A New Girl Band ? - kitty kat dolls

[Rachael]

Did anyone in UK watch the latest talent show on ITV last night? One of the acts featured was a 9 piece girl band who came on stage all dressed sexily and wowing the audience and judges (Simon Cowell was one of them). As soon as the leader spoke its was obvious they were not what they seemed. Simon had to actually ask how many were blokes. Turned out they all were.
Anyhow they proceded to do a sexy song and dance routine, which got the audience on their feet cheering and the hosts enjoying something they obviously felt they should feel guilty about enjoying.
The judges were really positive about the act and needless to say voted them through. I too enjoyed it, but afterwards wondered about who is exploiting who and what is being exploited. Then again if you've got it flaunt it. They had it Any comments?
:hugs:

[Kristen Kelly]

Seems like everywhere you look on TV or movies there are crossdressers, it’s a subject that’s out in the limelight lately. We were just ahead of the times. As long as it is handled with a positive outlook I have no problem.

[Kieron Andrew]

Did anyone in UK watch the latest talent show on ITV last night? One of the acts featured was a 9 piece girl band who came on stage all dressed sexily and wowing the audience and judges (Simon Cowell was one of them). As soon as the leader spoke its was obvious they were not what they seemed. Simon had to actually ask how many were blokes. Turned out they all were.
Anyhow they proceded to do a sexy song and dance routine, which got the audience on their feet cheering and the hosts enjoying something they obviously felt they should feel guilty about enjoying.
The judges were really positive about the act and needless to say voted them through. I too enjoyed it, but afterwards wondered about who is exploiting who and what is being exploited. Then again if you've got it flaunt it. They had it Any comments?
:hugs:Kit Kat Dolls - They were put together by the The Wayout Club in London who had a talent scout visit, there was no exploiting going.....you can find out about it here.... http://www.thewayoutclub.com/kitkatdolls.htm, They did it to prove a point that a Transgendered group could entertain Simon Cowell, i mean it proved it didnt it? they are through to the next round

http://video.itv.com/default.aspx?page=talent&categoryid=12&galleryid=38&action=ViewGallery&VideoID=825&PageNum=0 the interview if anyone wants to see it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SPgPpTMtew heres them on the show

[Hermione Simpson]

no i didn't, but i read about it in one of the daily papers, and it goes to show on these types of shows if you're talented enough, it doesnt matter what your sexual identity is, you'll do well

[battybattybats]

Excellent! It's good to see TGgirls out and proud!

[Tamara Croft]

LOL... Simons face was a picture :D Just watching the interview now ;)

[Dixie]

Now that's funny!:drink:

[SherriePall]

Wow. Simon was speechless. They are all beautiful girls. Kieron, the only problem we in the US can't get the interview because of rights. Thanks very much for sharing.

[MJ]

This content is not for viewing outside of the UK due to rights reasons.

aww i can't see it :(.. so what was simons reaction that was so funny and the girls did a great job .. wish i could see all of it .. what about the judges ? they must have said something
way to go girls :D
quote tamera :- Just watching the interview now
so is there another way to see it ?

[Kieron Andrew]

Wow. Simon was speechless. They are all beautiful girls. Kieron, the only problem we in the US can't get the interview because of rights. Thanks very much for sharing.


and the audition start to end
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RCq6x48Y0w

Hopefully this will let you all in the states watch it

[Deborah_UK]

yes i just posted that but by a different youtuber lol


oops sorry Kieron - just deleted my other post

[Sophie]

Well i know what i'm watching tonight! That has seriously made my day!!!

Thanks for the link Keiron!

Sophie

[Kieron Andrew]

Well i know what i'm watching tonight! That has seriously made my day!!!

Thanks for the link Keiron!

