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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 20, 2012 5:06:08 GMT 1
Atomic Kitten, 5IVE, B*Witched, Liberty X, Honeyz and 911 are back for the ultimate pop reunion.
Ten years after they ruled pop, for one night only, six chart-topping groups will be re-united in an unmissable TV event.
At their peak, these acts dominated UK pop over a 10-year period from the mid nineties, selling millions of singles, albums and achieving multiple number 1’s. Now they will come together for the first time in a decade, to put on the show of their lives.
Commissioned by ITV2, The Big Reunion will follow their every step, as their worlds are turned upside down after years away from the spotlight. During the series, viewers will see the groups reunited for the first time since they split. For some it’s the chance to relive their dream, for others it may open old wounds as they prepare to face demons they thought they had buried forever.
The cameras will capture the highs and lows, tears and tantrums as each of the bands hope they can once again discover the magic that helped them adorn magazine covers, sell out multiple arena tours and top the charts back in their heyday.
The Big Reunion, made by ITV Studios, will delve into the lives of these former pop heroes, exploring what happened after they slipped out of the charts. Some have remained in the celebrity spotlight, whilst others left their showbiz lives behind to pursue new careers as diverse as a circus performer, a midwife, a teacher, a farmer and a wedding photographer.
Each band will have just two weeks of intense rehearsals before they step back onto the stage to perform once again in front of thousands of fans.
As the former pop colleagues find themselves back in close quarters will old inter-band rivalries flare up again? Will former loves be reignited? Can they cope balancing their new everyday lives with being in a band again?
Ultimately, with this one last shot to put themselves back on the music map, will this be The Big Reunion they are hoping for?
Michael Kelpie Creative Director, ITV Studios said: "To reunite these bands, tell the stories of what has happened to each of them since their heydays and follow them as they prepare to step back on the stage for the first time in a decade is a dream come true. The Big Reunion promises a rollercoaster ride of real-life drama, twists, turns, laughter, tears and cheers. Can't wait to see what happens!"
The Big Reunion was ordered for ITV2 by Angela Jain, Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions and commissioned by Katy Thorogood, Commissioner of Factual and Daytime.
Angela said: "We are really thrilled to be able to bring the stories of these pop groups bang up-to-date for ITV2 viewers. A lot has happened in the time these bands have been apart; marriages, divorces and changes in career. And who knows quite what will happen when they reunite."
The Big Reunion is an ITV Studios production for ITV2. Executive producers are Michael Kelpie and Phil Mount, ITV Studios, Series producer is Kevin Lane, ITV Studios.
Notes to editors:
Atomic Kitten (Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, Kerry Katona)
5IVE (Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love (Richard Breen), Sean Conlon)
B*Witched (Edele Lynch, Keavy Lynch, Sinead O’ Carroll, Lindsay Armaou)
Liberty X (Jessica Taylor, Michelle Heaton, KevinSimm, Kelli Young, Tony Lundon)
911 (Lee Brennan, Simon ‘Spike’ Dawbarn, Jimmy Constable)
Honeyz (Celena Cherry, Mariama Goodman,Heavenli Roberts)
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Post by Paul on Oct 20, 2012 9:11:25 GMT 1
I'm sorry - Atomic Kitten reforming with Kerry Katona?! Train wreck waiting to happen!
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Post by S1m on Oct 20, 2012 9:18:52 GMT 1
Agreed! What about poor Jenny? Also, Sean back in 5ive? Guess since The Voice didn't work out...
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Post by raliverpool on Oct 20, 2012 10:37:06 GMT 1
It will have to go some to beat VH1's Bands Reunited series of the mid 2000s.
The moral of that series for ITV2 producers is the smaller/less popular the band = the greater likelihood of them reforming. Hence the programmes on The Smiths, NKOTB & Squeeze were painfully short; whilst those on the likes of A Flock Of Seagulls, Berlin, The Motel, Scandal, Haircut 100, Kajagoogoo and The Alarm were much more successful.
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Post by madmurray on Oct 20, 2012 15:35:51 GMT 1
In all honesty, none of those bands would excite me to watch this.
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Post by LittleChristmasTurkey on Oct 25, 2012 13:06:13 GMT 1
Who's missing from the 5ive lineup?
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Post by Paul on Oct 25, 2012 14:04:55 GMT 1
Who's missing from the 5ive lineup? J I think
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Post by ligerdog7 on Oct 25, 2012 15:02:51 GMT 1
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 26, 2012 2:09:04 GMT 1
Who's missing from the 5ive lineup? J I think yes, he refused to be involved
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Post by Paul on Oct 26, 2012 7:53:48 GMT 1
Is that the original lineup of the Honeyz?
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Post by Smurfie on Oct 26, 2012 9:36:30 GMT 1
Is that the original lineup of the Honeyz? Nope. Mariama was originally in Solid HarmoniE and replaced Naima. Part way through the first album I think.
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Post by Mic1812 on Nov 21, 2012 15:57:50 GMT 1
I liked 5ive but without J they aint 5ive perhaps they should rename themselves Four.
I liked Bwitched back in the 90s. Its a pity the Barbarellas stuff didnt take off.
Couldnt stand Honeyz.
Atomic Kitten should include Jenny without her they are nothing even with the addition of crackhead catona.
Im sure 911 tried to reform in another programme that was ultimately won by Shakin Stevens. They werent bad at all.
Now Liberty X surprise me as wanting to have another go.
Was it true that Hearsay were approached but Mylene wouldnt work again with Kym and vice versa. Suzanne wont give up Primeval. Danny and Noel were sadly nowhere to be found. And the bloke that replaced Kym .. who was he....? Thats why he cant be found. Or is this just gossip floating about.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 0:30:06 GMT 1
Lot of tweets tonight about this show, all the acts seem to be excited about it which is recording on Monday. Looks a good show, 911 and The Honeyz both featured in Hit Me Baby One More Time in 2005. Poor Honeyz seem to have the least followers of them all so far, early days i suppose not many people know they're on Twitter.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 0:44:54 GMT 1
Agreed! What about poor Jenny? Also, Sean back in 5ive? Guess since The Voice didn't work out... Jenny's pregnant.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 0:46:04 GMT 1
Who's missing from the 5ive lineup? J I think That was the one who went in the jungle i think.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 0:49:47 GMT 1
I liked 5ive but without J they aint 5ive perhaps they should rename themselves Four. I liked Bwitched back in the 90s. Its a pity the Barbarellas stuff didnt take off. Couldnt stand Honeyz. Atomic Kitten should include Jenny without her they are nothing even with the addition of crackhead catona. Im sure 911 tried to reform in another programme that was ultimately won by Shakin Stevens. They werent bad at all. Now Liberty X surprise me as wanting to have another go. Was it true that Hearsay were approached but Mylene wouldnt work again with Kym and vice versa. Suzanne wont give up Primeval. Danny and Noel were sadly nowhere to be found. And the bloke that replaced Kym .. who was he....? Thats why he cant be found. Or is this just gossip floating about. It's true that Atomic Kitten were much better with Jenny, and their look was much better too! I'd be surprised if Hear'say even considered it, most of them are doing better now, Mylene's got a media career, Kym's in Corrie, Noel's doing musicals, and Suzanne's done stuff. Only one who has disappeared from the public eye is Shr...sorry i mean Danny.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 1:12:06 GMT 1
Atomic Kitten are nothing without Jenny what did Kerry actually do in the band did she even sing on one song?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2013 19:18:45 GMT 1
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Post by Drunkster on Jan 7, 2013 19:59:50 GMT 1
So Kerry Katona is in while Jenny Frost is out
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2013 15:09:14 GMT 1
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