TV
More big stars announced for TOTP relaunch
Published Tuesday, Nov 25 2003, 16:41 GMT | By Neil Wilkes
A whole host of big names have been drafted in to appear on the All New Top Of The Pops this Friday, the BBC announced today.
As previously reported, Victoria Beckham will help launch the new look show by asking viewers to vote on which of her double A-side tracks she should promote more.
Elton John will appear live from Atlanta singing one of the first songs he ever performed on TOTP, 'Your Song' whilst Robbie Williams fans will be treated to an "exclusive" performance from one of his sell-out Knebworth concerts earlier this year.
Kylie Minogue will also be present to perform a new album track before the Christmas single from The Darkness gets its first TV airing.
Other performers include from Nelly, Lisa Mafia, Mis-teeq, Will Young, Gareth Gates, Blazin Squad and this week's number one band, Westlife.
Following the BBC One show at 8pm will be All New Top of the Pops on Three on BBC Three, fronted by Richard Bacon and Margherita Taylor. The extra show will go behind-the-scenes as the stars celebrate the relaunch, as well as featuring bonus performances from Lemar, Starsailor, Dizzee Rascal, The Lost Prophet, The Black Eyed Peas and Mis-teeq.
As previously reported, Victoria Beckham will help launch the new look show by asking viewers to vote on which of her double A-side tracks she should promote more.
Elton John will appear live from Atlanta singing one of the first songs he ever performed on TOTP, 'Your Song' whilst Robbie Williams fans will be treated to an "exclusive" performance from one of his sell-out Knebworth concerts earlier this year.
Kylie Minogue will also be present to perform a new album track before the Christmas single from The Darkness gets its first TV airing.
Other performers include from Nelly, Lisa Mafia, Mis-teeq, Will Young, Gareth Gates, Blazin Squad and this week's number one band, Westlife.
Following the BBC One show at 8pm will be All New Top of the Pops on Three on BBC Three, fronted by Richard Bacon and Margherita Taylor. The extra show will go behind-the-scenes as the stars celebrate the relaunch, as well as featuring bonus performances from Lemar, Starsailor, Dizzee Rascal, The Lost Prophet, The Black Eyed Peas and Mis-teeq.
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