TELLY fans will be able to judge the judges on Don’t Stop Believing tomorrow when they perform live.

Blue boy Duncan James, 32, singer Anastacia, 41, West End star Tamzin Outhwaite, 39, and choreographer Chucky Klapow, 30, will be forced to leave their seats and sing the song by Journey that the show is named after.

The song Don’t Stop Believin’, originally released in 1982, failed to reach the UK charts until last year’s X Factor winner Joe McElderry, 19, sang it on one of the live shows.

It later became a smash hit for the cast of Glee.

The Channel Five show, hosted by Spice Girl Emma Bunton, 34, was launched last month in a bid to find the UK’s best song and dance group.

The hit series climaxes tomorrow at 5.30pm.

Six acts – True DynaMix, Dale Diva, Singer Station, The Songtimers, Swish and Three Spires – will compete in the final.

The prize is the chance to record their own album, which will be available for download.

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The Event: Recording of Five’s LIVE Glee style talent show, Don’t Stop Believing

The Venue: Maidstone TV studios, Kent

The Food / Drinks: Only water was allowed in the studio but we did pop to the green room afterwards for crisps, wine and Mars chocolate celebrations – classic.

The VIP Guests: Host Emma Bunton

Judges Anastacia, Duncan James, Tamzin Outhwaite and Chucky Kaplow. Chucky’s Strictly Come Dancing friend Jared Murillo (who trained at the same dance school as Derek Hough).

The Gossip: (1) Bridgend troupe True DynaMix won the episode and a place in next week’s final. However, there was big controversy over the ‘wildcard’ choice for the final. Group Dice had support from more than half the audience, but the judges went for a crew called Swish. There were tears…

(2) Duncan James still has his six-pack – I punched it just to make sure

HOWEVER, not sure how long he will keep it for as he tucked into crisps and Hula Hoop snacks in the green room.

(3) Tamzin Outhwaite was the most stylish on set that night, wearing a gorgeous black Matthew Williamson dress and sparkly black heels. After the show, fashion blogger The Clothes Whisperer and I caught up with her and showed our wardrobe appreciation

(4) BUT the man that had the most fun was High School Musical choreographer Chucky Kaplow. He’s TINY but he ran around the green room after the show, networking with everyone, entertaining his friends who’d visited him on set and enjoying the experience in contrast to Anastacia who didn’t leave her dressing room

(5) It’s the final next Sunday at 530pm on Channel 5. If you like Glee, like X Factor and want some brightness to your Sunday night then tune in!

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Uploaded today are a few categorys of older pics…Enjoy!

If you’re like us and love Five’s Don’t Stop Believing – a mix of Glee and The X Factor – then we have a special treat for you below.

The TV talent show judges Anastacia, Duncan James, Tamzin Outhwaite and Chucky Klapow took part in a Myspace web chat earlier this week and all the juice is in this video.

Notice how cosy Anastacia and Duncan James are getting – could we be about to see a reality TV romance?

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Most kids would be a bit put out if their dad came to class and burst into song – but then most dads aren’t ‘Duncan from Blue’.

Heart-throb popstar Duncan James dropped by Poynton High School for the day to give a special workshop for youngsters, including daughter Tianie, five.

Tianie, who lives with mum Claire Grainger, in Poynton, said: “I really liked having my dad there but it was funny sharing him with the other boys and girls.”

Duncan, 32, is currently appearing on Five’s talent show Don’t Stop Believing as a judge and has just finished recording Blue’s comeback album after a run in the West End’s Legally Blond.

He was thrilled to help out with rehearsals for an upcoming show performed by the ‘Dance at the Smithy’ dance group.

“I am here to give these kids as much encouragement as I can to help them fully realise their potential and give a fantastic performance in Manchester,” said Duncan.

“If you have a passion for singing and dancing, it is hugely important you practice and get involved in events or groups like this.”

Duncan and Tianie’s mum Claire were childhood sweethearts, together for nine years.

Claire, 34, a dance teacher at the Smithy group, said: “It was fun to work with Duncan and Tianie, and Duncan and I are the best of friends. Tianie really loved having her dad there with all her friends. She’s not interested in fame herself, although she does like to watch her dad on TV. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.”

The group is rehearsing for their summer performance held at the Royal Northern College of Arts, Manchester, where they will perform choruses from various musicals including Billy Elliot and Fame.

Principal Deirdre Middleton wanted to thank Danielle Minns, the group’s head of modern theatre and Claire Kennedy, Poynton High School’s head of performing arts, for letting them use their facilities.

The children’s performance ‘The Magic of Dance’ takes place on September 18 and 19 and tickets are available on 0161 439 7576

[Source: Manchester Evening News]