March 8th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
David Gest has admitted that he made the biggest mistake of his career, when he turned down the chance to judge on Britain’s Got Talent.
The music producer – who was famously close friends with the late Michael Jackson – was offered a lucrative TV deal from Simon Cowell back in 2007 and opted to join the panel of flop TV show ‘Grease is the Word’ (alongside Sinitta and Brian Friedman) instead of the massive franchise that it Britain’s Got Talent.
He admits now that he made the “wrong” decision and chose the wrong show when Cowell gave him the choice.
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January 1st, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
David Gest has revealed that he intends to wear two pairs of pants when he meets Davina McCall later this month.
The I’m A Celebrity star is set to make a guest appearance on E4′s Celebrity Big Brother’s Big Mouth alongside Davina and revealed that he loves her so much, he fears he might wet himself on meeting her.
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November 20th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
Today, television star and producer David Gest announced he is set to star in his brand new musical play/concert entitled ‘David Gest Is Nuts… My Life As A Musical’ – a unique gig which will begin touring the UK from 20th February 2008. The tour will open for two nights at the Hammersmith Apollo in London and will be a benefit gig for Caudwell Children’s charity, which helps terminally ill children. All monies from the 20th February show in London will go direct to the charity, of which David is an Ambassador.
There will also be a dinner and fundraising auction following the show, which will be attended by more than one hundred stars from the recording, television, film and sports industries. David admits: “In my wildest imaginations, I never thought I’d be dancing, singing and performing to over 100,000 people throughout the UK – considering I have no real talent, this is quite a feat!”
According to Gest’s best friend Michael Jackson, “We never thought we would see the day David Gest would sing and dance in public. Now he is working on flips and dances with little people. Considering David can’t sing and can’t dance it will be amazing to see just how nuts he gets on stage!” Read more & comment »
August 12th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
David Gest has admitted that he missed the Grease premier this week due to a hectic filming schedule.
Gest, who judged on the ITV show Grease Is The Word, from where the two lead actors for the stage show were picked, commented:
“I had to film The Friday Night Project so I gave Grease a miss,” Gest told the Daily Star Sunday. “Although filming didn’t start until 7pm the next night, I had to get up early to rehearse and have my hair and make-up done.” Read more & comment »
May 31st, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
After Simon Cowell’s recent criticism of the ITV TV show, Grease Is The Word, it seems that David Ian cannot wait to praise the show and his fellow judges.
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May 14th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
Grease is The Word judge, David Gest, has invited Radio One DJ, Chris Moyles to dinner aftre being banned from his show.
Gest was late for Moyles’ show last week and Chris angrily declared:
“I’m shaking I’m so angry.”
But David Gest wants to make amends and stated:
“I’d like to take him to dinner, if we can agree a time that’s not too early.”
May 12th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
Sunday 13 May 2007 10:15pm – 11:00pm on ITV1.
In programme four of This is David Gest, the master of self promotion embarks on his glittering new TV career as a judge on Grease Is The Word, and decides it’s about time he got himself a PA.
David has decided he wants to take the showbiz world by storm, and whilst in the middle of negotiating a lucrative TV contract he’s booked to play a gig at famous London club G.A.Y alongside friend and fellow I’m A Celebrity…Get me out of Here! contestant Jason Donovan.
But although David is a successful music producer, singing isn’t one of his many talents and he’s suffering from stage fright, even during rehearsals. Read more & comment »
May 12th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
After David Gest failed to show up for yet another interview on the Chris Moyles Radio One breakfast show, Chris launched a tirade against the American that was surprising to say the least.
David was supposed to appear on Chris’ show last week but missed it due to Visa problems. He was then due to appear on yesterdays show at 8.30am and was told to be there by 8.15. When the music producers failed to appear on time Chris began his rant, stating: Read more & comment »
May 6th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
The Sunday Mirror has reported today that David Gest is costing ITV a small fortune with his bizarre and extravagant demands.
The newspaper reported:
As well as a DVD of himself on I’m A Celebrity being continuously played in his dressing room, he demanded bottles of sparkling and still mineral water “at no more than 2degC”, freshly-squeezed orange juice – “room temperature” – and 12 bottles of bubbly, along with 10 Swarovski crystal champagne flutes at £100 a go. Read more & comment »
May 6th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
From the thousands of people who initially auditioned, tonight just seven couples remain and their fate is quite literally in your hands.
With the shock departure last week of favourites Kate Somerset-How and Tom Bradley, the contestants know they need to up their game to win public votes and stay on in the competition.
This week the theme is classic movie songs and with a focus on vocal performance, the contestants are feeling the pressure.
Judging are the celebrity panel, Theatre Producer, David Ian, Choreographer to the stars, Brian Friedman, West End star Sinitta and Showbiz Producer Mr David Gest but ultimately the decision rests in the publics hands. At the end of tonight, the couple with the lowest public vote will leave the competition for good. (See below for Judges comments and performance running order). Read more & comment »
