Chasing the Saturdays explained

Genre:Reality television
Creator:Peter Engel
Albert Spevak
Theme Music Composer:The Saturdays
Opentheme:"Somebody Else's Life"[1]
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
Camera:Multiple
Runtime:22 minutes
Company:Comcast Entertainment Studios
Channel:E!

Chasing the Saturdays is an American reality documentary television series that follows the British-Irish girl group The Saturdays. The series premiered on January 20, 2013, at 10 pm ET/PT on E!.[2]

On June 1, 2013, 4Music revealed an advert which announced that the show should premiere on their channel soon. Another advert then revealed the show would premiere on 13 June 2013 at 9pm.

Premise

The series chronicles the lives of the group who, after scoring a string of hits in their native United Kingdom, attempt to strike it big in the United States through their signing with Mercury Records, as they prepare to promote their first American album release. In addition, the series details the personal and private lives of each of the five members.

Production

The series was ordered by E! president Suzanne Kolb,[3] who said "The Saturdays are a pop phenomenon with magnetic appeal and tremendous talent, and we are excited to capture their next chapter as they win over the hearts and playlists of America," adding that "'Chasing the Saturdays' is a perfect addition to E!'s popular Sunday night reality block, which continues to deliver can't miss original programming to viewers year-round."[4]

Cast

Main

Tom Parker (of The Wanted) - 2013 Max George (of The Wanted) - 2013 season

Recurring

Ratings and viewership

Upon its premiere in the United Kingdom, Chasing the Saturdays became that week's number-one most watched show on E! with 72,000 viewers, having 10,000 more viewers than Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami.[5]

On May 14, 2013, it was reported that the show would not be returning for a second season.[6] However, a representative for the Saturdays stated that the series was only commissioned for one season and although the series won't be returning, a Christmas special is a possibility.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: The Saturdays preview new track 'Somebody Else's Life' - listen. Digital Spy. Corner. Lewis. January 22, 2013. April 8, 2013.
  2. Web site: E! Greenlights Series Following British Pop Group The Saturdays. Baysinger. Tim. Multichannel News. October 29, 2012. April 8, 2013.
  3. News: E! orders reality series following The Saturdays. TBI Vision. October 30, 2012. April 1, 2013.
  4. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/29/the-british-invade-american-pop-culture-in-new-e-series-featuring-music-sensation-the-saturdays-207312/20121029e01/#FgCAODJceDrGx2OS.99 "The British Invade American Pop Culture in New E! Series Featuring Music Sensation The Saturdays"
  5. Web site: Top 10 Programmes — E!. BARB. February 11, 2013.
  6. Web site: 'Chasing The Saturdays' Axed Stateside But Christmas Special Is In The Works, Says Report. May 15, 2013. The Huffington Post UK.
  7. Web site: Chasing The Saturdays show axed leaving girl band's US dreams in tatters. Duncan. Amy. May 15, 2013. Metro. DMG Media.