Sophie
its still the heats at the moment

UK showing times

Tonight, 9-10.30pm - final heat
Tomorrow, 9-10.30pm - First semi final
Friday, 9-10.30pm - Second semi final
Saturday, 7.45pm - 9.15pm - third semi final
Sunday, 8-9.00pm part one of the final & part two (the results) at 10-10.30pm

[JoAnnDallas]

They made it to the next level......wonder if Simon voted yes or no? LOL

[Kieron Andrew]

They made it to the next level......wonder if Simon voted yes or no? LOL
he voted yes.....they all did, anyone has to get three yes's to get through

[SherriePall]

Kieron -- Thanks for the links. The first one has been removed for a violation, but the second one is priceless! Love the expressions on Simon's face. I think he may be in love!

[Kieron Andrew]

Love the expressions on Simon's face. I think he may be in love!
:lol2: funny Sherrie :heehee:

[JoAnnDallas]

I just watched the video and noticed that Simon did not even say one thing negitive. It was like he was even enjoying the whole thing. I did get the impression when they first came out that the first judge was not too impressed, kinda like, "AH, a butch of blokes in dresses doing somekind of song number", then they started their number and you could see the amazement on everyones face and when they finished, you really tell all three judges were impressed and the crowd enjoyed it too. I was impressed. Not only do they look hot, but their singing voices were very fem. I hope they get all the way. It would be great if they won.

[Mitch23]

Did anyone in UK watch the latest talent show on ITV last night? One of the acts featured was a 9 piece girl band who came on stage all dressed sexily and wowing the audience and judges (Simon Cowell was one of them). As soon as the leader spoke its was obvious they were not what they seemed. Simon had to actually ask how many were blokes. Turned out they all were.
Anyhow they proceded to do a sexy song and dance routine, which got the audience on their feet cheering and the hosts enjoying something they obviously felt they should feel guilty about enjoying.
The judges were really positive about the act and needless to say voted them through. I too enjoyed it, but afterwards wondered about who is exploiting who and what is being exploited. Then again if you've got it flaunt it. They had it Any comments?
:hugs:
I was less impressed with the Kylie Minogue impersonator near the end of the show - cringingly awful I thought!

Mitch

[Kieron Andrew]

YAY!!! they are through to the semi's !!!

[Chrysoprase]

They seem talented and not too gimmicky.
It is easier to sing in a feminine voice than it is to talk in one because of the concentration and planning. Its the same process that makes it easier for people with a stutter-stammer to sing easily, but harddy be able to speak without huge effort.

[prettywithsideburns]

I was at a punk show once that had three tribute bands. the first band was a straight-up Ramones tribute band called "The Romaines", and they were great. the last band was a misfits tribute band who were all overweight and called themselves "The Misfats" (they also changed all the lyrics to be about food). they were awesome, and they had a hostess ding-dong eating contest in the middle of their set. but the band in the middle is what I'm here to talk about: they were an all male go-go's tribute band with every member in drag called "We Got The Meat". most of the band members didn't seem like they were necessarily into dressing in drag, and wore their outfits more as costumes than anything else, but the frontman was clearly totally lost in the role of belinda carlyle! he was all about the movements and the clothing, and was very feminine in body language. it was a real treat for this go-go's fan (not to mention this ramones fan and this misfits fan)

months later I was watching jeopardy and the question (or answer, as it were) in a the tribute band catagory was "this all-male band performs songs by the go-go's" or something to that effect. my "OMG, I saw that band!" moment was quickly overshadowed by fury over the fact that none of the contestants got the right answer. that 600 dollars shoulda been mine!

anyway, if you see any upcoming shows in your area by We Got The Meat and you're wondering if it's worth seeing, it is.

[MJ]

YAY!!! they are through to the semi's !!!

