So You Think You Can Dance finalist Mark Calape, has already won a BBC reality TV show.

The hip hop dancer wowed the judges on last December’s ‘Move Like Michael Jackson’, scooping the crown and winning a place on Jermaine Jackson’s planned Wembley tribute concert to his brother.

Now Mark is competing for SYTYCD’s £100,000 cash prize and the chance to perform on the US version.

An insider told The Sun: “There will be a lot of viewers surprised that Mark was allowed to take part when he had already won another BBC show.”

But a BBC spokesman said: “These are very different competitions.”

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Michael Jackson was a legend – one of the world’s most successful singers and an amazing dancer too. Tonight, to celebrate the greatest performer in the history of pop, who died earlier this year, BBC Three begins the search for the UK’s best dance act – someone who can move as well as Michael in his prime. Hosted by Reggie Yates, this unique contest has dancers battling it out to win an amazing opportunity – to perform with the world’s superstars at the Michael Jackson official tribute concert in 2010.

Dance Experts travel from the streets of Glasgow to the playing fields of Cardiff and from the bus stops of Manchester to the shopping malls of London to find the UK’s best dancers.

Solo performers, duos and crews all attempt to dance their way to a place in the studio shows, but first they have to impress legendary choreographer Lavelle Smith Junior, who worked with Michael for more than 20 years, and Mark Summers, who had been tasked with finding the UK’s most talented dancers for Michael Jackson’s This Is It tour.

The best are invited to call backs – it’s their final chance to win a place in the studio shows and perform for Jermaine Jackson – Michael’s brother – as well as singer Jamelia.

Reggie goes to America to meet those who worked with Michael and find out exactly why he was the king of dance. The day starts with 25 acts, but only eight will make it through to the studio shows.

Monday 14 December
8.30-9.30pm BBC THREE

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Loads of dancers turned up for BBC Three’s MOVE LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON auditions and performed their hearts out.

The judges were impressed by the talent on show. But only 16 finalists will get the chance to work with Michael Jackson’s choreographer and friend Lavelle Smith Jr. Then they’ll go head-to-head in a dance-off which will be judged by Jermaine Jackson, Jamelia and Mark Summers (European casting director for the THIS IS IT Tour).

Stay tuned for all the action when the six-part series, hosted by Radio 1’s Reggie Yates starts on BBC Three on Monday 14th December and ends with the Live Final on 20th December.

But the fun is just beginning – now it’s your chance to join in!

Lavelle Smith Jr has created a new routine exclusive to BBC Three to ‘BEAT IT’, featuring five classic Michael Jackson moves – the Moonwalk, Toe Pop, Crotch Grab, Lean and Leg Kick.

All you need to do is go to the BBC Three website and choose one of the moves to learn using Lavelle’s easy-to-follow tutorials, film yourself copying the choreography and then upload it. Simple!

Whether your interpretation is smooth or just plain criminal, your video may be featured on television during the live final on BBC Three! Plus once you have submitted your entry you can enter your name to win one of a pair of tickets to the LIVE FINAL itself. For more information visit www.bbc.co.uk/movelikemichaeljackson/goldenticket

The Routine in full:

Leg Kick:

Crotch grab:

Moonwalk:

Lean:

Toe Pop:

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Jackson 5 legend Jermaine Jackson is to be one of the judges on brand new BBC Three entertainment series Move Like Michael Jackson.

Celebrating the greatest pop icon of our time, this six-part dance series will see a nationwide search to find Britain’s most talented and original dancers who can demonstrate they have the spirit, showmanship and technical ability of the great man.

Back in the studio, Jermaine and the rest of the panel will be seeing who can put their true versatility and ingenuity to the test as they perform to classic Michael Jackson tracks.

Aimed at finding dancers who best embody the spirit of Michael Jackson on stage, the show will include competitors from all backgrounds, individuals and group performances.

The winner won’t necessarily be the dancer who simply mimics Jackson’s choreography, but rather someone who can move like him, creating and inventing their own iconic steps and styles to most impress the judges and viewers.

Jermaine said: “Michael was a superb dancer who inspired people across the world to master his moves and create their own unique routines. I’m really excited and delighted to be part of this show and look forward to finding the UK’s most talented and inspiring dancers.”

Executive Editor for BBC Entertainment Commissioning, Karl Warner, said: “Michael Jackson was one of the greatest performers of all time and we think this is a brilliant way to honour him. We want to hear from anyone who’s ever been inspired by the Moonwalk, the Smooth Criminal lean or the crotch grab, and find out if they can move like Michael Jackson.”

Move Like Michael Jackson was commissioned by Karl Warner and will be made by Gogglebox Entertainment and Fever Media.

The executive producers are Karl Warner for BBC, Adam Wood and Mat Steiner for Gogglebox Entertainment and Richard Hopkins for Fever Media.

Move Like Michael Jackson will be broadcast later in the year and will be stripped across one week.

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