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'Popstar To Operastar': Meet the judges!
Published Wednesday, Jan 13 2010, 19:00 GMT | By Alex Fletcher | 12 comments
If ITV1's Popstar To Operastar format didn't sound barmy enough of a concept in itself, the appointment of rock music eccentric Meat Loaf and floppy haired interior decorator Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to the judging panel has surely taken the biscuit. We caught up with the pair - who had never met before Monday - at the show's launch earlier this week. Click 'play' below to find out what they said and keep your ears peeled for a very subtle album plug from Meat Loaf.
Meat Loaf
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Do you think Meat and Laurence will make a good pairing on the judging panel? Leave your opinions in the box below!
Meat Loaf
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Do you think Meat and Laurence will make a good pairing on the judging panel? Leave your opinions in the box below!
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angel us, on January 20th, 2010
yes
yes
gabby- essex, on January 15th, 2010
meatloaf i know had opera training but im still not convinced by laurence-being a fan of opera doesnt really qualify you to judge it does it?
meatloaf i know had opera training but im still not convinced by laurence-being a fan of opera doesnt really qualify you to judge it does it?
Anonymous, West Midlands, on January 14th, 2010
What about Charlotte Church, Hayley Westernra or Katherine Jenkins who have plenty of experience in this field? It's silly having someone like Laurence Llewyn Bowen on a show like this when his specialist subject is decorating! Ridiculous.
What about Charlotte Church, Hayley Westernra or Katherine Jenkins who have plenty of experience in this field? It's silly having someone like Laurence Llewyn Bowen on a show like this when his specialist subject is decorating! Ridiculous.
Rueben, London., on January 14th, 2010
I can somehow see the reasoning behind including Meatloaf on the panel, as he is an experienced musician and has performed in theatre, but it's still not opera. Laurence - ummm, did someone forget what his credentials are? I know he is eccentric, but contrary to popular belief, that isn't the only attribute needed for a career in music.
I can somehow see the reasoning behind including Meatloaf on the panel, as he is an experienced musician and has performed in theatre, but it's still not opera. Laurence - ummm, did someone forget what his credentials are? I know he is eccentric, but contrary to popular belief, that isn't the only attribute needed for a career in music.
Leroy Cain, London, on January 14th, 2010
What the f**k is Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen doing on this? Is he going to judge them on decorating the sofa in the green room after they've destroyed something from the Marriage of Figaro? What a load of bulls**t. Surely they could get some judges with a modicum of credibility? Someone like Charlotte Church would presumably fit the bill and she would at least be able to comprehend what was required by the performers...
What the f**k is Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen doing on this? Is he going to judge them on decorating the sofa in the green room after they've destroyed something from the Marriage of Figaro? What a load of bulls**t. Surely they could get some judges with a modicum of credibility? Someone like Charlotte Church would presumably fit the bill and she would at least be able to comprehend what was required by the performers...
Dean in London, on January 14th, 2010
An old rocker and a decorator? Is that the best they could get?
An old rocker and a decorator? Is that the best they could get?
Caryl, Sheffield, on January 14th, 2010
Having seen Meat coaching at Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp I know he'll be great. He's a natural coach, will be straight and constructive, bring humour, and has insight into operatic singing .. he's not an operatic rock singer for nothing! :) Laurence is intelligent, articulate and witty. He's a DJ on Radio 4, and will bring a keen ear to judging. They are both entertaining and performers .. I think they'll spark well off each other, and this is one reality show I'm looking forward to!
Having seen Meat coaching at Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp I know he'll be great. He's a natural coach, will be straight and constructive, bring humour, and has insight into operatic singing .. he's not an operatic rock singer for nothing! :) Laurence is intelligent, articulate and witty. He's a DJ on Radio 4, and will bring a keen ear to judging. They are both entertaining and performers .. I think they'll spark well off each other, and this is one reality show I'm looking forward to!
dave, aryshire, on January 13th, 2010
Wasn't sure bout these two as judges but now ive seen the video i think thery're gonna be brill together! Im really intrigued by this show - im hopin it doesnt turn out to be another disaster for ITV1 but part of me thinks its either gonna b a massive hit or a massive flop! at the moment im thinkin the later will happen!
Wasn't sure bout these two as judges but now ive seen the video i think thery're gonna be brill together! Im really intrigued by this show - im hopin it doesnt turn out to be another disaster for ITV1 but part of me thinks its either gonna b a massive hit or a massive flop! at the moment im thinkin the later will happen!
Simon, Scarborough, on January 13th, 2010
NO! NO! NO! I couldn't think of a worse pairing!
NO! NO! NO! I couldn't think of a worse pairing!
DAVID KILMARNOCK, on January 13th, 2010
I wasn't sure at first about these two on the judging panel but after watchin the video i think they're gonna b great together! Im realy intrigued by this show but part of me thinks its still doomed for failure. oh well we willl just need to wait and see!
I wasn't sure at first about these two on the judging panel but after watchin the video i think they're gonna b great together! Im realy intrigued by this show but part of me thinks its still doomed for failure. oh well we willl just need to wait and see!
stuart reeves london, on January 13th, 2010
OMG - I can just about understand the inclusion of Meatloaf........what is it with ITV? Firstly the talentless Baby Spice on DOI and now Bowen on this shambles!!!! If only it had been Jim Bowen....
OMG - I can just about understand the inclusion of Meatloaf........what is it with ITV? Firstly the talentless Baby Spice on DOI and now Bowen on this shambles!!!! If only it had been Jim Bowen....
what a load of s***e the blokes a decorator how on earth can he judge opera, just because he has floppy hair and hugh grant esque mannerisms thats hardly top judging credentials is it now and caryl from sheffield stop smoking that weed your talking rubbish !!!!