YAY!!! thats so cool ... any video of that for us over seas lol :D

[Kieron Andrew]

YAY!!! thats so cool ... any video of that for us over seas lol :D
give it a day or so and i'll find it on youtube...gonna look now, it was only the judges listing who got through

[Kieron Andrew]

ok im watching it now and it seems they have been pulled! there were not in the line up at the beginning of the show, will update when i find out what the heck is going on

[MJ]

i guess the * real queen * is not amused :heehee: .. interesting don't you think

[Jacqueline]

Loved the video, I am English but have been living in New York for the last 9 years so don't get to see the UK talent shows, I must say that I think they are much better than the US versions. Did anyone see this guy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiTTchz0HWw
what an incredible voice.

[Kieron Andrew]

For 3 of em being sex workers

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_pages/news/news1.shtml

http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_head...name_page.html (http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_headline=hooker-dumped--&method=full&objectid=19308486&siteid=93463-name_page.html)

Well thats set any public perception of us back 10years thanks a bunch girls!!!

[NIKKI99]

My thoughts go out to the other members of the group they must be devastated. I had hoped that this would raise our profile but it now looks like it will do the opposite.

Nikki.

[MJ]

thats so sad i feel sorry for the girls who work so hard and were not hookers
quote kieron := Well thats set any public perception of us back 10years thanks a bunch girls!!!

hmmm guess i can add hooker to my resume :( :mad: ..... and i was so looking forward to watching them

[Kieron Andrew]

Personally I feel it was the talent scouts fault.......they should have vetted the girls auditioning much better than they did.......but as i said, The TG community over here (cant speak for other countries) alot of the time get tarred with the brush of perverts/sex fiends anyway, this just give joe/joe public the impression we are all like that, when we are all thriving for acceptance......those three girls arent helping our cause by appearing in the national media, that said my personal view on sex workers of any variation is of a different opinion but thats another story for another day

[Mitch23]

what a bummer - pity they couldn't have been a little more discreet with their big moment coming up - and I thought they were such nice girls - the sort I could take home to mother ...

Mitch

[Kieron Andrew]

what a bummer - pity they couldn't have been a little more discreet with their big moment coming up
someone leaked the info to the press

[PaulaJaneThomas]

For 3 of em being sex workers

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_pages/news/news1.shtml

http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_head...name_page.html (http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_headline=hooker-dumped--&method=full&objectid=19308486&siteid=93463-name_page.html)

Well thats set any public perception of us back 10years thanks a bunch girls!!!

About par for anything to do with the WOC.

[EmmaB GG]

Coming from a marketing background and having worked on some v high profile events and with high profile people here in the UK, I can confidently say that the British tabloid press could find "an angle" on most people if they tried hard enough and they really do! The scouts shouldn't be blamed for this, they're not the bloodhounds that these journos are - the three girls in question played what they thought was a really clever game even knowing what our media is like, got a bit too confident and lost.

They should be ashamed of conning all the people they did along the way - their fellow band members and the group of people that put them together.

Not everyone in the UK tabloid press becomes a celebrity out of notoriety, contrary to common belief .... bad call, girls.

[SherriePall]

That's too bad. Especially for the others in the band. And poor Simon.

[Sophie]

OK now i'm oficially gutted. I though this would be really good for us but that has really hurt. it does make me wonder though. Are they the only one's on the show with a secret past?

is anone going to dig so deep on the other contestants?

Sophie

[Kieron Andrew]

is anone going to dig so deep on the other contestants?

Sophie
They did, they found a known sex offender
http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/article_21286989.shtml

[battybattybats]

So some of them were hookers for their day (night) job?
So what?
Really! Sex workers are human beings aren't they? Is that profession illegal over there? If so they comitted a crime that was unrelated to their activity on the show. If not then it's no different then if they were fashion models or lawyers!

Frankly either way their human rights have been violated because they have been discriminated against. Either for legal behaviour or because they allegedly comitted a crime that they have not yet been convicted for!

Sure its bad for the rest of us all to be assumed to be 'perverts' and 'sex workers' because of a stereotype... considering that more than 60 percent of female uni students in Australia sell sex at least once while persuing their studies....

It's disgraceful! I am absolutely disgusted. Sex workers are human beings and deserve as much support and respect as any other human being.

