Jon Bon Jovi is the latest A-lister to take on CBeebies Bedtime Stories as he reads Paul McCartney’s Hey Grandude! while embracing being a proud granddad.
The rock legend, 63, became a grandfather for the first time over the summer when his son Jake Bongiovi, 23, and his wife Millie Bobby Brown, 21, adopted a baby girl.
CBeebies Bedtime Story has seen a host of Hollywood stars to settle down and read a children’s book.
Jon, who will appear on screens on Friday, will read Hey Grandude!, a children’s book written by fellow music icon Sir Paul McCartney, 83, and illustrated by Kathryn Durst.
The story follows a super-cool, intrepid grandfather with a magic compass who takes his four grandchildren on whirlwind adventures around the world.
Speaking about why he chose the book for his CBeebies Bedtime Stories debut on November, he said: ‘I picked Hey Grandude! because it’s written by the great Paul McCartney, singer, songwriter, storyteller.
‘He’s someone I’ve always admired and looked up to, not just for his music but for his parenting and grandparenting skills. He’s a dear friend and someone we all admire.
‘Music has played a part in all of my kids’ childhoods, whether it was bedtime, playtime, clean-up time or Daddy-time.’
Jon Bon Jovi, 63, is the latest A-lister to take on CBeebies Bedtime Stories as he reads Paul McCartney’s Hey Grandude! while embracing being a proud granddad
Jon, who will appear on screens on Friday, will read Hey Grandude!, a children’s book written by fellow music icon Sir Paul McCartney, 83, and illustrated by Kathryn Durst
The rock legend, 63, became a grandfather for the first time over the summer when his son Jake Bongiovi, 23, and his wife Millie Bobby Brown, 21 (pictured together) adopted a baby girl
The Livin’ on a Prayer hitmaker – who also has sons Jesse Bongiovi, 30, and Romeo Bongiovi, 21, as well as 32-year-olddaughter Stephanie Bongiovi – is expecting a second grandchild soon, as Jesse and his wife, Jesse Light, are expecting their first child.
And Jon – real name John Francis Bongiovi Jr. – cannot wait to see his brood become parents and for his grandchildren to teach him things.
The star – affectionately known as Papa – said: ‘I’m looking forward to watching my children become parents and seeing our grandchildren become part of our lives.
‘It’s not about what I’m going to teach my grandchildren, but what they’re going to teach me!’
The special episode will air on Friday, November 7, at 6:50pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.
As well as CBeebies Bedtime Stories, Jon also features in an upcoming episode of the CBeebies Parenting Helpline podcast, where he poses a question about when – and when not – to give parenting advice to your own children.
The episode will be available on the CBeebies Parenting website and BBC Sounds from Thursday, November 27.
Jon joined the long list of A-listers reading CBeebies Bedtime Stories, which saw from music icons to Hollywood stars taking on the role.
Last year, James Norton appeared on the children’s programme while reading Dr Rose Stewart’s How to Manage a Mammoth to help families explore what it’s like living with diabetes.
He followed Zayn Malik, who become the second member of One Direction to join the show.
Kate Winslet led a huge line up appearing of stars who appeared on the show in the run up to Christmas in 2022, reading Grumpycorn, by Sarah McIntyre.
Tom Hardy sent mums wild as he appeared once again on CBeebies Bedtime Stories, also in May of last year.
The Hollywood star has made multiple appearances on the children’s broadcaster over the years and caused quite a stir when he made his debut back in 2016.
Mothers and fathers across the country were left delighted as Dolly Parton made an appearance on the popular BBC programme in 2017.
Dressed in a vibrant yellow biker jacket, the country music star snuggled up in a comfy armchair to read Louise Yates’s award-winning Dog Loves Books.
The appearance sparked hundreds of excited tweets and ‘Dolly Parton’ quickly became one of the top 10 Twitter trends in the UK.
Last year, James Norton appeared on the children’s programme while reading Dr Rose Stewart’s How to Manage a Mammoth to help families explore what it’s like living with diabetes
James followed Zayn Malik, who become the second member of One Direction to join the show
Kate Winslet led a huge line up appearing of stars who appeared on the show in the run up to Christmas in 2022 as she read Grumpycorn, by Sarah McIntyre
Tom Hardy sent mums wild as he appeared once again on CBeebies Bedtime Stories last month to read I Am A Tiger by Karl Newson with illustrations by Ross Collins
Even the Princess of Wales has appeared on the show as she read one of her favourite children’s books, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Fans went wild as Harry Styles settled down to read his first children’s book on the show in May 2022.
Parents gushed over the singer, stating their ‘kids are so lucky’ to grow up with the star’s ‘beautiful voice’ reading them calm stories to fall asleep to.
More stars who cosied up to their teddies include Tom Hiddleston, Reese Witherspoon, Orlando Bloom, Christ Hemsworth, David Grohl, and even the Princess of Wales.
