How Ben Ellis managed to get to the semi final of BBC’s reality show Any Dream Will Do baffles me. But thank the lord, he got booted out last night.

Lewis Bradley, Keith Jack and Lee Mead will now take part in the show’s final next week, the winner of which will take the lead role on a West End version of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Due to its massive ratings success, the BBC has extended this years series of Any Dream Will Do by one week.

It was also reported that BBC boss, Peter Fincham, wanted to add a number more shows but Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber declined due to the imminent rehearsals for the Joseph stage show.

He said: Read more & comment »

The Sun has reported that Graham Norton has been lined up to present a new BBC reality TV show, which will search for the star of the stage and screen classic, Saturday Night Fever.

Keen to replicate the popularity of their current search for a star in Any Dream Will Do, reports suggest that BBC1 chief Peter Fincham is already in talks with Saturday Night Fever’s producer Robert Stigwood, 73, who owns the rights.

A BBC source said: “He’s very keen to get the show, it would get everyone strutting around their living rooms on Saturday nights.

“It’s iconic, everybody knows the Bee Gees hits.”

Craig Chalmers has become the latest person to be voted off BBC’s reality TV show, Any Dream Will Do.

I know that many people will be breathing a sigh of relief, but I actually don’t think Craig deserved to go last night. Craig found himself in the bottom two once more along with Ben. I found Ben’s performance last night, less than convincing and i really don’t think he has the talent needed to play the part of Joseph. Craig probably doesn’t either, but between him and Ben, i would pick Craig every time! Read more & comment »

Andrew Lloyd Webber has admitted to being in awe of Graham Norton and believes he is a great presenter for BBC’s Any Dream Will Do.

“I’m just in awe of Graham. His talent is boundless,” Andrew told The Sun. “He does the whole show with an earpiece in and has to concentrate on what he’s saying while someone is firing instructions at him from off-stage. I couldn’t do that!”

He added: “I absolutely love doing the show. I always forget the cameras are there and get caught up in the moment. The show is constructed like a musical in itself. Keeping the audience entertained from start to finish is a challenge and we have to carry their concentration through from A to B.”

The public decided live on BBC One this week in Any Dream Will Do that Daniel Boys will not be Joseph.

After some excellent performances last week, the six remaining Josephs had to prove to the British public that it wasn’t a one-off and they really do have the power, range and charisma to land one of the best loved and most prized roles in the West End.

Once they had performed their songs and received feedback from Andrew Lloyd Webber and the expert panel of Denise Van Outen, John Barrowman, Bill Kenwright and Zoe Tyler, the Josephs faced the agony of the public vote. Read more & comment »

After striking up a warm friendship with fellow Scot, Keith Jack, whilst participating in the BBC’s Any Dream Will Do, Craig Chalmers has decided that he would like an all Scottish final, between him and his new best mate. Read more & comment »

The public decided live on BBC One tonight that Rob McVeigh will not be Joseph.

After some harsh comments from the judges in last week’s Any Dream Will Do, the seven remaining Josephs had to fight back to prove to the public that they have the power, range and charisma to land one of the best loved and most prized roles in the West End.

Once they had performed their songs and received feedback from Andrew Lloyd Webber and the expert panel of Denise Van Outen, John Barrowman, Bill Kenwright and Zoe Tyler, the Josephs faced the agony of the public vote. Read more & comment »

It’s back! The Unreality TV chart! This si where we give you the run down on the nights show and let you know who we thought was best and worst. Feel free to comment here or on the forum and let us know whether or not you agree.

1: Lee Mead: This week saw a return to form when Lee sang I think I’d Better Leave Right Now. It was an emotional performance and his vocals were impeccable. Lee has always been one of my favourites and tonight I could really see him on a West End stage. Read more & comment »

Any Dream Will Do contestant, Keith Jack stopped singing for a year after the death of his grandad George. However it is now his late Grandad who inspires him to perform. Read more & comment »

Seven finalists remain as legendary composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber and his panel – Broadway and West End leading lady Denise Van Outen, celebrated theatre producer Bill Kenwright, Torchwood star John Barrowman and outspoken vocal coach Zoe Tyler – continue their quest to find a new Joseph.

The West End wannabes take to the stage to prove that they have the charisma and star quality worthy of the Technicolor™ Dreamcoat.

Graham Norton hosts as the Josephs give everything they have for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to star on the West End stage. Once the panel have given their expert opinion, viewers are able to vote for their favourite. However, one would-be Joseph’s dreams will be shattered in tonight’s results programme at 7.25pm on BBC One.

The boys from BBC’s reality Tv show have been cooped up together for weeks now and according to insider reports, the cracks are beginning to show!

An insider told The Sun: “They are showing the strain of living together. They’re all smiles on the telly but off camera it’s becoming a different story.” Read more & comment »

Any Dream Will Do contestant, Lee Mead, worried BBC producers after storming off after last Saturdays show.

Lee had a difficult week last week as he came down with a virus and a cough, however when Andrew lloyd Webber criticised him for trying too hard, Lee saw red and considered leaving the show altogether.

A source said: “Lee had been totally stressed, praying he’d get better.

“Andrew was really rude and that pushed Lee over the edge. He told one of the producers he was sick of the show.

“But he spoke to his family and decided to return.”

Any Dream Will Do judge and former leading man, John Barrowman has tipped the two Scottish contestants, Craig Chalmers and Keith Jack, as contenders for the shows final.

“I think the standard of talent is excellent, particularly Craig and Keith, who are both good Scottish boys. All the other boys in general are all of a very good standard and high quality,” Barrowman told the Daily Record.

“I always remain impartial but I’m thrilled that two Scottish boys are getting close to the final. But it’s Scotland, you know what I mean. They’re the two cans of Irn Bru up on stage.

“I can see a leading man in some of them. I can see careers in some of them, but none has gone, wow. They don’t have that showbiz factor yet.”

Sinitta has spoken about her hurt feelings after reading the derogatory remakrs made about her by TV host, Graham Norton.

“He’s just bloody rude,” Sinitta told the Daily Star Sunday. “I’ve never even met him but I could definitely tear a strip off him if I did. He obviously feels very threatened by me and our show. But all I’d like to say to him is, ‘Both of us are girls, but only one of us is a lady – and it’s not you!’ Read more & comment »