Just the two of us - new prog for Russell

xcept

this is the programme description given in January on THE BBC PROG INFO PAGES before Rick Astley left the show and Russell stepped in - at least it gives an idea what it's all about Very Happy

Hot on the heels of Strictly Come Dancing comes a brand new entertainment show ‚Äì Just the Two of Us.

Pairing celebrities with internationally renowned singers, eight couples will compete in a duet singing showdown complete with live band, a panel of judges and viewer voting to see who will be crowned Just the Two of Us champions.

Hosting the event will be the UK's most glamorous presenting couple ‚Äì Vernon Kay and Tess Daly.

Fresh from her success as Brucie's right hand lady, Tess will co-host the new show with her husband - the first time the pair have worked together.

Tess said: "Strictly Come Dancing was such a success that I'm thrilled Vernon and I have been asked to host its successor.

"It's great to be getting right back to the glitz and glamour of a live music entertainment show and I'm really looking forward to working with someone I know so well!"

The host of T4, BBC Radio 1 weekends and fresh face of light entertainment, Vernon now appears in his first show for the BBC since BBC TWO's Head Jam in 2004.

Vernon said: "I'm so excited about working on such a great format with so many stars performing and I'm chuffed to be presenting with such a beautiful co-host!

"It's going to be a cracking few weeks of top family entertainment!"

Just the Two of Us is being created by the team behind Strictly Come Dancing.

Each night the competing couples (of singer and celebrity) will have to sing in a variety of styles including country and western, musical, swing, rock ballad, pop and soul.

They will be judged by a panel of industry experts and then viewers will have the chance to vote for their favourite.

But, in a new twist, once the losers have been announced, the couple polling next lowest will have to hit the campaign trail and visit the region where they gained the least number of votes, taking couples out across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland to try and convince people to vote for them next time.

Executive Producer Karen Smith said: "We're setting out to do what we do best ‚Äì to create a big, vibrant exciting entertainment show.

"Each night will be packed with both new and classic songs, a live band in the studio and live singing that challenges the celebrities to perform in ways they've never done before.

"They will have to face their fears and tame their nerves to perform live with their singing partners who are some of the world's biggest recording stars.

"I'm delighted that Tess and Vernon will be at the helm of what promises to be one of the biggest, most dramatic shows of the year."

Richard Hopkins, Creative Head of Format Entertainment, BBC, added: "The dynamic of the pro-celebrity duos training and performing together proved constantly compelling in Strictly Come Dancing, and we can't wait to see how our singing couples cope with the pressure of the live BBC ONE shows."

Just the Two of Us will transmit on BBC ONE during February and March 2006.

Singers, their celebrity partners and the judging panel will be announced at a later date.

volare · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks xcept. This is really exciting news. It should liven up the evening's entertainment !! I wonder if we will be able to get tickets to any of the shows?

BrendaS · Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 13

Wow - interesting news. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for this show.

volare · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:01 pm Post subject:

Phone calls prefered: 020 8576 1227 To Book

Recorded in London

Date(s) of show: February 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th
March 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th
Studio doors open: 7.15pm: February 25th & March

Remember, it is a knockout show, so Russell and his partner may not be on every show Sad

xrainy · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject:

cant get on RWUK at mo.
only just got home, but heard on radio that Russell was replacing Rick Astley. was so gutted i was at work and not on comp today.

The show sounds great I am already jealous of the celeb thats paired with Russell Mr. Green

I wont be able to go to show as am working grrrr (covering holidays), but look forward to taping it and hopefully seeing Russell in the final. Very Happy

Ellie-May · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:21 pm Post subject:

The server is down rainy, it's been down for ages. I'm getting stressed out. I'm hoping it's back on very soon. Sad

Red_Colorz_PDT_01 Red_Colorz_PDT_02

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Sad

_________________
Russell Watson introduced me to Classical Music - thx mate. Cool

xrainy · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject:

haha just pm-d tony incase it was my comp Rolling Eyes

xboss · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject:

RWUK server is down. Engineers are working to resolve the problem. It may take some time - please be patient.

volare · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:35 pm Post subject:

[

The show sounds great I am already jealous of the celeb thats paired with Russell Mr. Green

I wont be able to go to show as am working grrrr (covering holidays), but look forward to taping it and hopefully seeing Russell in the final. Very Happy

[/quote]

Sorry you can't make any of the shows rainy, Sad

You will have a sore dialing finger. Laughing

xrainy · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:36 pm Post subject:

i'm patient i'm just so happy , i thought it was an every weekend thing Not days in a row. Let's all make sure and try our hardest to make Russell stay in for the whole running.

hmm must buy new tapes Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject:

just read the snippet of info about this, Sian Reeves is a good singer too, she did a bit of singing on Cutting It.. (she also on Northern Lights at mo)

volare · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:14 pm Post subject:

Well let's hope they make it all the way thru then!! Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:31 pm Post subject:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/whatson/tickets/shows/just_two.shtml

this has the dates and which celeb is teamed up with which singer.
(replace Rick Astley with Russell Watson tho)

xrainy · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject:

for those that dont know, this is Sian Reeves, she is who Russell will be singing with. (I am SOOOOOOOO jealous of her and the amount of time she gets too spend with him practicing Mr. Green

)

RussellsLancashireLass · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 38

Sian Reeves has got a SUPER Voice, & being a fellow Mancunian, they will make an Awesome Pair Rolling Eyes