Cash in the Celebrity Attic – David Gest

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Published8 months ago
Duration43:06
Video IDvO0qUtjRKbY
Languageen
CategoryEntertainment
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views382
Likes11
Comments3
Engagement Rate3.66%
Likes per 100 views2.88
Comments per 1K views7.85

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British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction, the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Step inside the opulent London apartment of the late, great David Gest – flamboyant music mogul, reality TV sensation, and showbiz raconteur – as he welcomes broadcasting icon Gloria Hunniford for a heartfelt cause: raising funds for children and adults with lower limb conditions. But this isn’t just a charity appeal – it’s a glittering celebration of a man whose life was a headline-grabbing, star-studded spectacle. Born in Los Angeles and raised among music royalty, Gest counted the Jackson 5 as childhood friends and later produced one of the most iconic concerts in television history: Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden, featuring Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, and Elizabeth Taylor – a show so grand it drew 45 million viewers and earned Gest a place in entertainment legend. Founder of the American Cinema Awards and a fixture on British television, Gest lit up screens in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Big Brother, where his eccentric charm and Hollywood anecdotes made him a fan favourite. His whirlwind marriage to Liza Minnelli was pure tabloid gold, and his friendships with stars like Al Green, La Toya Jackson, and Tom Jones added to his glittering orbit. Beyond the glitz, Gest had a generous heart. He donated thousands of pounds worth of memorabilia – including signed items from The Beatles, Bowie, and Jackson – to charities like Me & Dee, helping seriously ill children and adults create unforgettable memories. He also founded the David Gest Foundation to support young people through music. This video is more than a peek into his penthouse – it’s a tribute to a man who lived life like a Vegas revue: loud, lavish, and unapologetically unforgettable. Subscribe to Element 18 – https://bit.ly/337R2uO

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