description Superstar (UK) Overview
Superstar was a British television singing competition broadcast by ITV in 2012. Hosted by Cat Deeley, the program sought a performer for the leading role of Jesus in a touring production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Its format combined televised auditions and public voting with the practical goal of casting the central role in a stage production.
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What was ITV's Superstar trying to cast?
The 2012 ITV competition was looking for the performer who would play Jesus in a touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The prize was a stage role, not a record deal or a general singing-show title.
Who won Superstar in the UK?
Ben Forster won the ITV final in July 2012 after the public vote. He went on to play Jesus in the touring musical. [Source](https://www.itv.com/news/2012-07-26/ben-forster-to-play-jesus-after-being-crowned-superstar)
Who hosted the 2012 British Superstar?
Cat Deeley hosted Superstar on ITV in 2012. The judging panel included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Mel C, Dawn French, and Jason Donovan.
How did contestants move through Superstar?
The show combined televised auditions with later live performances and a public vote to choose the lead. That format made it closer to a casting competition for Jesus Christ Superstar than to a show that simply awards a recording contract.
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