Superstar

Voice UK judge hints at departures

The Voice UK coach Danny O’Donoghue has hinted that Jessie J and Sir Tom Jones won’t be returning to the BBC One series next season.

Sugar appeals for more female Apprentice candidates

Lord Alan Sugar has appealed for more women to apply for the next season of The Apprentice, saying on Twitter: “Application still open for The Apprentice come on ladies show me what you can do, not just the blokes.” Continue reading »

The finale of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Superstar drew a series high last night.

3.4m tuned in to see Ben Forster crowned the winner of the ITV1 reality series, up from the 3.2m who caught the first episode of July 7.

3.17m watched the show on ITV1 with a further 173k watching on ITV1+1 an hour later.

Over on BBC One, Olympic drama Bert and Dickie drew 3.17m from 8.30pm. Continue reading »

Ben Forster crowned Superstar winner

Ben Forster has been crowned the winner of ITV1’s Superstar, claiming the role of Jesus in a new arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Evans offered spot on Strictly Come Dancing

BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans has reportedly been offered a spot on the next season of Strictly Come Dancing. Continue reading »

Ben Forster is the favourite to win the role of Jesus on the final of ITV1’s Superstar tonight.

Just three contestants remain on the show after David Hunter was eliminated last night, missing out on a spot in the final.

Forster will compete against Rory Taylor and Roger Wright, with the winner getting the chance to play Jesus in a new Andrew Lloyd Webber arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Continue reading »

David misses out on Superstar final spot

David Hunter has missed out on a spot in the Superstar final after being eliminated last night. Rory Taylor was chosen to stay on the show after placing in the bottom two alongside Hunter.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers cast in Dracula

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been cast in a new US/UK co-production of Dracula. Sky Living are co-producing the series alongside the NBC network in the States. Continue reading »

Catchphrase coming back

ITV has ordered a pilot of a new reboot of Catchphrase will Stephen Mulhern hosting. The classic gameshow was popular during the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Niall Sheehy eliminated from Superstar

Niall Sheehy has been eliminated from Superstar on ITV1, after falling into the bottom tow alongside Rory Taylor.  Continue reading »

Tim Prottey-Jones has become the third finalist to vacate the stage on ITV1’s Superstar.

The 32-year-old has continued the trend of surviving the bottom two one night before being eliminated the next.

Prottey-Jones was joined in the bottom two after the public vote by David Hunter, who Andrew Lloyd Webber said would “feel more secure” with him in the role. Continue reading »

Vergara the highest-paid TV actress

Sofia Vergara has been named the highest-paid woman on TV, thanks to several endorsement deals. The Modern Family actress earned around £12.1m between May 2011 and May 2012.

Third finalist leaves Superstar

Tim Prottey-Jones has been eliminated from Superstar on ITV1 after placing in the bottom two alongside David Hunter. Continue reading »

Dirk Johnston has been shown the door on ITV1’s Superstar after falling into the bottom two for the second night in a row.

Johnston was joined by Tim Prottey-Jones in the bottom two after the public vote.

The pair then performed a duet of Christina Aguilera’s ‘Hurt’ before Andrew Lloyd Webber elected to save Prottey-Jones, saying that he felt he had more connection with the material than Johnston. Continue reading »

60 acts sent home at X Factor Boot Camp

Contestants on The X Factor this year have faced a twist that saw a total of 60 acts sent home before they had even had the chance to sing at Boot Camp. Over 200 acts made it to the phase in Liverpool before a large chunk of them were sent home automatically.

Second finalist leaves Superstar

Dirk Johnston was eliminated from Superstar on ITV1 last night after placing in the bottom two alongside Tim Prottey-Jones. Continue reading »