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Susan Knox

Nicole Scherzinger and Katy Perry lead stars glamming up for King's Coronation Concert

Katy Perry, Olly Murs and Nicole Scherzinger are just a few of the many stars who will take to the stage tonight for the Coronation concert in celebration of King Charles III.

Viewers will be treated to an elaborate and star-studded concert at Windsor Castle to celebrate the Coronation, with the likes of Take That, Lionel Richie and Andrea Bocelli also taking to the stage to perform for the new King.

The Coronation Choir - a group comprised of the nation's community choirs and amateur singers from across the UK - will also make an appearance alongside The Virtual Choir, which is made up of singers from across the Commonwealth.

Notting Hill star Hugh Bonneville is hosting the concert, and the show will also feature pre-recorded video sketches from Top Gun star Tom Cruise, Dynasty actress Dame Joan Collins, Bear Grylls and Sir Tom Jones, who will recite a number of facts about the monarch.

Former X Factor star Olly Murs has been fighting the nerves ahead of his performance (ollymurs/Instagram)
Nicole showcased all the possible dresses she may wear tonight for her performance (nicolescherzinger/Instagram)

Ahead of the highly anticipated concert, which is set to kick off at 8PM on BBC One, the artists performing have been gearing up for their special performances and fighting off the nerves ahead of the prestigious event.

Former X Factor star Olly Murs has been fighting the nerves ahead of his performance after he said it was the biggest honour of his career to perform in front of the royal family.

The Heart Skips A Beat chart-topper, 38, took to Instagram on Sunday to explain that he had headed to the gym to try and rid himself of anxiety and adrenaline before he performs for King Charles' special celebration.

Singer Tiwa Savage is gearing up for her performance (tiwasavage//Instagram)
Tiwa shared her excitement as she made her way to the Coronation concert (tiwasavage//Instagram)

"Morning everyone, it's here - the King's Coronation performance and I'm really excited about it. I've been to the gym this morning and have had a good session. I'm feeling ready and pumped for today," Olly said.

"It's going to be a real special moment for me. I'm really excited and just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the kind messages and support and love. Can't wait - it's going to be awesome," the singer added.

Newlywed Sofia Richie also took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to share her excitement about seeing her dad, Lionel perform.

The model, 24, oozed elegance in a showstopping pink vintage suit which looked incredible on her frame.

Sofia looked incredible in the pink vintage suit (sofiarichiegrainge/Instagram)
Lionel looked dapper during the Coronation on Saturday (James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)

The blonde beauty topped off the stunning ensemble with a pair of classic black stilettos and a designer black handbag. 

Alongside the snap, the excited daughter penned: "Off to see Lionel".  

Elsewhere Nicole Scherzinger revealed that she was busy gearing up for her performance as she showcased herself trying on a number of different dresses for the special occasion.

The former PussyCat Dolls singers, 44, said she felt like a princess as she tried on a number of different dazzling gowns including a black sequin one-shoulder frock and a feathered white gown.

Lionel Richie shared a glimpse of his Coronation ensemble (lionelrichie/Instagram)
Katy Perry is set to perform tonight after her awkward tumble yesterday (James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)

However, the singer wasn't giving away which one she has chosen to wear for the special performance, and instead, asked her Instagram followers if they could guess which dress she finally decided on.

"Feeling like an absolute princess at my fitting for the King’s #CoronationConcert this weekend! Can you guess what dress I chose? Tune in to BBC One Sunday 7th May from 8pm to find out," Nicole wrote alongside her video.

Meanwhile, singing sensation Lionel Richie shared a glimpse of his Coronation outfit on his Instagram account as he gushed over the honour being invited to the King's milestone moment.

Katy Perry appeared to trip over as she left Westminster Abbey (PA)

The 73-year-old music icon looked incredibly dapper in a three-piece black suit complete with a special silver brooch for the King's Coronation ceremony on Saturday - so there's no doubt that he will be looking equally as dapper for the performance.

Elsewhere, I Kissed A Girl hit-maker Katy Perry has remained silent on Instagram ahead of her hotly-anticipated performance tonight after she went viral on Saturday for not being able to find her seat before the Coronation ceremony kicked off.

Donning a lavender Vivienne Westwood ensemble and flamboyant headpiece, she left fans in stitches as she looked around in confusion in Westminster Abbey.

Yet Katy effortlessly brushed off any embarrassment with a witty response on Twitter.

Take That will take to the stage at the Coronation Concert tonight (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Tom Cruise, amongst others, will be taking part in the Coronation concert (Getty Images)

Strictly star Oti Mabuse, guitarist Steve Winwood, and honey enthusiast Winnie the Pooh will also appear for the concert, while Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor will deliver a spoken word performance.

Preparations for tonight's concert have not been without numerous hiccups along the way. Not least, a number of major A-Listers turning down the opportunity to perform, be it due to conflicting schedules or their republican stance.

Unfortunately, there have also been a few last minute changes to the schedule due to dropouts over the last few days.

Freya Ridings has been forced to pull out of the concert (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Singer Freya Ridings has been forced to pull out due to sickness, while Zoe Ball announced just hours before the concert began this evening that she would not be taking part.

The Radio 2 DJ said that she was "absolutely gutted" to be unable to attend, saying: "The sickness bug has got me."

The concert kicks off at 7PM on BBC One.

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