ITV are reportedly planning a new reality TV show, in which popstars will retrain as opera singers.

After a bit of training, the stars will perform live each week and be voted out in the style of X Factor or Britian’s Got Talent. Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts is being lined up to perform and may also mentor the hopefuls.

The Sun reports that Katherine Jenkins, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Bryn Terfel and Russell Watson are all being considered as judges.

A source said:

“We are talking about people like Will, Kimberley Walsh from Girls Aloud and Mutya from the Sugababes.

“It’s all about getting people out of their comfort zones. It is a tough call for an established singer, as they could end up struggling with some of the notes in opera.”

Simon Cowell has reportedly offered to help out with next years English World Cup Anthem.

The News Of The World claims that Cowell would like to choose the singer for the track.

An FA source said: “There’s great optimism for the England team after the stunning way in which they qualified for the World Cup. The plan is for the official song to be an absolute show-stopper that will help carry the boys all the way to the final.

“Clearly, Simon Cowell’s involvement would pretty much guarantee chart success. He’s expressed a real interest in getting one of his biggest acts on board and it is being considered very seriously.”

The insider said that Leona Lewis or JLS were most likely to sing the song, personally I’d prefer Paul Potts.

“The FA wants the soundtrack to South Africa 2010 to get the whole country singing,” the source said. “They’re planning for success in the charts and the tournament.”

Forget Susan Boyle and her youtube prowess, the best thing to come out of Britain’s Got Talent was always Paul Potts. Paul wowed audiences throughout the 2007 series of the show and has continued to do the same to audiences all around the world ever since.

Yesterday, Paul was invited to appear on Oprah Winfrey’s chat show for a second time, this time brought back as one of her ‘favourite’ performers. Paul sang the track ‘Memory’ from his latest album ‘Passione’ and was then interviewed by the big O on how life has changed for him over the last two years.

Wonderful, as alway.

Paul Potts TV on MUZU

After his debut album ‘One Chance’ stormed to the top of the charts in 13 countries and notched up an astounding 27 platinum records, there is, without a doubt, fevered excitement surrounding Paul Potts’ second album ‘Passione’ which is released in June.

Unreality TV have managed to get out hands on five copies of the album, so if you fancy winning one then just send us your email address here. It’s as simple as that!

Paul’s meteoric rise to fame from a humble, self-deprecating phone salesman has touched the hearts of millions. The figures speak for themselves, ‘One Chance’ sold over three and a half million albums and, in the UK, his album outsold the entire top 10 collectively in its first week. The electrifying world tour with over 100 sell out shows and performances in national theatres and arenas cemented Paul’s success and left an indelible mark on the music industry.

This momentous success led to him being presented in Germany with a plaque for selling one million albums and he recently won the prestigious Echo award for Best International Male Artist. He became a YouTube Superstar and to date has had over 74 million hits watching his voyage from the first audition to winning Britain’s Got Talent.

Hot on the heels of that triumph and with his undeniable talent, unmistakable voice and zeal for music comes ‘Passione’. Overflowing with his passionate, inimitable style and combined with impeccable technique; Paul is set to touch more hearts with his enchanting, classical voice. The stunning new album has been almost a year in the making with Paul working with an array of world class producers, composers and European orchestras. He returns with a new found confidence and vigour that leaves no doubt as to his incredible talent.

‘Passione’ includes a mixture of original recordings along with show stoppers including the haunting ‘La Prima Volta (The first Time I saw your Face)’ and ‘Memory,’ the ageless classic written and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Paul enthused; “I am unbelievably excited and proud of this album which has a completely different flavour to ‘One Chance,’ It is more classical. I have worked with some amazing people in Europe to create a beautiful album full of the passion that I feel for my music. I love what I do and feel so incredibly fortunate to be able to continue and release a second album where I can share magnificent aria’s full of inspiration, energy and power.”

If you don’t manage to win a copy you can buy Paul’s Album Passione here.

The winners will be chosen randomly and notified by email after the closing date of Monday 15th June 2009 at midday. In accordance with our privacy policy, your information will not be given to any third parties. This competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom only. Please also note that there may only be one entry per household.

