FORMER fashion editor and controversial newspaper columnist Liz Jones has announced that she will be taking to the road with her first one-woman show.

Liz Jones: 8 1/2 Stone and Still Full of Issues will see Liz, accompanied by her not inconsiderable collection of Jimmy Choo’s, enlighten audiences with tales of the horrors of the glossy world of high fashion, models, photographers, movie stars, plastic surgeons and the diet industry.

She plans to bring her first-ever live tour to King’s Hall in Ilkley on July 13 next year.

Not known for mincing her words, the 61-year-old writer will regale audiences with tales of what it’s like travelling the world in search of the perfect pedicure, corralling Hollywood stars to grace the magazine’s cover, which Oscar winner needed air brushing to make her put on weight and which supermodel has cellulite.

She will also share what it is like to go under the surgeon’s knife for a boob job and a face lift and the “ignominy” of having done all that - as well as being on a diet since the age of 11 - and still having your husband cheat on you with someone younger and slimmer.

Whether you love her or hate her, Liz promises an evening where you will “laugh and cry”.

Liz Jones: 8 1/2 Stone and Still Full of Issues, rescheduled from October this year due to Covid-19, is billed as suitable for those aged 14 and over.

A spokesman said: “Not known for mincing her words, she will enlighten you about the horrors of the world of high fashion; regale tales of what it’s like travelling the world in search of the perfect pedicure; corralling Hollywood stars to grace the magazine’s cover; which Oscar winner needed air brushing to make her put on weight and which stick insect supermodel has cellulite.

Ever wondered what it was like to go under the surgeon’s knife for a boob job and a face lift? And the ignominy of having done all that, having been on a diet since the age of 11 and discovering your frankly somewhat obese husband cheated on you for someone younger, dimmer and slimmer!”

Visit bradford-theatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000 to book tickets for Liz Jones: 8 1/2 Stone and Still Full of Issues.