: jettvlondon Twitter)

Lisa tells her: “I don’t think that’s a good look, love.”

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Fans were delighted with the clip, with one commenting: “@lisaAmakeup this is awesome, you’re amazing and so great at your work. Where and when can we see your new show, cant wait to watch it, I think you’re just absolutely wonderful, so gracious, kind and dignified. Hope you had a wonderful festive season (well as best you could) 💕💕💕.”

lisa armstrong (credit: jettvlondon Twitter)
There’s a whole team of makeover experts working with Lisa (credit: jettvlondon Twitter)

Another added: “Love all Lisa’s makeup tips, look forward to watching this show, will be amazing 😊.”

A third wrote: “Very talented lady!I have never worn make-up because I can’t do it!!! And I’m 40!”

One more gushed: “Oh I love love love the look of this! Cannot wait to watch! Looks amazing x.”

Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong, Guest attend British Academy Television Craft Awards 2015 at the Brewery, London
Ant and Lisa are still ironing out divorce details a year on (credit: Phil Lewis/WENN.com)

It followed another video of the presenting team from Jet TV.

In December, they tweeted a clip of Lisa, and her co-hosts walking, along with the caption: “Feeling lonely, bored of Brexit and in need of a confidence boost and bit of sparkle in your life? Meet your new best friends – coming to give you a helping hand in 2019.”

They tagged in the makeup artist along with celebrity hairdresser, Richard Ward, stylist Erica Matthews, life coach, Kolarele Sonaike, photographer Abby Cohen, and performer Matt Charlton.

Jet TV included the hashtag #Update suggesting that could be the makeover show’s name.

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Will you be watching Lisa on her new show? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think.


Nancy Brown
Associate Editor