Fat Tony was in good company on Tuesday evening as he celebrated his milestone 60th birthday with some of his closest showbiz friends.
For once, the popular DJ, real name Tony Marnach, was in front of the decks while raising a glass at upmarket Soho Mews House in London, where he was joined by husband Stavros Agapiou.
Culture Club singer Boy George, TV presenter Davina McCall and Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney – one of Tony’s closest celebrity pals – were also in attendance as the celebrations got underway.
With EastEnders star Jessie Wallace and drag queen Jodie Harsh adding to a select guest list at the Lancashire Court venue, Tony was urged to make a wish after being presented with a special 60th birthday cake, complete with candles.
The DJ later exited Soho House with a large bouquet of flowers as he made his way back to the north London home he shares with Stavros.
The couple exchanged vows at London’s Welsh Chapel in May, with Culture Club star George serving as Tony’s best man and Sweeney among the array of celebrity guests.
DJ Fat Tony celebrated his milestone 60th birthday with an array of celebrity friends on Tuesday evening, including Culture Club singer Boy George
The DJ’s husband of five months husband Stavros Agapiou (left) and TV presenter Davina McCall (right) were also in attendance at upmarket Soho Mews House in London
In 2023, the DJ admitted he chose the church because of its support for the gay community at the height of the HIV and AIDS crisis in the 1980s and ’90s.
He said at the time: ‘This church was the only place that had love and compassion for our community. I want to get married there because, for me, it’s full circle.
‘It’s for everybody that didn’t make it to that point.’
Ahead of his big day, a source told The Sun: ‘Tony is one of the most popular people on the London celebrity circuit and his wedding is going to be packed full of stars.
‘No one had Kate, Gemma and Claire in a bridal party on their bingo cards this year, though. It’s going to be incredible to see them lining up together.
‘Tony and Stavros have put a lot of thought into their big day and it’s going to be one to remember.’
In an recent interview with MailOnline, Tony – who overcame a crippling addiction to drugs and alcohol more than 16 years ago – admitted he still suffers from bad imposter syndrome, despite working in the industry for over 30 years.
He explained: ‘Since I got sober that reconnection to music is the best gift anyone could ever give me. Some people listen to music but I feel music, it is the best drug there ever is.
Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney – one of Tony’s closest celebrity pals – was also in attendance as the celebrations got underway on Tuesday evening
EastEnders star Jessie Wallace (left) and model Dani St James (right) also helped Tony celebrate his milestone
The DJ shared a kiss with husband Stavros after being presented with a special birthday cake
Guests clapped and cheered as Tony made a wish and blew out his candles during Tuesday’s celebration
‘When you feel music it can take you to places no substance can ever take you, music is enough.’
He added: ‘Alcohol and drugs aren’t the problem, I’m the problem.
‘Being around it is no longer a problem for me because I choose not to do it. People ask me if I miss it and I think ‘are you insane?’
‘My life is so incredible because of the things I don’t do.
‘If I started doing those things again my life would be over, my career would be over.’
Drag queen Jodie Harsh joined Tony for a photo as the party continued late into the night
The DJ gave a short speech after being presented with his birthday cake on Tuesday evening
Close friend David Furnish also made an appearance at the event, albeit without husband Sir Elton John
(Left to right) Jodie Harsh, Billy Clark, Michael Hennegan, Stavros Agapiou, DJ Fat Tony and Davina McCall
The DJ later exited Soho House with a large bouquet of flowers as he made his way back to the north London home he shares with Stavros
Davina McCall (left) and Jessie Wallace (right) greeted onlookers as they exited the venue later that night
George appeared to be in high spirits while preparing for the journey home on Tuesday evening
Tony was weighed down with gifts as he made his way onto the street alongside Stavros
In an recent interview with MailOnline, Tony admitted he still suffers from bad imposter syndrome, despite working in the industry for over 30 years
Tony had an epiphany and he soon quit drugs cold turkey, spending six months in rehab to beat the addiction.
He added: ‘The first 3 months I thought how am I going to do this because for me there was no second chances, I’d reached the end of the road with drink and drugs.
‘I got to 7 stone, I had no teeth, I was completely gone. Suddenly the pilot light came on one night and the love from one person saved my life.
‘From that moment on I chose to go to rehab for 6 months and then come to London, it was a really big thing because I knew at that point I would never go back.’
