ITV in last minute schedule shake up with new show Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream
ITV has been caught up in a last minute schedule shakeup with new show, Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream.
The eight-part competition programme sees hopefuls compete to become musical theatre super troupers.
The show sends out a nationwide search to find the future musical theatre stars of global smash hit and feel-good musical Mamma Mia!.
But in case anyone missed the first episode on Sunday - which had 3.7 million viewers - ITV has decided to repeat it this Saturday as well.
It will air just before the Rugby World Cup Final at 5.30pm, and will overlap with Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One by 15 minutes.
The previously scheduled Harry Potter film has been pushed back until Sunday afternoon to make room for the competition series.
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However, ITV's decision to air a rerun of the show seemed to disappoint fans.
Taking to X/Twitter, one wrote: "It was never going to be a big ratings winner for ITV in my view. Strictly is simply too much competition for any new talent show to air and attract a decent crowd. It also doesn't help that people have become bored of the singing show format due to overexposure."
A second added: "I don't think there is overexposure of the singing format now - other than The Voice Kids think it's the first of the year. Just think Mamma Mia isn't a strong enough musical as a hook for this kind of show."
A third penned: "There last attempt grease is the word wasn't great either and going against strictly, they're asking for a slaughter."
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A fourth penned: "This show feels like it's 15 years too late..."
The ITV show will search for two stars to play the roles of Sophie and Sky in Mamma Mia! in London’s West End.
Throughout the series, musical theatre competitors will be put through their paces as they navigate their way through challenges, masterclasses, and performances.
Zoe Ball hosts the show while the judging panel consists of Jessie Ware, Alan Carr, Samantha Barks and Amber Riley.
Others were loving the show, with one writing: "I already love Jessie Ware, she seems like a total laugh. This is such a strong judging panel!"
Another added: "Watching this #MammaMia show and I absolutely love @ZoeTheBall."
