BBC Three confirms Jackson dance series

BBC Three has announced plans to honour Michael Jackson in a new six-part dance series called Move Like Michael Jackson.

Hosted by Radio 1's Reggie Yates, the show will embark on a nationwide search to find dancers whose moves can emulate the King Of Pop in their own unique way and continue his legacy.

The programme will kick off with highlights of the good, bad and brilliant auditions of the hopefuls, as well as interviews with members of Jackson's friends and family.

The competition will then be whittled down to 16 finalists, who will dance in front of the show's judging panel: brother Jermaine, dance agent Mark Summers and popstar Jamelia. They will compete to perform at the official Michael Jackson tribute concert, which is due to take place in London next June.

The finalists will be guided through their studio performances by choreographer and dancer Lavelle Smith Junior, who worked on the late star's 'Bad', 'Dangerous' and 'History' tours.