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Rick Astley helps virtual pub quiz raise over £20,000 for charity

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
June 12, 2020
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Rick Astley helped an online pub quiz group raise more than £23,000 for charity.

The star stopped by Jay Flynn’s Virtual Pub Quiz on Friday, helping keep people entertained during lockdown while raising money for good causes.

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For its 12th instalment, the quiz had a ‘Never Gonna Let You Down!’ theme – and, right on cue, the PWL icon was on hand to provide some between-rounds entertainment.

After praising host Jay for taking the time to host the entertainment and bring people together, the star took to his keyboard and guitar for stripped back versions of his hits Cry For Him and Never Gonna Give You Up.

“I had the honour of performing on #JaysVirtualPubQuiz last night which is supporting the Anti Bullying Campaign of The Diana Award,” Rick tweeted.

I had the honour of performing on #JaysVirtualPubQuiz last night which is supporting the Anti Bullying Campaign of The Diana Award. You can watch the whole thing in the link and donate. Here is a little snippet for you – Rick xhttps://t.co/qtxKK4dHco@TheVirtualPubQ1 pic.twitter.com/5pFT0Rloir

— Rick Astley (@rickastley) June 12, 2020

“You can watch the whole thing in the link and donate.”

So far, the weekly quizzes have raised over £400,000, with money benefitting a different organisation each week.

Check out Rick’s full performance in the clip below (begins at 54:25).

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Founder and editor of RETROPOP. Self-proclaimed pop aficionado. Usually seen with a wine in hand.

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