celebrity guest
Star making appearance
A celebrity guest is a famous person appearing on a show, at an event, or in a context where they aren't the main attraction.
Talk shows feature celebrity guests promoting films or albums.
A celebrity guest at a charity gala draws attention and donations.
Tonight's celebrity guest is a two-time Oscar winner.
The term emphasizes that the famous person's presence is temporary and supplementary to the primary program or occasion.
- VIPNotable, for short
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- interviewFormal questioning session
- press junketPromotional media event tour
- appearanceOutward visible form
talk show · late night · red carpet · red carpet event · A-list · stardom · walk of fame · autograph · entourage · paparazzi · spotlight · cameo · premiere · glamour · invitation · exclusive · headline · meet and greet
- daytime TVtalk shows, soap opera, soap operas, talk show, soaps
- variety showsSaturday Night Live, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show, Laugh-In, The Muppet Show
- TV guest appearancescameo
- game show peoplecontestant, host, winner, loser, announcer
- attendeesattendees, attendee, participant, participants, audience
- TV peoplenews anchor, newscaster, presenter, reporter, talk show host
celebrity guestnobody
Inconsequential person
average Joe · man on the street · civilian · private citizen · unknown quantity
celebrity guesthost
One receiving guests
series regular · regular attendee · recurring character · house band
celebrity, guest, celebrities, guests, celebrate, celebrated, celebrates, celebrating, celebration