24 celebrities you may not realise have a connection to Merseyside

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Liverpool is also home to the largest number of museums and galleries outside of London, making it a cultural powerhouse in the UK. In 2023, Liverpool proudly hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, further solidifying its status as a music hub.The passion for sport in the city runs deep, Liverpool FC and Everton FC have millions of fans around the globe, but it isn't only football that Liverpool is well-known for, Merseyside is the golfing capital of England, with more than 40 courses.

There are plenty of celebrities who have called Liverpool their home through the years and others who have chosen the city to study in, on their way to stardom. While some celebrities are synonymous with Merseyside, others have a more subtle link to the region.

The ECHO has listed 24 celebrities you might not realise have a close link to the region. Some of them have spoken about their love of the city and the strong connection they have formed here.