I always enjoy documentaries featuring archive footage, and those that count down lists compiled by either a public vote or an expert panel, this was one that caught my eye, so I gave it a try. Many celebrities have turned from what we are used to seeing them do, and trying a stint or career at singing. These include television presenters, actors and actresses, reality stars, models, sports men and women. Some of them have great success in doing so, e.g. Jennifer Lopez, Jared Leto and Jamie Foxx, but this was a countdown, compiled by a panel of music experts, showing the best of the worst celebrities who entered the pop charts, or streamed and went online. I had my guesses which celebrities may be included, both the ones I agree are bad, and the ones I either really like or find a guilty pleasure. The songs and celebrities included "I Will Survive" by Coronation Street actress Lynne Perrie on The Word, "An Eye for an Eye" by TV presenter Nick Knowles, "Treat You Mother Right" by Mr. T, "Stardust" by cage fighter Alex Reid, "#FoodRevolutionDay Song" by TV chef Jamie Oliver, "I Breathe Again" by Coronation Street actor Adam Rickitt, "Not Just Anybody" by model and TV personality Katie Price on Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up, "Something Outa Nothing" by EastEnders stars Leticia Dean & Paul Medford, "Bad" by former footballer and actor Vinnie Jones, "What's Up with Youth?" by actor Corey Feldman, "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by comedian Paul Shane, "Mun Nimeni On Eetu" (My Name Is Eddie) (from Finland) by British skier Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, "Don't It Make You Feel Good" by Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis, "Kingston Town" by socialite Paris Hilton, "Waiting at the Crossroads"/ "Benny's Theme" by Crossroads actor Paul Henry, "5 Seconds" by socialite and television personality Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, "I Wanna Be a Winner" by Brown Sauce (Multi-Coloured Swap Shop presenters Keith Chegwin, Maggie Philbin and Noel Edmonds), "Whatzupwitu" by actor Eddie Murphy (feat. Michael Jackson), "To Me, To You (Bruv)" by Tinchy Stryder & The Chuckle Brothers, "I'm the Leader of the Gang" by professional wrestler Hulk Hogan with Green Jelly, "Girl It's Alright" by actor Steven Seagal, "Good Thing Going" by EastEnders actor Sid Owen, "Goodbye" by Crossroads actor Noele Gordon, "Head over Heels in Love" by King Kev on German TV, "A Message to Your Heart" by EastEnders actress Samantha Janus for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, "Bitter Heart" by Seona Dancing (Ricky Gervais & Bill Macrae), "The Bloody Verdict of Verden" by Sir Christoph, "Hillbilly Rock, Hillbilly Roll" by The Woolpackers (the cast of Emmerdale), "Diamond Lights" by footballers Glenn & Chris (Glenn Hoddle & Chris Waddle), "Atmosphere" by comedian Russ Abbott, "Rocket Man" by Star Trek actor William Shatner, "Snooker Loopy" by The Matchroom Mob (snooker players, with Chas & Dave), "Anyone Can Fall in Love" by EastEnders actress Anita Dobson, "If" by actor Telly Savalas (which reached #1), "Fog on the Tyne" by Gazza (footballer Paul Gascoigne) & Lindisfarne (which reached #2), "Starting Together" by comedian and actress Su Pollard, "I Could Be So Good for You" by actor Dennis Waterman, "Every Loser Wins" by EastEnders actor Nick Berry (which reached #1, and became the 2nd biggest selling song of 1986), "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" by former glamour model Samantha Fox, and number one was "Looking for Freedom" (to celebrate the Berlin Wall coming down) / "Jump in My Car" / "True Survivor" by actor David Hasselhoff. Narrated by Tracey Ann-Oberman, with contributions from Charlie Baker, Lucy Benjamin, Will Best, Sarah Cawood, Andrew Collins, Stefan Dennis, Anne Diamond, Mark Dolan, Carrie Grant, Eggsy (Goldie Lookin Chain), Caroline Frost, David Grant, Chris Hawkins (the Freaky Eaters DJ), Paul Henry, Stuart Heritage, Mike Holoway, Marek Larwood, Zoe Lyons, Simon May (EastEnders theme tune composer), Justin Moorhouse, Paul Morley, Nina Myskow, Kevin O'Sullivan, Su Pollard, Adam Rickitt, Rowland Rivron and Rick Wakeman. Good!
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