Wannabe (TV series)
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| Wannabe | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Chanelle Hayes Roseann McBride Toby Anstis David Laudat Kenny Ho |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 14 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | VH1 |
| Release | 23 November 2007 – present |
Wannabe is a British reality and talent show with Toby Anstis and ex-Big Brother housemate Chanelle Hayes, David Laudat and Roseanne McBride. It is a search for a new girl group similar to the Spice Girls consisting of five women over 25 years old.[1]
The Spice Girls's attorneys found out about the show and had conversations with the show's representatives. Originally called Wannabe: Spice Girls, the show was renamed to Wannabe to prevent a protracted legal dispute with the girl group.[2]
Broadcasts[edit]
It aired on VH1 and TMF in the United Kingdom.
Format[edit]
The first episode showed auditions all over Britain. On the judging panel are music industry impresario Roseann McBride, who has worked with artists such as N'Sync and Britney Spears; Chanelle Hayes, celebrity vocal coach David Laudat, radio presenter Daryl Denham; and Spice Girls stylist Kenny Ho.[3][4][5] Toby Anstis was also a guest judge during the London auditions and Daryl Dennen in Liverpool.
The show had six episodes, the first airing on 23 November 2007.[6]
Finalists[edit]
- Pollyanna Woodward
- Lisa
- Celena Amiria[7]
- Sabrina
- Beverley
- Fiona
Three out of these girls made it to the final three, group LadyA: Sabrina, Beverly and Lisa.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Fletcher, Alex (22 October 2007). "Chanelle: 'I'm no Simon Cowell'". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Simpson, Eva; Hedley, Caroline (22 October 2007). "Spice TV tribute killed". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Levine, Nick (4 October 2007). "VH1 to form Spice Girls tribute band". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ McKie, John (1 December 2007). "Search For Old Spice". Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Bellamy, Alison (15 November 2007). "Girl power inspires TV talent hunt". Yorkshire Evening Post. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Chanelle's on lookout for talent". Liverpool Echo. 15 November 2007. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Big Brotherly advice". Liverpool Echo. 20 December 2007. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
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