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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Entertainment presents The Ultimate Tribute
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has commissioned Endemol-owned Initial to produce The Ultimate Tribute (working title), a new prime time
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Saturday night series.
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Presented by Graham Norton, The Ultimate Tribute is a brand new talent show that will leave viewers amazed ... and wondering if seeing is believing.
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The show will be looking for tribute acts who think they are the best.
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Performers don't have to just sing like a superstar, they have to look like them, dress like them, and act like them. In fact they have to live, breathe and actually turn themselves into the superstar of their dreams.
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Imagine Madonna battling it out against Cher, or Frank Sinatra going head to head with Elton John.
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Each week, the tribute artists will be put through their paces as they try to capture the performing essence of an established superstar.
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They will be given performance tips by a host of top professionals, from vocal coaches to choreographers, make-up artists to costume makers.
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And it all leads up to weekly live shows on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One, in front of a studio audience of friends and their icons' superfans, to win those all-important viewers' votes.
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Who can combine their looks, voice and acting talents into a complete package that suspends the audience's disbelief and perform as a star? Who will the nation choose as their greatest superstar double?
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For the winner there is a once in a lifetime opportunity – a three-month performing contract in Las Vegas with the renowned Legends In Concert, one of the longest-running celebrity impersonator shows in the world.
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Louise Rainbow, Executive Producer at Initial, says: "It's hard enough to sing live on TV but with the added pressure to be as good as your musical icon this could be a tough talent show – we don't just want the best singers, we're looking for the ultimate tribute act. And with such a great prize for the winner, we expect the battle to be intense."
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The series was commissioned by Peter Fincham, the then Controller of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One, and Elaine Bedell, Controller, Entertainment Commissioning. The Executive Editor will be Mark Lindsey.
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Members of the public can download an application form from bbc.co.uk/ultimatetribute, or call 09011 272727 for an application form by post. The deadline is midnight, Sunday 21 October 2007.
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