It’s a Big Deal for Jedward
By Aideen O'Flaherty
Lucan twins Jedward are going to be on the judging panel of a new TV talent show called ‘The Big Deal’, alongside Boy George, Deirdre O’Kane, Aston Merrygold and up-and-coming musician Lyra.
‘The Big Deal’ began filming in the 3Arena last week, and will air on Virgin Media in the autumn.
Jedward will judge on the new talent show
The show is hosted by Vogue Williams, and it will showcase variety acts, from musicians and magicians through comedians and dancers to acrobats.
After each act, the performers will be offered a deal: they can either accept a cash buyout and leave the competition with a sum of money — or they can reject the offer and hope they’ve impressed the judges enough to progress through to the final and the chance to win “a life-changing prize pot”.
Bill Malone, director of content at Virgin Media Television said: “The Big Deal is a spectacular new entertainment show filming in Dublin’s 3Arena and is on a scale not seen in Ireland before.
“Fox Alternative Entertainment, BiggerStage and Virgin Media Television have joined forces for this unique partnership to create a landmark new entertainment format. And that is what ‘The Big Deal’ is all about – entertainment.”
Pat Kiely, CEO of BiggerStage, added: “At BiggerStage our mission is to work with great talent and the world’s best entertainment brands.
“In bringing together this stellar line-up and in partnering with Virgin Media Television and Fox Alternative Entertainment, ‘The Big Deal’ is a great testament to what can be achieved.
“As a world first, we are looking forward to giving Irish viewers a great family, fun-filled show whilst showcasing Irish television skills at their best.”
