Wannabe | |
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Starring | Chanelle Hayes Roseann McBride Toby Anstis David Laudat Kenny Ho |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
No. of series | 2 |
No. of episodes | 14 |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | VH1 |
Release | 23 November 2007 present | –
Wannabe is a British reality and talent show with Toby Anstis and ex-Big Brother housemate Chanelle Hayes, David Laudat and Roseanne McBride. It is a search for a new girl group similar to the Spice Girls consisting of five women over 25 years old.[1]
The Spice Girls's attorneys found out about the show and had conversations with the show's representatives. Originally called Wannabe: Spice Girls, the show was renamed to Wannabe to prevent a protracted legal dispute with the girl group.[2]
The first episode showed auditions all over Britain. On the judging panel are music industry impresario Roseann McBride, who has worked with artists such as N'Sync and Britney Spears; Chanelle Hayes, celebrity vocal coach David Laudat, radio presenter Daryl Denham; and Spice Girls stylist Kenny Ho.[3][4][5] Toby Anstis was also a guest judge during the London auditions and Daryl Dennen in Liverpool.
The show had six episodes, the first airing on 23 November 2007.[6]
Three out of these girls made it to the final three, group LadyA: Sabrina, Beverly and Lisa.