Jermaine to judge BBC3 Michael Jackson dance show

Jermaine to judge BBC3 Michael Jackson dance show
Jermaine to judge BBC3 Michael Jackson dance show

Jermaine Jackson is set to judge new BBC Three reality show Move Like Michael Jackson – a search for a Brit who can dance as well as the King of Pop. The six-part series will see auditionees dance to Michael Jackson hits to show off their talent later this year. Jermaine said: "Michael was a superb dancer who inspired people across the world to master his moves and create their own unique routines. “I'm really excited and delighted to be part of this show and look forward to finding the UK's most talented and inspiring dancers." BBC Entertainment boss Karl Warner said: "Michael Jackson was one of the greatest performers of all time and we think this is a brilliant way to honour him. “We want to hear from anyone who's ever been inspired by the Moonwalk, the Smooth Criminal lean or the crotch grab, and find out if they can move like Michael Jackson." Auditions will be held across the country in October and are open to anyone aged 16 and over. For an application form e-mail dance@fevermedia.co.uk or call 0207 428 5632.

Patrick McLennan

Patrick McLennan is a London-based journalist and documentary maker who has worked as a writer, sub-editor, digital editor and TV producer in the UK and New Zealand. His CV includes spells as a news producer at the BBC and TVNZ, as well as web editor for Time Inc UK. He has produced TV news and entertainment features on personalities as diverse as Nick Cave, Tom Hardy, Clive James, Jodie Marsh and Kevin Bacon and he co-produced and directed The Ponds, which has screened in UK cinemas, BBC Four and is currently available on Netflix. 


An entertainment writer with a diverse taste in TV and film, he lists Seinfeld, The Sopranos, The Chase, The Thick of It and Detectorists among his favourite shows, but steers well clear of most sci-fi.