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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Monkey

Celebrity Scissorhands contestants are right on the fringes of fame

Apprentice 2008: Lucinda Legerwood
Apprentice contestant Lucinda Ledgerwood. Photograph: BBC

As celebrity-based reality shows mine an ever-diminishing seam of famous faces, Monkey asks: Is this the most depressing lineup ever? BBC3 today announced that Celebrity Scissorhands would return with a cast that includes The Apprentice's Lucinda Ledgerwood, ex-EastEnders actress Shana Swash, R&B singer Jay Sean and Stedman Pearson from 80s pop group Five Star. Don't all rush for the Sky+ now, people! The show, which basically sees "personalities" pretend to be hairdressers, will air at the end of October in a bid to raise money for Children in Need. Monkey worries that with a lineup like that, the show will struggle to raise three figures.

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