Chris Tarrant will present an ITV1 tribute, which will include the unveiling of the Avenue of the Stars, on September 18.

"It will be intriguing to see who makes the list and who doesn't.

"With so many names to choose from, there are bound to be some surprising omissions, as well as names that will raise a few eyebrows", Tarrant said.

The ceremony, set to honor one hundred celebrities will take place in Covent Garden.

The silver stars will be placed outside St Paul's, The Actors' Church, in Covent Garden, where many celebrities had been invited to attend the launch, and also to perform on the live program.

The first 18 recipients announced include Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir Charlie Chaplin, Sir Alfred Hitchcock, but also Nicole Kidman, who has unveiled her Hollywood star in 2003.

Edna Everage, one of the star recipients said it was one of her "favorite places in little old London" and that she hoped to be "laid between Michael Caine and Sean Connery".

STAR NAMES
Sir Laurence Olivier
Tommy Cooper
The Rolling Stones
Nicole Kidman
Billy Connolly
Sir Charlie Chaplin
Peter Sellers
Dame Shirley Bassey
Ant and Dec
Dame Edna Everage
The Two Ronnies
Ricky Gervais
Sir Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alec Guinness
Sir Rex Harrison
John Cleese