Lenny Henry 'singing the blues' for show

Lenny Henry has been busy learning how to sing the blues following the breakdown of his marriage, a report claims.

The comedian and wife Dawn French announced plans to separate earlier this week, confirming that they had made the decision to split six months ago.

According to The Sun, Henry has recently been keeping himself occupied by employing a vocal coach for a new Sky TV show called First Love, which will follow celebrities as they try out long-held passions.

It is thought that the project has seen Henry performing "classic soul and blues songs" as he bids to sing like late star Teddy Pendergrass, who is said to be his idol.

Henry and French are currently on holiday together and reportedly plan to stay away from home until the media attention surrounding their break-up dies down.

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