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xrainy
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 Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:36 am Post subject: Russell as a "Last Choir Standing" judge |
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According to The Sun Newspaper Russell looks like he's set to be back on our TVs soon.
click here for article
| Quote: | Russell Watson battles back
OPERA’S man of the people Russell Watson will make his big TV comeback – just months after battling a near-fatal brain tumour.
Russell is in talks to be a judge on new BBC1 show Last Choir Standing – renamed from Choir Wars.
Be great to see you back on TV, Russ.
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xrainy
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| Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:38 am Post subject: |
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I think Russell will be a great and understanding/empathic judge. Especially after being judged himself on JTTOU.
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This is wonderful news.
Yes, after JTTOU, wonder how he will feel, changing position and being a judge???? He'll certainly be a MUCH better judge than Stuart though!!!!  
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:21 am Post subject: |
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Well done Russell, especially after the health problems he has had - he must be well recovered.
I hadn't looked at this thread before, not realising that "Choir Wars" had been renamed in this way. "Last Choir Standing" sounds so much better to my delicate ear! _ "Choir Wars" seemed to me to be a contradiction in terms! I even wrote so on the BBC message boards when the programme was discussed there - and the title ws not liked by anyone! So maybe the BBC had other similar feedback, and do listen at times!!!
Have we any ideas when the programme will be broadcast? I think it is when "Nancy" finishes? |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Have we any ideas when the programme will be broadcast? I think it is when "Nancy" finishes? |
Hi it says on the BBC web page for the show, more information will be available on the web site early summer CLICK HERE so personally I think it will be mid to late July that we will get to see it on our screens
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xrainy
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I agree. I think once the beeb have found their Nancy, It'll be perfect timing for a new judged TV programme, as the website says BBC One.
And with Russell's concerts being until mid-July, an End of July start to the programme sounds reasonable.
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Will be great to see him on a weekly basis if this comes off won't it Rainy + This time our Phones and phone bills will not be screaming  
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes it will be great to see Russell every week and no big phone bill at the end this time. |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent  Good for Russell x
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| As you say valentina, Russell will be a better judge than Stuart |
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xrainy
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Well it looks like we Will be seeing Russell on this show as The Chester Chronicle mentions he has started his judging with a Chester signing group.
| Quote: | | The Chester choir, known for its trademark sparkly handbags and pink feather boas, performed in front of a panel of expert and celebrity judges including tenor Russell Watson. |
for the rest of the article Click Here |
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I hope I may be able to watch the show somewhere online. 
It's great that Russell is at last getting the recognition he deserves, that is, being a JUDGE instead of being judged!
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The Last Choir Standing homepage is now updated with info on the hosts, Judges and what the show is about.
Last Choir Standing Homepage
| Quote: | | Last Choir Standing starts on BBC One in June. From 60 choirs at the auditions, the panel of judges will decide which 15 will go through to the studio heats. Six choirs will then make it through to the live shows where the judges and the public will vote each week for who they want to save until there is only one - the Last Choir Standing. |
and who the judges are.
| Quote: | | After a period out of the limelight due to ill health, Last Choir Standing heralds the return of much-loved tenor Russell Watson to primetime television. Russell has enjoyed number one success in both the British and US charts, and is credited with opening opera to a much broader audience. |
click here for more on the judges
It is FANTASTIC that we have official news now on Russell's Participation.
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| Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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| OK! Magazine online has an article on Russell's return to TV with some Amazing photos. Click Here |
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:34 am Post subject: |
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It will be so good to see Russell on the tv each week and such good news that he has made such a wonderful recovery. I am so looking forward to seeing him in concert in June as well. I can hardly wait. It sounds as if it will be certainly something to stay in and watch in June. Good luck Russell and well done. Barbara
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