Commuters left stunned as they spot Towie legend playing the piano at busy train station – would you have clocked her?
Commuters were stunned to see Gemma Collins playing the piano at a train station.
The TOWIE favourite took part in the day-long music session, showcasing her surprisingly impressive skills.
Commuters at Liverpool Street station in London were shocked to see The GC expertly tap out the infamous piano tune Chopsticks.
Her turn followed other celebrities to have taken the chair, including Eurovision favourite Sam Ryder and last year’s winner of The Piano, Brad Keller.
The mixed line-up of famous faces and expert players continuously played from 6am on Friday 11th April until the following day.
The daring challenge was launched ahead of Channel 4’s latest series of The Piano, airing Sunday at 9pm.
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It follows research by the broadcaster which revealed the piano was also selected as the instrument people would most want to be able to play, chosen by 40 per cent of respondents.
Collins said: “I loved having the chance to be part of the Pianothon with Channel 4 and doing something a bit different.
“It was a chance see the GC in a new light. I was a bit disappointed I couldn’t ship my leopard-print piano into Liverpool Street Station, though.
“Music is about connecting with people and sharing moments of joy, and what is more joyful than surprising people in a train station with loads of brilliant music?
“Maybe this is the start of something exciting for me – watch this space.”
The research of 2,000 adults went on to find piano is the instrument most musical adults are able to play (46 per cent), followed by guitar (32 per cent) and drums (20 per cent).
Of those who don’t play an instrument – or don’t do it regularly – 33 per cent don’t have the time, while 27 per cent feel lessons are too expensive.
Around nine in 10 (88 per cent) also admit they’re impressed when they see someone expertly playing the piano according to the OnePoll.com data.
And 67 per cent wish there were more free live music events, as 46 per cent of concert attenders feel ‘uplifted’ when they attend.
Amber Kirby, at Channel 4, which is streaming the event live added: "A 24-hour piano concert at Liverpool Street Station is the perfect way to celebrate the launch of The Piano’s third series this Sunday.
“It is a unique opportunity to showcase brilliant performers playing their hearts out, as well as sharing joy and the incredible power and diversity of the piano.
“We’re proud to present this unforgettable moment where talent, passion and emotion come together to create something truly special.”