On last night Britain’s Got More Talent a discussion arose about whether or not singers should be allowed to enter the show. Many people hold the opinion that singers should stick to the X Factor and leave BGT for the dancers etc.

We asked Diversity front man Ashley Banjo if he thought singers should be allowed to enter ITV’s talent contest and he was very clear in his reply. He told Unreality TV:

“Talent is talent. Some singers may stand no chance of winning X Factor but do very well on Britain’s Got Talent. It is a different type of competition with a very different prize. On X Factor Simon is looking for the whole package but on BGT a singer may not be a huge recording artist but still have the ability to sell out theatres.”

Ashley used the example of former BGT winner Paul Potts to illustrate his point:

“Paul Potts probably would never have won X Factor but after winning Britain’s Got Talent he is singing all over the world. He has sold millions of records and sells out concerts everywhere he goes. Britain’s Got Talent was the right competition for him.”

Former Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts will be returning to the show this month and performing on one of the semi-finals.

Paul won the show in 2007 and has since been touring the world and performing sell out concerts almost constantly. This month he’ll be back to show the new hopefuls how its done.

Paul told The Sun: “I will be so nervous going back and performing in front of the judges. Performing in front of Simon will be scary.

“I’m always nervous before every performance but this will be me returning to where I started.”

George Sampson will also be performing.

Paul said: “The organisers have been in touch quite a bit about it.

“It looks like I’ll do one semi-final and George Sampson will do another.”

“I’m looking forward to catching up with the judges.

“I also want to go and see the backstage crew and have a drink with them. They are a fantastic bunch of people.”

From one internet sensation to another, watch Susan Boyle chat with Paul Potts on the American Today Show.

Susan has taken the world by storm after her appearance on last weeks Britain’s Got Talent and Paul Potts caused a similar stir two years ago when he won the show with his amazing operatic voice.

Paul is currently in Australia recording a performance for their Got Talent equivalent, he will also be co-hosting their equivalent of daytime chat show This Morning next week. Susan has all that to look forward to!

Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts has scooped a highly coveted German Echo Award.

The Echo Awards are comparable to the Brit Awards, with the main difference being that nominations and awards are based purely on record sales and chart position and are not dependant on jury voting. Paul was nominated for two awards, Best Male international Artist Rock/Pop – other nominees in this category were Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, David Garrett, Jack Johnson and Album of Year National/International – other nominees in this category were Udo Lindenberg, Amy Winehouse, AC/DC, Ich Ich. Paul won the second title, you can see him performing after accepting his award here.

We have had many emails from Paul’s fans asking what he has been doing and where he has been since winning the show and the truth is he has become somewhat of a worldwide phenomenon. Paul has sold out concerts in every corner of the world and sold millions of albums since he rose to fame on the ITV talent show.

You can catch Paul in concert in his UK tour which kicks off later this year. We will of course keep you all updated with details, times and venues!

Check out more pictures from the awards show below.

Yesterday we brought you a great shot of Britain’s Got Talent winner, Paul Potts, standing at the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge, and today we have a fabulous video showing just what a universal appeal the singer really has.

As part of his recent tour, Paul spent some time in Korea. I don’t think even he could have predicted how massive he was in the country or the extent of his popularity. Paul arrived for what he thought would be a normal press conference, and was instead greeted by more than 200 journalists with 100 camera flashes firing at him.

Check out the crowds reaction to Paul’ closing song in one of his Korean concerts. In the end both Paul and a 60 piece orchestra are outdone by the audience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWrdcZYb1QI

In less than a year, Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts, has conquered the world with his voice, and most recently Paul toured Australia, playing in venues like the Sydney Opera House.

One of Paul’s highlights of his Australian tour his climb of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Paul told us:

“I did the Sydney bridge climb. It was awesome, with wonderful views of the harbour and the city. Went up with one other person, a warehouse manager from Manchester. It was really cool, normally you are in groups of 12 and have no time to see anything. My wife wouldn’t do it with me, although she says she may do it the next time we are there. I would definitely do it again!”

Watch the clip below of Paul singing ‘Nessun Dorma’ on Australian TV. Easy to see why they like him isn’t it?