But Can They Sing?

But Can They Sing?

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Genre Reality Television
Directed by Alan Carter
Steve Paley
Presented by James Curreri
Ahmet Zappa
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s) Jay Karas[1]
Andee Kuroda[1]
Paul Jackson[1]
Curt Northrup[1]
Jeff Olde[1]
Lee Rolontz[1]
Claire McCabe[1]
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Granada America[1]
VH1
Release
Original network VH1
Original release October 30 (2005-10-30) – December 4, 2005 (2005-12-04)[2]

But Can They Sing? is a reality television series that premiered on October 30, 2005 on VH1 as part of its celebreality programming. Hosted by Ahmet Zappa, the series was partially based on NBC's announced but abandoned project I'm a Celebrity but I Wanna Be a Pop Star (originally entitled Celebrity Pop Superstar).[1] Like its network predecessor, it was produced by Granada America.[1] In January 2006 VH1 announced that the show would not return for a second season.

Premise

Nine celebrities set out to prove their singing prowess in an American Idol-style competition, while viewers voted online on their favorite performers. The celebrities were aided in their quest by movement/dance instructor Tony Michaels and vocal coaches Jackie Simley-Stevens and Rachel Riggs. The winner's favorite charity received $50,000.

Contestants

Singing Cast

During Week 6, all nine contestants (except Joe Pantoliano) returned to perform Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen, 1975).

Eliminated

Winner

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Martin, Denise (24 August 2005). "VH1 sings for 'Superstar'". Daily Variety. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  2. 1 2 "He can sing! Chesapeake native wins VH1 contest". The Virginian-Pilot. 6 December 2005. p. B10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)

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