The Spice Girls were seen by Claire Elizabeth along with a number of others - perhaps before they were famous when they played a gig at Avenham Park?The Spice Girls were seen by Claire Elizabeth along with a number of others - perhaps before they were famous when they played a gig at Avenham Park?
The Spice Girls were seen by Claire Elizabeth along with a number of others - perhaps before they were famous when they played a gig at Avenham Park?

18 celebrities including Jimmy Carr, Princess Diana, Spice Girls and David Beckham spotted in Preston

By Vanessa Sims, Jon Peake
Published 13th Jun 2023, 12:56 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2023, 14:40 BST

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Preston has seen countless famous faces grace the city with their presence over the years.

We asked readers on our Facebook page to name the most famous person they have seen in Preston – and we got hundreds of responses.

Home-grown heroes, Hollywood stars, sporting legends, musicians and royals have all been spotted either just out and about in the city, enjoying a special visit or performing in front of adoring fans.

Here are 18 we’ve picked for our famous faces gallery and spotted in Preston by you! And here is our Facebook Post if you want to see all of the names put forward.

See also: 13 of Preston North End's most famous celebrity fans including Top Gear, BBC and WWE stars

Here are 18 we’ve picked for our famous faces gallery and spotted in Preston by you! And here is our Facebook Post if you want to see all of the names put forward.

The American film producer and TV personality was seen in Preston by Andrea Cohen. Gest famously appeared on both Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, winning an army of fans for his dry wit and likeable personality

17. David Gest

The American film producer and TV personality was seen in Preston by Andrea Cohen. Gest famously appeared on both Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, winning an army of fans for his dry wit and likeable personality Photo: Library

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Karen Prescott saw American megastar actor and singer Howard Keel in Preston. That's quite a sighting!

18. Howard Keel

Karen Prescott saw American megastar actor and singer Howard Keel in Preston. That's quite a sighting! Photo: Library

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