17
Seasons

12
Episodes

Stars in Their Eyes (1990)

Name: Stars in Their Eyes
Released: 1990-07-21

17
Seasons

12
Episodes

Plot.

Stars in Their Eyes was a British television talent show that ran on Saturday nights from 21 July 1990 until 23 December 2006 in which contestants impersonate showbiz stars. It was produced by Granada for ITV, based on Joop van den Ende's Dutch format, Soundmixshow. It remains one of Britain's most successful shows attracting around 13 million viewers for the live grand final at the end of each series. It has one of the most memorable catchphrases in TV history: 'Tonight, I'm going to be...' and was named most popular entertainment show at the National Television Awards in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000. The most impersonated stars are Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, Cher, George Michael, Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue and Madonna.

Where to Watch.

No streaming offers found

Cast & Crew.

Joop van den Ende

Creator

Matthew Kelly

Self - Presenter

Cat Deeley

Self - Presenter

Leslie Crowther

Self - Presenter

Sally Lindsay

Self - Studio Announcer / Self / Dolly Parton

Harry Hill

Self - Presenter / Morrissey / Self

Adrian Gas

Dancer

Debbie Flint

Self / Sheena Easton

Media.

Details.

Release Date
July 21, 1990

Status
Ended

Seasons
17

Episodes
12

Last updated: 2023-11-16

This TV Show Is About.

Scripted

Wiki.

Stars in Their Eyes is a British television talent series, based on Joop van den Ende's Dutch format Soundmixshow. It featured a singing contest in which members of the public impersonate showbiz stars.

The show premiered on 21 July 1990 and initially ran until 23 December 2006. It was produced by Granada for ITV and originally presented by Leslie Crowther. Matthew Kelly took over in May 1993, before he was replaced by Cat Deeley in April 2004. An Elvis Presley special hosted by Russ Abbot aired in January 1993, as well as 2003 specials hosted by Davina McCall. A number of celebrity specials and a children's spin-off series were also aired during the original run.

A six-part revival hosted by Harry Hill aired from 10 January 2015 to 14 February 2015, but it was later axed by ITV due to low ratings and poor reviews. In 2022, the format was revived as Starstruck.