Kate Ferdinand and husband Rio put on a cosy display as they join unlikely Usher fan Sir Ian McKellen at singer's star-studded bash to celebrate his sold-out London shows Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By GERAINT LLEWELLYN FOR MAILONLINE Published: 08:40, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 08:41, 31 March 2025 e-mail View comments Kate Ferdinand and husband Rio joined unlikely fellow Usher fan Sir Ian McKellen at a swanky bash to celebrate the singer's sold-out London shows on Sunday. The R&B star, 46, who kicked off his 10 night O2 residency 24-hours earlier, hosted the event with Spotify which saw stars descend on The Box Soho.
Kate, 33, cut a chic figure and flashed a glimpse of her toned abs in a cropped lace vest which she teamed with matching black trousers and a jacket . Meanwhile ex footballer Rio, 46, colour coordinated with his stunning wife and the couple beamed as rubbed shoulders with their fellow VIP guests. Sir Ian, 85, was also in great spirits and looked stylish in a black velvet blazer which boasted baroque sleeve embellishments.
Completing the enmseble with a white polkadot shirt and scarf, the Shakespearean supremo and X Men star also sported a bushy beard. Kate Ferdinand (L) and husband Rio (C) joined fellow Usher fans at a bash to celebrate the singer's sold-out London shows on Sunday (pictured with businesswoman Danielle Forbes, R) Among the guest list was unlikely R&B fan Sir Ian McKellen (L) pictured with theatre producer Simon Hammerstein (R) T.