Bring Back Fame Academy - TV Programmes

bhr1 · 31-10-2009, 21:30

With Strictly viewing figures dropping and the percieved trendynessof the X Factor setup, maybe now would be a good time to re-launch Fame Academy.

In fact, it could easily run during the summer months or during the week so as not to conflict with Strictly.

Although Sat nights are ratings nights, we do watch on other nights too. So a Fame Academy night on a Thursday say, would probably do quite well. I'm sure American Idol is a weekday showin the states??

jojo01 · 31-10-2009, 21:42

We have quite enough 'talent' shows already IMO. I think they should all be put to bed for a couple of years to give us a bit of a change/break!

DavetheScot · 01-11-2009, 01:05

I suppose the BBC feels there's no point trying to compete with The X Factor, but I actually preferred Fame Academy.

SuperAPJ · 01-11-2009, 01:33

The good thing about Fame Academy was that the students did write their own song for the final.

EuroChris · 01-11-2009, 05:57

If they were to bring it back, it would need a huge revamp because it wasn't slick, exciting or glossy. It was a typical BBC entertainment show.

The French (Star Academy) and Spanish (Operacion Triunfo) versions are what the show should aspire to.

bhr1 · 01-11-2009, 08:28

The fact it had more to do with music rather than just singing was what set this apart from X Factor/Pop Idol.

The live streaming from the house was pretty cool - you could watch the vocal training, dance training etc

Would be nice to see it back.

mossy2103 · 01-11-2009, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhr1

With Strictly viewing figures dropping

Except they are not really, they are still very good and holding up pretty well. Reports of SCD's death are greatly exaggerated.

LostFool · 01-11-2009, 09:16

I hate all of these ITV X-Factor Idol-type talent shows, but there was something different about Fame Academy - especially the first series. It was so much more about nurturing talent, including song writing, and seeing them develop rather than some grand karaoke competition.

Sloopy · 01-11-2009, 10:16

I think we have an overkill of 'talent' reality TV shows already.

Add to that the fact the Fame Academy winners were extremely forgettable.

evangeline007 · 01-11-2009, 11:52

Fame Academy was a great show. Recall the 24/7 showing were you could see the rehersals and the song writing classes, kevin's cherography and excersise classes, meals etc. Please get the show back on BBC.

droogiefret · 01-11-2009, 12:06

I LOVED Fame Academy - mostly for the live feed.
Bring it back bring it back.

Tiffani · 01-11-2009, 13:10

After the fiasco of the second series final i dont think that show will ever be back again. I think the show was really tarnished by the desperate attempts to get Alex to win and fairness and decency went out the window.

sjc2007 · 01-11-2009, 13:18

Bring back Pop Idol

elite files · 01-11-2009, 13:18

and a fame academy alumni where are they now errr nowhere

Dino M · 01-11-2009, 13:23

I think you will find Lemar has had a pretty successful career since appearing on Fame Academy.

It might only be one that has actually made it, but he has had 4 decent albums out.

elite files · 01-11-2009, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino M

I think you will find Lemar has had a pretty successful career since appearing on Fame Academy.

It might only be one that has actually made it, but he has had 4 decent albums out.

where are sinead, malichi, Katie and david sneddon?

DVDfever · 01-11-2009, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhr1

With Strictly viewing figures dropping and the percieved trendynessof the X Factor setup, maybe now would be a good time to re-launch Fame Academy.

What's the point when the winners disappear quickly into obscurity like, erm... her with the spiky hair, and erm... him with them.. umm... sparkling personality?

"Help Sainsburys find a shelf stacker" would be a more accurate show title

elite files · 01-11-2009, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino M

I think you will find Lemar has had a pretty successful career since appearing on Fame Academy.

It might only be one that has actually made it, but he has had 4 decent albums out.

ironically enough he was not given a recording contract via fame academy, carrie the vocal judge raised this a few years ago. he got signed elsewhere and quite rightly, whatever happened to ashley and ainslie as well?

4 of other acts did and they are nowhere now.

AcerBen · 01-11-2009, 13:53

I'd love to see this come back, but it would have to have a much bigger budget like the French version.

LostFool · 01-11-2009, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite files

where are sinead, malichi, Katie and david sneddon?

Sinead is still around - and certainly not stacking shelves. Just because they aren't topping the charts doesn't mean they aren't earning a living.

http://www.sineadquinn.info/

She was my favourite. I even paid real money for her album.

Tassium · 01-11-2009, 13:57

What happened to that one from cornwall?

Alex Parks, not seen her for years.

Dino M · 01-11-2009, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite files

ironically enough he was not given a recording contract via fame academy, carrie the vocal judge raised this a few years ago. he got signed elsewhere and quite rightly, whatever happened to ashley and ainslie as well?

4 of other acts did and they are nowhere now.

He did not need Fame Academy to get a recording contract, as he was talented enough, I guess him being a part of this just highlighted the fact.

If you think about all these reality shows, then not really many have made it, even if they do win, as the X Factor and Pop Idol winners, it is only really Leona Lewis and Will Young that have had any lengthy career, by that I mean more than one album.

