May 12th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
Veteran TV presenter Davina McCall has of course been on our screens for just over 20 years, having begun her career in telly on MTV in 1992…
So inevitably, there have been some shows that she’s presented that she’s less than proud of, but equally, many that she is, in her own words, “fiercely proud of.”
Davina – who became a household name when she fronted Big Brother on Channel 4 from 2000 to its final outing on C4 in 2010 – made the comments about her career during an interview with Saturday Magazine. Read more & comment »
April 2nd, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
It’s been revealed today that presenter Davina McCall – who hosts The Million Pound Drop, Got to Dance and new Channel 4 quiz show, 5 Minutes To A Fortune – has been banned by her hubby Matthew Robinson from going to casinos just in case she gets addicted to gambling!
And in fairness, Pet Rescue presenter Matthew has good reason to fear Davina – who of course formerly presented Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother before it moved to Channel 5 to be hosted by Brian Dowling – could become hooked given that in the past, she was addicted to booze and drugs… Read more & comment »
March 17th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Lukas Macfarlane has been named champion of this year’s series of Got To Dance.
The 2013 of the show came to an end on Sky 1 this evening and saw Lukas going up against nine fellow finalists – Ruff Diamond, Gymtasia, Rory O’Shea, IMD, Godson, Antic, Tom Hughes-Lloyd, Mini Moves, Rhys Yeomans – and triumphing with his contemporary dance routine.
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March 5th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
There was a time when Kimberly Wyatt and Nicole Scherzinger spent their days together, one teaching the other to sing, another giving dance lessons to her pal, however it seems as though those days are long gone.
Kimberley and Nicole of course were both members of The Pussycat Dolls and since leaving the group their careers have followed quite similar paths. Both women now judge on UK talent shows, Kim on Sky 1′s Got To Dance and Nic on The X Factor.
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August 13th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Britain’s biggest and best dance show Got To Dance is back for a toe-tapping, hip shaking fourth season, but this year there are some changes to the star-studded panel. After three hugely successful series of Got To Dance, Adam Garcia has taken the difficult decision to leave the show. As a result of additional work commitments on other projects, and in particular, with the production of Kiss Me Kate at the Old Vic coming up, he feels he is not able to offer the time and commitment deserved to the show.
Garcia will be replaced on the judging panel by Brit and MOBO award winner Aston Merrygold from chart-topping band JLS.
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August 11th, 2012 by TV Writer Lynn.
Earlier this month, the Sun reported that bosses of Sky’s talent quest show, Got to Dance, were keen to sign up JLS singer Aston Merrygold, and today, it’s been officially announced that he will indeed take part in the show as a judge.
Aston – who of course shot to fame in the boy band on The X Factor – is famed for his acrobatic backflips and natty dance moves, but he reckons it’s his experience of reality TV shows that’s going to make him a good judge.
He’ll be replacing Aussie Adam Garcia, who’s quitting the show after three years, and while saying he’s “buzzing” to be part of the show, Aston added, “My experience on talent shows will help me to understand what the contestants are going through.
“I can’t wait.” Read more & comment »
February 26th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
In tonight’s fifth live semi-final for Sky 1’s Got To Dance, dance acts Unity UK and Kazzum have won their chance to compete in the live grand finale, March 4th 2012, moving one step closer to winning the quarter of a million pounds cash prize.
Hosted by Davina McCall, Got To Dance has scoured the nation for Britain’s best crews, troupes and solo dancers of all styles and ages. On the judging panel are three dance experts – Ashley Banjo leader of Diversity, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia, tap dancer extraordinaire and movie actor. Six acts battled it out tonight for two spots in the live final, but it was Unity UK and Kazzum who won over the hearts of the nation, winning the public vote.
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January 24th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Ashley Banjo has reportedly been approached about putting together a huge dance routine, for the opening ceremony of this year’s London Olympics.
The Got To Dance judge of course shot to fame after his dance troupe ‘Diversity’ beat Susan Boyle and won Britain’s Got Talent back in 2009. He now judges on Sky One’s reality TV series Got To Dance, which airs on Sunday nights and will soon front his own show for the channel, titled ‘Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew.’
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December 1st, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Got to Dance 2011 unearthed some of the most amazing and unique dancing talent in the country and soon it will be back for a third series this January on Sky 1.
The reality TV series looks to discover the country’s most talented dance floor divas by scouring the nation for Britain’s best crews, troupes and solo dancers of all styles and ages. Davina McCall hosts the competition that will push contestants to their limits as they strive to win the life-changing cash prize of £250k.
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July 14th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Got To Dance winner Akai Osei is teaming up with Disney Channel to launch Shake It Up: Dance, Dance, an online dance contest that will give the winner a unique opportunity to have their dance aired on the channel, as well as a holiday to LA and a once in a lifetime dance master class with Akai.
The online dance contest is inspired by the channel’s smash hit comedy series Shake It Up, starring Bella Thorne as CeCe Jones and Zendaya Coleman as Raquel “Rocky” Blue, which viewers can watch every day on Disney Channel.
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