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Let's Dance for Comic Relief with Claudia Winkleman & Steve Jones
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bigbrother_eire
22-01-2009
A new show to replace Comic Relief Does Fame Academy and hosted by Claudia with newcomer to BBC One Steve Jones by her side.

BBC Press Office Release

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“Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones are set to host a brand new celebrity dance extravaganza for BBC One as part of this year's Red Nose Day campaign from Saturday 21 February 2009.

Let's Dance For Comic Relief is an exciting new live entertainment series which sees some of the nation's favourite celebrities pay homage to iconic dance routines in a bid to wow viewers with their moves. Donning their dancing shoes, they will fight for a chance to be crowned champion of the dancefloor.

The acts will be a mix of solo dancers, duos and groups. Each week celebrities will recreate a number of famous dances from movie classics such as Saturday Night Fever and High School Musical to pop classics such as Baby One More Time (Britney Spears) and Thriller (Michael Jackson).

The series will run over four weeks, comprising three heats and culminating in a spectacular final dance off on Comic Relief weekend. Each week viewers will vote for their favourite dancers until someone is crowned the Let's Dance For Comic Relief Champion on 14 March.

The celebrities will work with a team of top choreographers to master the dance moves and with a team of stylists to represent their dance icon's look. They will then take to the floor to give the performance of their lives in front of a live studio audience and a panel of experts.

Who goes through to the grand final is then up to the viewers and the panel. Proceeds from the voting will go to Comic Relief.”

BBC One can't get enough of the Dance!

What do we think, will this show raise lots of money for Comic Relief?

I guess it depends on the celebrities who take part.
reginald1981
22-01-2009
It looks differant which can only be a good thing....

does depend on the celebrities/zelebrities though!
AliceG
22-01-2009
it's a shame they've picked the wrong Jones for this , though I guess he's not available

The combination of Claudia and Gethin would have been much more fun!
yenston
22-01-2009
Anyone know if Fame Academy is back this year?
Daisy_M
22-01-2009
Originally Posted by AliceG:
“it's a shame they've picked the wrong Jones for this , though I guess he's not available

The combination of Claudia and Gethin would have been much more fun! ”

I agree.

This show sounds good in theory. I'll definitely tune in.
bigbrother_eire
22-01-2009
Originally Posted by yenston:
“Anyone know if Fame Academy is back this year?”

I'm afraid Comic Relief Does Fame Academy will not be returning and this is the 2009 replacement for it.
yenston
22-01-2009
Originally Posted by bigbrother_eire:
“I'm afraid Comic Relief Does Fame Academy will not be returning and this is the 2009 replacement for it.”

Thanks. That's a shame, I love FA! So there's no chance of more singing from Craig this year?! I guess we'll live! Drunken Fame Academy in 2005 was the best!!
bigbrother_eire
22-01-2009
Originally Posted by yenston:
“Thanks. That's a shame, I love FA! So there's no chance of more singing from Craig this year?! I guess we'll live! Drunken Fame Academy in 2005 was the best!! ”

Drunken Fame Academy Karaoke was a laugh in 2005, it was a fun way to see out Red Nose Day that year alright and Craig was a great sport.
StrictlyRed
22-01-2009
New show seems worth a look - I'll certainly give it a try anyway, if it's to support Comic Relief.
Quizmike
23-01-2009
Sounds genius if not too serious.

My guess is it will be something like Chris Moyles recreating the video to "Bad" and Su Pollard doing the routine for "Fighter".

Or something.

"Stars in their eyes in a dance stylie"
Gill P
23-01-2009
If Chris Moyles is in it I definitely won't be watching.

What a shame they have the wrong Jones - a look alike is no substitute.
Force Ten
23-01-2009
Chris Moyles will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Gary Barlow (and Alesha Dixon) for Comic Relief so unlikely to be taking part in this
Last edited by Force Ten : 23-01-2009 at 09:32
bigbrother_eire
04-02-2009
More info from BBC Press Office naming the head panellist:

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“Jo Brand, Dragons from Dragons' Den (Peter Jones, Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden), Blue Peter presenters (Tim Vincent, Anthea Turner, Mark Curry, Diana Louise Jordan, Peter Duncan, Peter Purves, Janet Ellis, Helen Skelton), Dick & Dom, Keith Lemon & Paddy McGuinness and Robert Webb will be donning their dancing shoes for Let's Dance For Comic Relief as part of this year's Red Nose Day Campaign, it was announced today.

Anton Du Beke takes the reins as head panellist and will be joined by two guest panellists each week. Together the viewers and the panel will vote for their favourite dancers to go through to the final.

The show will be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones and launches on BBC One from Saturday 21 February 2009.

The series will run over four weeks, comprising three heats and culminating in a spectacular final dance off on Red Nose Day weekend.

The show will see some of the nation's favourite celebrities pay homage to iconic dance routines in a bid to wow viewers with their moves and a chance to be crowned champion of the dance floor.”

Check out http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...04/dance.shtml for more on the upcoming series
Gill P
04-02-2009
Gethin would make a great guest panellist - he has the dance and Blue Peter connection.
Pell
04-02-2009
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a1456...unveiled.html#


sounds really good!!!
SCDancing34
04-02-2009
Thanks for the link .

It sounds great
Poker Face
04-02-2009
I'm not sure about some of the stars taking part.

However, it is for a good cause.
Force Ten
04-02-2009
We seem to have at least two threads on this now. Maybe they could be merged?
memmh
04-02-2009
Anton as head panellist... it really does look like Anton's being lined up to replace Brucie when he decides to step down.
Lavengro
04-02-2009
Originally Posted by memmh:
“Anton as head panellist... it really does look like Anton's being lined up to replace Brucie when he decides to step down.”

That was what I thought too! It would be great if the other panellists (or at least one of them) could be the SCD pros. A great role for Ian!
AnthonyJohn
05-02-2009
More dance fun so soon after Christmas, I hope Valerie Singleton and Leslie Judge are taking part.
AnthonyJohn
05-02-2009
"Anton Du Beke takes the reins as head panellist and will be joined by two guest panellists each week. Together the viewers and the panel will vote for their favourite dancers to go through to the final."

This is fantastic news, a dancing light entertainment show in aid of Comic Relief.

Anton Du Beke seems like a very nice man, and he will make a great head panellist.

The guest panellist's idea is fantastic.


All these ideas look like a dry run for Strictly Come Dancing 2009.

Many people have been impressed by the idea of guest judges for SCD.
Xassy
05-02-2009
I'm loving the the fact that we'll be seeing lots of Anton. I really warmed to him after seeing the Weakest Link - SCD special.
footygirl
05-02-2009
Just had a wicked thought- how about the guys do a demo dance of the Village People song YMCA

And the girls do the Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
They could even get Craig to be Dr Frankenfurter

Don't be surprised to see Camilla as the guest panelist with Anton
Poker Face
05-02-2009
Originally Posted by footygirl:
“Just had a wicked thought- how about the guys do a demo dance of the Village People song YMCA

Don't be surprised to see Camilla as the guest panelist with Anton”



I would love to see Camilla as a Guest Panelist.
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