'Academy' chief slates Girls Aloud, Sugababes

Richard Park, boss of Celebrity Fame Academy, has criticised Girls Aloud and the Sugababes.

The academy headmaster, known as Strict Dick, labeled Girls Aloud unoriginal and added: “As a head teacher of the Fame Academy I have to judge on voices and choose the best voices around.

“And I don’t hear a great deal of singing talent there.”

He continued to air his views on the Sugababes. “Well they came, they went and then they came back again. I feel they are an act driven by A & R departments rather than their own ability to sing.”

Park is running a special Comic Relief version of his show while the two bands are uniting to record a version of Run DMC's 'Walk This Way'.

Park said he hoped the single would do well for charity: “I hope it sells millions and raises lots of money.”