As an insider within the world of lookalike celebrity doubles and tribute acts, I must say that most of my fears that "The One and Only" would be another cruel freak show have been aleviated by the first show and it's gratifying to see the contestants treated with some dignity and respect.
Of course, the UK's real top tribute acts are all too busy making a living to commit 12 weeks
to this show and the "prize" of a contract with the Las Vegas Legends show (or any of the other four USA Legends spectaculars) is not too tempting to a pro as it's available to any talented act by simply auditioning. (The recent similar format series in the USA offered $100,000 first prize and obviously attracted many more top professionals) Still, it's nice to see this type of show on prime time and I hope that my colleagues and friends among the UK's "real dead ringers" may also get a prime time vehicle some time?

I thought it was brillant!! Robbie(tribute) was fabulous. It wa Madonna who was german. The kylie tribute was excellent! Robbie or Kylie to Win!!!!!

Derek Williams wrote:
As an insider within the world of lookalike celebrity doubles and tribute acts, I must say that most of my fears that \"The One and Only\" would be another cruel freak show have been aleviated by the first show and it\'s gratifying to see the contestants treated with some dignity and respect. Of course, the UK\'s real top tribute acts are all too busy making a living to commit 12 weeks to this show and the \"prize\" of a contract with the Las Vegas Legends show (or any of the other four USA Legends spectaculars) is not too tempting to a pro as it\'s available to any talented act by simply auditioning. (The recent similar format series in the USA offered $100,000 first prize and obviously attracted many more top professionals) Still, it\'s nice to see this type of show on prime time and I hope that my colleagues and friends among the UK\'s \"real dead ringers\" may also get a prime time vehicle some time?

well said derek.....

Derek Williams wrote:
As an insider within the world of lookalike celebrity doubles and tribute acts, I must say that most of my fears that \"The One and Only\" would be another cruel freak show have been aleviated by the first show and it\'s gratifying to see the contestants treated with some dignity and respect. Of course, the UK\'s real top tribute acts are all too busy making a living to commit 12 weeks to this show and the \"prize\" of a contract with the Las Vegas Legends show (or any of the other four USA Legends spectaculars) is not too tempting to a pro as it\'s available to any talented act by simply auditioning. (The recent similar format series in the USA offered $100,000 first prize and obviously attracted many more top professionals) Still, it\'s nice to see this type of show on prime time and I hope that my colleagues and friends among the UK\'s \"real dead ringers\" may also get a prime time vehicle some time?

well said derek..i am a robbie williams tribute who reluctantly auditioned as i was assured they were really looking for the best tribute artists...also i am work commited this month and next month which is when they are filming..how glad am i they didnt even pick me to progress to the 2nd round

www.mikeasrobbie.com

I broke off mid tour to do the audition flew in from sweden back the same day to Norway, gotta agree with robbie to busy to do the show having said that If the show had been for real any serious tribute would want to be on it.
I think this show is bad for business
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i thought that on the start off the rod stewarts ..as they show all in the bow the guy on the top right was the best he sounded most like him as ive seen rod 8 times and this guy had a fenomonal soundalike..although he never looked the rod ..but with a bit off make up .he was a defenate winner

It is not surprising that the "Professional" Tribute acts "The Real Cream of the Industry" are upset that "The One and Only" Talent show is Claiming to Represent "Britains best Tribute acts" when in truth MOST are too busy Entertaining their audiences or perhaps didn't want to enter the competition in the first place if they even knew about it that is!, the they are speaking out due to the "Claims" and want the record put straight . The shows Is a complete insult and mockery on our industry many feel, Only those who were on the selected list of acts could enter which excluded many of the "Best" in the Uk, yet it appears amateurs can enter with little or no experience of being a tribute act and be given an opportunity to end up winning a exclusive contract with Legends in Concert in Vegas, since when has "Britney" or "Robbie" been a legend? where is Shirley Basey and Meat Loaf , Lennon, Macca and Blondie to name but a few?
I am not knocking those who are Professionals on the show perhaps they deserve their place and I wish all the contestants well BUT they cannot be portrayed as "The Best The Uk has to offer" or the "Creme de la Creme" of the industry that is very wrong and gives the wrong impression. Jo on behalf of Lookalikes-Unite

As one of those "pro" tributes mentioned above, I do a Paul McCarney lookalike tribute, I must agree with Jo's sentiments... Initially I was incensed that the producers has restricted the "tributes" that could even audition, to about a dozen different acts... er "Britney,, Robbie, er..Dusty?? come on.. what gives here? Robbie isnt even a legend in his own country ..he has a profile lower than Lord Lucan or Shergar !! on the back of his last and awful CD "Rudebox".
anyway, after watching at a couple times, Im perhaps grateful im not on it.. there are one or two worthy acts on there, but it horrifies me to think that the rest of the world, esp the USA, think this could be the cream of the crop in the UK!!
Note to producers..next time has a proper go at it... make it a n open audition..and include people that actually play an instrument as well!!