Fame Academy

Fame Academy (2002-2003)

EndedReality showMusic

Fame Academy is a realty series that aired on BBC in the UK that searched for and educated new musical talents. The winner received a chance to become a successful music artist. The prize was a £1m recording contract with a major record company, plus the use of a luxury apartment in London and a sports car for one year.

The first series was won by David Sneddon and the second and final series by Alex Parks.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (90 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E30The Live Final: Part TwoOct 4, 2003
S02E29The Live Final: Part OneOct 4, 2003
S02E28Episode 28 - Peter EvictedSep 27, 2003
S02E27Episode 27Sep 27, 2003
S02E26Episode 26 - James EvictedSep 20, 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Fame Academy premiere?

Fame Academy premiered on October 7, 2002.

Who was the host of Fame Academy?

Cat Deeley was the host of Fame Academy.

How many contestants were there in the first series of Fame Academy?

There were 12 contestants in the first series of Fame Academy.

What was the grand prize for winning Fame Academy?

The grand prize for winning Fame Academy was a \u00a31 million recording contract.

Who was the headmaster of Fame Academy?

Richard Park was the headmaster of Fame Academy.

How did viewers vote for their favorite Fame Academy contestant?

Viewers voted for their favorite Fame Academy contestant via phone and text message.

Who won the first series of Fame Academy?

David Sneddon won the first series of Fame Academy.

How many singles did David Sneddon release after winning Fame Academy?

David Sneddon released two singles after winning Fame Academy.

Who were the judges on the first series of Fame Academy?

The judges on the first series of Fame Academy were Richard Park, Carrie Grant, and David Grant.

What was the age range of the contestants on the first series of Fame Academy?

The age range of the contestants on the first series of Fame Academy was 18-26.

What was the format of Fame Academy?

The format of Fame Academy was a reality TV show and singing competition.

How long did each episode of Fame Academy last?

Each episode of Fame Academy lasted one hour.

How many series of Fame Academy were produced?

Four series of Fame Academy were produced.

How many contestants were eliminated in the first week of Fame Academy?

Two contestants were eliminated in the first week of Fame Academy.

What was the name of the charity that benefited from the proceeds of Fame Academy's singles?

The charity that benefited from the proceeds of Fame Academy's singles was the Prince's Trust.

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