Gary Barlow ‘s TV show Let it Shine is facing criticism following the news that its winners will only have “small roles” in the upcoming Take That musical, The Band . Last month, viewers saw boyband Five to Five triumph on the BBC talent competition and secure their place in the production.
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Five To Five win Let It Shine to land contract for Take That musical
Boy band Five To Five have won Let It Shine, bagging themselves a year’s contract as stars of a new touring musical inspired by Take That’s songs. AJ Bentley, Curtis T Johns, Nick Carsberg, Sario Solomon and Yazdan Qafouri fought off competition from the two other finalist groups, Nightfall and Drive, to be chosen by a public vote as the winners in the BBC1 contest.
James Blunt: a Take That got laid more than Oasisa
The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer-songwriter was talking to Q Magazine took aim at the Gallaghers when he said that pop acts get more female attention that indie bands. “Take That got laid more than Oasis, so join a boy band,” he said.
LA court throws out sexual harassment case against Robbie Williams and wife
Robbie Williams has avoided giving evidence in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the singer and his wife after the case was thrown out of court. The Take That star and Ayda Field were being sued by their former personal assistant Gilles De Bonfilhs over claims Field “engaged in unwanted and unwelcome sexual conduct and behaviour” towards the ex-employee.
Showbiz news: TV stars celebrated at NTAs
Graham Norton was also celebrating as he picked up the special recognition prize for his years of service to broadcasting. ROBBIE Williams has avoided giving evidence in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the singer and his wife after the case was thrown out of court.
Take That to perform on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Take That are to join James Corden on ‘The Late Late Show’ in March for their first US talk show slot in 22 years. The ‘Back For Good’ hitmakers – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald – last appeared on television across the pond in 1995, when they were on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’, but according to a source the British group will join the 38-year-old British comedian on his show to perform a new song from their forthcoming album ‘Wonderland’.
The Voice UK beats rival Let It Shine in ratings war for second week
With celebrity coaches Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Gavin Rossdale on the judges’ panel, the ITV show was watched by 5.3 million viewers after it aired at 8pm on Saturday night, peaking at 6.2 million. Rival singing contest Let It Shine on the BBC was also watched by an average of 5.3 million, but peaked with an audience of 5.7 million, after starting at 7pm.
The Voice UK turns out to be more popular than Let It Shine – again
With celebrity coaches Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Gavin Rossdale on the judges’ panel, the ITV show was watched by 5.3 million viewers after it aired at 8pm on Saturday night, peaking at 6.2 million. Rival singing contest Let It Shine on the BBC was also watched by an average of 5.3 million, but peaked with an audience of 5.7 million, after starting at 7pm.
The Voice UK narrowly beats Let It Shine in ratings
The Voice UK has narrowly pipped rival singing competition Let It Shine in the ratings, a week after both shows launched. ITV series The Voice – featuring celebrity coaches Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Gavin Rossdale – was watched by an average of 5.4 million viewers on Saturday night, peaking at 6.3 million.
Voice UK coaches Sir Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson, Gavin Rossdale and will.i.am
The Voice UK has narrowly pipped rival singing competition Let It Shine in the ratings, a week after both shows launched. ITV series The Voice – featuring celebrity coaches Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Gavin Rossdale – was watched by an average of 5.4 million viewers on Saturday night, peaking at 6.3 million.