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But Can They Sing?

2005TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

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. Like its network predecessor, it was produced by Granada America. In January 2006 VH1 announced that the show would not return for a second season.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Scott McAboyGenres: Reality Television, Music

Plot Summary

But Can They Sing? is a reality television series that followed nine celebrities with no prior professional singing experience as they trained and competed to become singers. The show documented their struggles and triumphs as they took on vocal coaching and performed for a panel of judges and a live audience.

Critical Reception

The series received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the premise unoriginal and the execution lacking. While some appreciated the entertainment value of watching celebrities attempt to sing, others criticized the production quality and the predictability of the format. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers enjoying the celebrity aspect and others finding it unremarkable compared to similar singing competitions.

What Reviewers Say

  • The show offers a predictable but sometimes amusing look at celebrities attempting to sing.
  • Critics found the format to be derivative of other, more successful reality singing competitions.
  • The entertainment value is subjective, depending heavily on the viewer's interest in the celebrity participants.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'But Can They Sing?' are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it was a moderately entertaining, albeit unoriginal, reality show. Some viewers enjoyed the spectacle of seeing celebrities struggle with singing, while others found the competition lacking in substance and talent.

Fun Fact

The show was created by the same team behind 'America's Next Top Model' and featured a similar format of weekly challenges and eliminations.

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