Fame Academy 2
| Broadcast from | 12 July – 4 October 2003 |
|---|---|
| Judges |
Richard Park Carrie Grant David Grant Robin Gibb Jonathan Ross (final) |
| Presenter(s) |
Patrick Kielty Cat Deeley |
| Broadcaster | BBC One |
| Alex Parks | |
| Origin | Mount Hawke, Cornwall, England |
| Song | "Maybe That's What It Takes" |
| Genre(s) | Folk pop, alternative, indie rock |
| Alistair Griffin | |
This second series of Fame Academy was broadcast in the UK over thirteen weeks from July to October 2003. It was won by Alex Parks. The judging panel of the show consisted of Richard Park, Carrie Grant, David Grant and Robin Gibb during the live shows. Jonathan Ross was a judge on the final giving his opinions on the acts.
The second series of Fame Academy incorporated some format changes from series 1. Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty continued as lead presenters. Songwriting teacher, Pam Sheyne, did not return, and the role of dance teacher, Kevin Adams, was reduced. Headteacher, Richard Park, adopted a nasty, Simon Cowell-style persona. Carrie Grant's husband, David Grant, joined the series as an extra voice coach. Bee Gee Robin Gibb joined the show as a judge for the live shows. The judging panel held the casting vote in the event of a draw.
The live 'singing for survival' shows were moved to Saturday nights. Instead of taking place at Shepperton Studios, they took place at the Academy itself, on a tiny stage in the entrance hall to Witanhurst, with the audience of family and friends positioned on the staircases above. Highlight shows were axed from BBC One, and broadcast on BBC Three. Round-the-clock streaming was available on Freeview, as before, but without any interactive features.
...
Wikipedia