In a recent episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, award-winning actress and writer Michaela Coel made a surprise appearance, leaving everyone shocked and excited. Known for her incredible work on the hit series “Chewing Gum,” which she both wrote and starred in, Coel has been on a journey of success ever since.
During her interview with Jonathan Ross, Coel discussed her latest show, “Black Earth Rising,” which was filmed in Ghana, London, and France. She shared that she had the opportunity to visit her family in Ghana while filming and described the experience as cool, especially being able to spend time with her dad and other relatives.
Coel’s talent and accomplishments have made her parents incredibly proud. In fact, her mom was in the audience during the interview, rocking a vibrant green wig. Coel jokingly mentioned that her mom has a habit of adopting her old wigs and adding her own flair to them.
The conversation took a lighthearted turn as Coel revealed that she is currently living in a house share with her roommate Ash, who was also present on the show. Sharing the story of how they met through Skype and moved in together shortly after, Coel added a touch of humor to the discussion.
As the interview progressed, the topic of buying a house came up. Coel mentioned that she enjoys the flexibility of not owning a home just yet, whereas Ross shared that he had recently purchased his first house in Birmingham. Ross also playfully inquired about Coel’s first house and recalled his own experience of buying furniture, including a blow-up couch and a goalpost for indoor football.
Transitioning to Coel’s upcoming projects, Ross praised her performance in the musical “Been So Long,” which will be available on Netflix. Coel admitted that she initially had doubts about her singing abilities, but the filmmakers were impressed with her unique voice and believed it suited her character in the movie.
To everyone’s surprise, Coel revealed that she had been part of the Irish dance team in her secondary school and even performed a memorable routine in a talent show. Although she hasn’t continued with Irish dancing, she mentioned that it remains a part of her and fondly reminisced about her proudest performance.
Throughout the interview, Ross expressed his admiration for Coel’s talent and body of work, particularly her acclaimed series “Chewing Gum.” He confessed that he had binged watched the entire two series and couldn’t believe he was sitting alongside her on the show.
Michaela Coel continues to awe audiences with her immense talent, versatility, and down-to-earth nature. From her writing and acting skills to her surprising dance abilities, Coel is an entertainment force to be reckoned with. As she ventures into new projects, fans eagerly anticipate what she will bring to the screen next.
[Note: The air date for this episode of The Jonathan Ross Show was not provided.]
