Rick Astley at The Roundhouse New Year's Eve on BBC One

Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri, TV and radio broadcaster Rylan Clark, and London-based vocal group House Gospel Choir will also appear on the BBC One show titled New Year’s Eve Rocks.

Never Gonna Give You Up singer Astley, 57, will present the show from the iconic arts centre, and perform some of his hit songs, as well as a selection of the nation’s beloved classics.

Pop legend Rick Astley will host New Year's Eve Rocks on BBC One on New Year's Eve (Image: Peter Neill)

He will be joined by Scottish frontwoman Spiteri, who lives in Primrose Hill with Odette's chef Bryn Williams, and This Morning and BBC Radio 2 star Clark, who found fame on The X Factor in 2012.

Astley, who opened Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage on Saturday this year, will host the New Year’s Eve show from 11.30pm on December 31, with the party continuing after the fireworks at 12.10am.

The singer previously described presenting the show as an “honour”, before adding: “It’s always been part of my New Year’s ritual to watch the show and take in the amazing fireworks, so to be part of it this year is fantastic.

Sharleen Spiteri who lives in Primrose Hill with chef Bryn Williams will also appear on the New Year's Eve TV show

“Here’s to a great night.”

Alison Howe, Executive Producer, Entertainment and Music, BBC Studios said: “After working with Rick and his team at Glastonbury, we are thrilled to be joining forces again. Who better to see us into the new year from another iconic venue, the atmosphere is sure to be electric.” 

Jonathan Rothery, Head of BBC Pop Music TV said: “Our annual New Year’s Eve performances on BBC One are about bringing some of the biggest names in music to people’s homes, wherever they are in the UK. I’m so pleased to be able to announce that Rick Astley - who has had a fantastic 2023 so far - will be soundtracking the celebrations this year. It’s a brilliant way to round off another fantastic year of live performances on the BBC.”