[MJ]

the kit kat girls were entraining us with song and dance for that moment in time the public loved them and i for one was looking forward to seeing them go far in the competition and it could have help each and everyone of us in the public eye ...

the problem was someone outed a few girls in the band for selling sex ....
as i understand it one of the girls did this to save up money for her surgery
if i had the balls to do that i would too .. i cant it's not me
did anyone consider that if they won this it could be there way out of the sex trade !!!!

i am sorry but what they / we do in our private lives is no one else business it is like any of us going on the show and someone outing us to the world that we cross dress ... what has that got to do with the price of tea in china

[Vicky_Scot]

the kit kat girls were entraining us with song and dance for that moment in time the public loved them and i for one was looking forward to seeing them go far in the competition and it could have help each and everyone of us in the public eye ...

the problem was someone outed a few girls in the band for selling sex ....
as i understand it one of the girls did this to save up money for her surgery
if i had the balls to do that i would too .. i cant it's not me
did anyone consider that if they won this it could be there way out of the sex trade !!!!

i am sorry but what they / we do in our private lives is no one else business it is like any of us going on the show and someone outing us to the world that we cross dress ... what has that got to do with the price of tea in china

They were found out by an undercover reporter who was offered by one of the prostitutes their, um, what you say 'services' at £1000, just hours before they were due to appear on the live finals.

[Kieron Andrew]

They were found out by an undercover reporter who was offered by one of the prostitutes their, um, what you say 'services' at £1000, just hours before they were due to appear on the live finals.
Yup, she offered to take him to bed like no one else had before for £1000, and it was a reporter, im sorry but you just dont do that sort of thing in a middle of a talent contest....leave the business at home!

[EmmaB GG]

it does make me wonder though. Are they the only one's on the show with a secret past?

is anone going to dig so deep on the other contestants?

Sophie

As Kieron said, a man was found to be a sex offender (allegedly - I don't know and don't want to be sued!). But sensationalising a story like that here in the UK at the moment is taboo in the press because of the little girl snatched in Portugal and the child porn bust yesterday (which the press would have had wind of, I'm sure).

If the band had been all GG's and 3 had been on the game, they'd have got the same treatment by the British press and it would possibly have gone on for much longer - a group of CD girls isn't actually as broadly newsworthy as you think - sex sells, but heterosexual & visually boy/girl sex sells better, over here at least (if that last bit makes sense). I have a client who, years ago, had an ex girlfriend sell her story - and he's not a big name at all, but its gossip all the same.

And you have to remember this is a prime time family show - so the scouts were being very inclusive by thinking it was absolutely fine for the band to appear. You all know that wouldn't have happened not that long ago.

I'm not defending the press, I just know how it works and those girls tried to beat it. One final word - don't try to beat the press over here - you'll get burned!!!

[battybattybats]

Clearly it was foolish to offer to the reporter.. did she know they were a reporter though? And the price... forgive me if I'm naiive on the subject but that seems a litlle high to me.. could she have been joking at the time?

I wonder if they could sue the show?
I particularly wonder if the rest of the group could sue the show?

[Kieron Andrew]

Clearly it was foolish to offer to the reporter.. did she know they were a reporter though? And the price... forgive me if I'm naiive on the subject but that seems a litlle high to me.. could she have been joking at the time?whether she was joking or not she still said it in a media driven environment, im under the impression she didnt know he was a reporter



I wonder if they could sue the show?
I particularly wonder if the rest of the group could sue the show?They wouldnt have a leg to stand on, its a show made to find a top talent act to entertain The Queen

[battybattybats]

y wouldnt have a leg to stand on, its a show made to find a top talent act to entertain The Queen

The Queen's involvement doesn't change international law. If they were kicked out in a way that breaches their rights then they should have legal recourse through the EU or UN even if not British law. I expect there were 'good behaviour' clauses in their contracts but if those clauses breached their rights then they probably count for naught.