Move Like Michael Jackson (2009)
Synopsis
Move Like Michael Jackson is a British talent show made by independent production company Fever Media and Gogglebox Entertainment and transmitted on BBC Three, which aims to find people who can dance like pop singer Michael Jackson. The show began airing several months after the entertainer's death in June 2009. Presented by television personality Reggie Yates, the programme broadcast s the auditions of hopefuls as they perform in front of the show's judges: Mark Summers, contemporary R&B singer Jamelia, and Jackson's elder brother and former Jackson 5 band member Jermaine.
Network
BBC Three
Episodes
Episodes
Auditions
The dance contest that celebrates the greatest performer in the history of pop continues. The auditions are in full flow as Jackson's former choreographer Lavelle Smith Jnr and casting agent Mark Summers scour the UK for the best dancers. Which acts have the moves, the discipline and the charisma to win a place in the studio semi-finals, where judges Jamelia and Jermaine Jackson himself await? At stake is the chance to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial event in 2010.
Auditions 2
The dance contest that celebrates the greatest performer in the history of pop continues. The auditions are in full flow as Jackson's former choreographer Lavelle Smith Jnr and casting agent Mark Summers scour the UK for the best dancers. Which acts have the moves, the discipline and the charisma to win a place in the studio semi-finals, where judges Jamelia and Jermaine Jackson himself await? At stake is the chance to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial event in 2010.
Semi-Final
In the first semi-final, eight acts are drawn against each other in a series of dance battles. From crews to solo dancers, mistakes mean instant elimination and the pressure is intense as they are dancing for just two places in the live final. Deciding who makes it through are the judges - Jamelia, dance casting agent Mark Summers and Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine. At stake for the ultimate winner is a once-in-a-lifetime prize - dancing at Michael Jackson's memorial event in 2010.
Semi-Final 2
In the second semi-final, another eight acts are drawn against each other in a series of dance battles. From crews to solo dancers, mistakes mean instant elimination and the pressure is intense as they are dancing for just two places in the live final. Deciding who makes it through are the judges - Jamelia, dance casting agent Mark Summers and Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine. At stake for the ultimate winner is a once-in-a-lifetime prize - dancing at Michael Jackson's memorial event in 2010.
Final
The dance contest celebrating the greatest performer in the history of pop reaches the final. Four dance acts have made it through, all desperate to win the prize of dancing at Michael Jackson's memorial event hosted by his brother, Jermaine, who is also on the judging panel along with Jamelia, and dance casting agent Mark Summers. They will choose the final two and, after a final freestyle dance off, it will be up to the viewers to vote for the winner.
Recap
The story of the series, tracing the fortunes of the dance acts from their local auditions through to the studio shows where they perform for Jermaine Jackson himself. The competition was intense as hundreds competed for the opportunity of a lifetime - dancing at Michael Jackson's memorial event hosted by Jermaine. There are plenty of new moments to enjoy as we meet those dancers who didn't make it through - from the funny to the entertaining.
Compilation Show
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Cast
Details
Original Title
Move Like Michael Jackson
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Production
Gogglebox Entertainment, BBC