Morning all,

Just read the review in The Times and I have to report that Benedict Nightingale considers Lee "a stronger star than Jason Donovan", "an attractive singing voice", "lots of affable charisma" etc.

He enjoyed it more last night than he did 16 years ago

From ~The Express: "he has a great talent and will go far. His voice is firm, clear and convincing"

Just making my way to The Telegraph now - nothing in my Independent.

Josseph on BBC breakfast now

OMG gorgeous sweaty Lee

Theres more on later

He looked fab didn't he, and very calm and professional. Loved the group hug from all the 'losing' Joes

Hi shelly

It was nice to see them all hug him and yes he did look fab. Its great to see him looking so happy and with shining eyes. Looks like opening night went well (barr the technical hitch)

In the Telegraph, Charles Spencer admits to having voted for Lee lol.

"What Lee Mead has in spades is charm, crucial in a role that could easily seem unattractively priggish. He also looks good in a loincloth, and has a powerful and expressive voice, heard to particularly fine effect on the dramatic Close Every Door..."

He does say that Lee's voice sounded a bit frayed by the end and advises the management to take care of him.

On the whole a positive review - the man clearly likes our boy lots

I'd like to state on record that I think Michael Billington is a pretentious *****(insert your own chosen expletive)


Oh and, in case I didn't say it,good morning all

More coming any minute on Breakfast by the sound of it. Their reviewer coming on soon. Hope sh'e going to be kind about Lee !

Daily Mail "Lee - he is one of those actors for whom the Mr Mead bit seems arch - is a handsome hit. " Also mentioned a weak voice- wonders maybe if he has the flu?!, "But he has stage presence and a winning way and the public, having voted for him on BBC1's Any Dream Will Do, will forgive him much. Good. He deserves it. "

I will stop worrying now

Morning

Who is Michael Billington

Oh piffle I've to go to work now - can you keep me posted pretty please

Guardian reviewer - said Lee was 'chubby-thighed'

Right peeps really am off now enjoy your day

He's the twonk who reviewed for the Guardian - clearly considers himself far above such triviality as Joseph

If those are chubby thighs then hurrah for them

Have a fab day!

I saw the clip on Breakfast just before 7, as hubby was in the room too. I said - "God he looks good wearing eyeliner" and my dearest OH said "petal, he'd look good wearing a custard pie". A prince among men! (both of them)

Oh him

Bless him, maybe he has really weedy thighs and can't bare the thought of another man having thighs of steel

We love your OH!

He's right of course *nods*

Never a truer word !!!!

http://entertainment.timesonline.co....cle2093549.ece

Here's The Times review

Full review on Breakfast at 10 to 8 ish....I'm going to be so late for work !

I'll write you a note

Can you write one for me too please bunny?

Good morning.

Reviews okay? Not had chance to look yet.

*crosses fingers*

Dear Fluffy's boss,

Fluffy fell over and hit her head this morning, necessitating a period of respite in front of the BBC news in order to rule out any permanent brain damage.

As it turns out she is merely suffering from Meaditis which can cause dizzy (or ditzy) spells and periods of mental haze. There is no known cure and allowances should be made for her.

Sincerely Yours,
Nurse Bunny
Mead Ward
Joseph's Hospital

Consider it written

Morning Sally!

Times and Telegraph are pretty good - Charles Spencer in the Telegraph actually admits to voting for Lee We shall induct him as an honorary lovelee

Ouch... thats gotta hurt.