I know Girls Aloud came from a show like this, but I was on about solo artists, as a majority seem to get dropped by the record label, as Steve Brookstein, Shane Ward and Leon Jackson have hardly had major success since winning, Gareth Gates has hardly been a major success although I know he did not win, Michelle Mcmanus won but hardly did a thing since and was not heard of since the single she released on the back of winning the show.

I think the frenzy that these shows have when a contestant wins is crazy.

Sentenza · 01-11-2009, 14:52

Bring back - Opportunity Knocks.

Don't think Hughie Green is doing much these days.

kwscott · 01-11-2009, 15:05

I liked fame acadamey it was differant to x factor because they had the opportunity write there pwn spngs id watch if it was brought back

Tarot · 01-11-2009, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostFool

Sinead is still around - and certainly not stacking shelves. Just because they aren't topping the charts doesn't mean they aren't earning a living.

http://www.sineadquinn.info/

She was my favourite. I even paid real money for her album.

Malachi Cush is still recording too:

http://malachimad.com/

31-10-2009, 21:30	#1
bhr1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK - Leic/Northants Services: Sky+ / TM5400 Motorised 95cm Range TBC/ Freeview / Be Broadband / iPhone 3G Posts: 479	Bring Back Fame Academy With Strictly viewing figures dropping and the percieved trendynessof the X Factor setup, maybe now would be a good time to re-launch Fame Academy. In fact, it could easily run during the summer months or during the week so as not to conflict with Strictly. Although Sat nights are ratings nights, we do watch on other nights too. So a Fame Academy night on a Thursday say, would probably do quite well. I'm sure American Idol is a weekday showin the states??

31-10-2009, 21:42	#2
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Services: VM BB, TV & Phone Posts: 4,109	We have quite enough 'talent' shows already IMO. I think they should all be put to bed for a couple of years to give us a bit of a change/break!

01-11-2009, 01:05	#3
DavetheScot Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,673	I suppose the BBC feels there's no point trying to compete with The X Factor, but I actually preferred Fame Academy.

01-11-2009, 01:33	#4
SuperAPJ Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 216	The good thing about Fame Academy was that the students did write their own song for the final.

01-11-2009, 05:57	#5
EuroChris Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North East England Services: Sky, Virgin Media Broadband Posts: 432	If they were to bring it back, it would need a huge revamp because it wasn't slick, exciting or glossy. It was a typical BBC entertainment show. The French (Star Academy) and Spanish (Operacion Triunfo) versions are what the show should aspire to.

01-11-2009, 08:28	#6
bhr1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK - Leic/Northants Services: Sky+ / TM5400 Motorised 95cm Range TBC/ Freeview / Be Broadband / iPhone 3G Posts: 479	The fact it had more to do with music rather than just singing was what set this apart from X Factor/Pop Idol. The live streaming from the house was pretty cool - you could watch the vocal training, dance training etc Would be nice to see it back.

01-11-2009, 09:16	#8
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cambridge Services: Virgin tv+phone+internet Posts: 9,186	I hate all of these ITV X-Factor Idol-type talent shows, but there was something different about Fame Academy - especially the first series. It was so much more about nurturing talent, including song writing, and seeing them develop rather than some grand karaoke competition.

01-11-2009, 10:16	#9
Sloopy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 59,548	I think we have an overkill of 'talent' reality TV shows already. Add to that the fact the Fame Academy winners were extremely forgettable.

01-11-2009, 11:52	#10
evangeline007 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 504	Fame Academy was a great show. Recall the 24/7 showing were you could see the rehersals and the song writing classes, kevin's cherography and excersise classes, meals etc. Please get the show back on BBC.

01-11-2009, 12:06	#11
droogiefret Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Gender: Male Location: neither here nor there Services: there's a man going roun' takin' names Posts: 3,263 Blog Entries: 4	I LOVED Fame Academy - mostly for the live feed. Bring it back bring it back.

01-11-2009, 13:10	#12
Tiffani Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,051	After the fiasco of the second series final i dont think that show will ever be back again. I think the show was really tarnished by the desperate attempts to get Alex to win and fairness and decency went out the window.

01-11-2009, 13:18	#13
sjc2007 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,832	Bring back Pop Idol

01-11-2009, 13:18	#14
elite files Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11,808	and a fame academy alumni where are they now errr nowhere

01-11-2009, 13:23	#15
Dino M Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 457	I think you will find Lemar has had a pretty successful career since appearing on Fame Academy. It might only be one that has actually made it, but he has had 4 decent albums out.

01-11-2009, 13:53	#19
AcerBen Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Egham, Surrey Posts: 7,346	I'd love to see this come back, but it would have to have a much bigger budget like the French version.

01-11-2009, 13:57	#21
Tassium Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: It's Grim Services: MK2 Interocitor Posts: 2,294	What happened to that one from cornwall? Alex Parks, not seen her for years.

01-11-2009, 14:52	#23
Sentenza Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Gender: Male Location: Larry David's World Services: Pretteh Pretteh Good Broadband Posts: 2,742	Bring back - Opportunity Knocks. Don't think Hughie Green is doing much these days.

01-11-2009, 15:05	#24
kwscott Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: At Home Services: Virgin Media Posts: 5,774	I liked fame acadamey it was differant to x factor because they had the opportunity write there pwn spngs id watch if it was brought back