Unlikely Duo Doing Their Bit; Rob Lee and David Gest in Charity Bid

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Byline: Sam Wonfor

WHEN it comes to the world of showbiz, there have been some strange pairings.

Who knew Steve Coogan would be Courtney Love's cup of tea, or that Jonathan Ross and Eminem would bond over a mutual love of comic books? Now another great partnership can be added to the list.

David Gest, the notorious stage producer who was best friends with Michael Jackson, married and divorced Liza Minnelli and won over the jungle-watching public during his time on I'm A Celebrity... and former Newcastle United footballer, Rob Lee. According to Mr Gest, who was on Tyneside yesterday to promote the musical extravaganza devoted to his life story at the Journal …