Channel 4 (UK) Close To Signing Jackson Family For Devon Reality Show

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Channel 4 Close To Signing Jackson Family For Devon Reality Show


Channel 4 are close to signing Michael Jackson and his family for a reality TV show set in a Devon fishing village.

The family have allegedly booked a five-bed holiday home at Appledore, near Barnstaple, so they can be filmed for an hour-long documentary.

Their deal with Channel 4, which is currently being negotiated, will apparently see Tito based at the house with Michael, Janet, Jermaine and parents Joseph and Katherine flying in for short breaks.

The Jacksons are reported to be considering moving to Devon permanently.
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The TV deal is being been brokered by martial arts school owner Matt Fiddes.

He said: “They love North Devon and they’ll be moving into the rented house in the first week of May.

“The brothers want to live here permanently.”

Channel 4 said talks were at an early stage.

Source: The Mirror
 
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I think it's 100% unlikely Michael will be appearing in a Channel 4 Reality Televison show. It's just another lazy rumour, after all those stupid stories about Michael appearing on the XFactor was pure BS.
 
LOL matt fides again. waiting till the first week in may lol
 
LOL matt fides again. waiting till the first week in may lol
Maybe this is his plan, and of course he would be all over it. I have no doubt that Ch4 want MJ in some reality tv. They said so themself during celebrity big brother. When they were asked who would be the most wanted celeb, they said Michal Jackson of course., I wouldnt be surprised if they did approach Matt, seeing that he has been promoting his friendship with MJ. Being friends with MJ can make you a lot of money and fame. That is why so many are bitter with him when they are thrown off the gravy truck. Ask Stacey Brown and Bob Jones to name a few.^_^
 
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we'll have to just wait and see a J5 reunion, tour and tv documentary why not? and Devon is a great place to hide out and get some privacy and concentrate on the music. Cool can't wait to see them out and about in N.Devon
hahaha.
 
Who's idea was ity to show the street and house they will be renting really not such a good idea i would hate to be security!!!
 
I don't see Michael doing this. The other brothers maybe, but not Mike. I think Mike is done with documentaries after the Bashir fiasco
 
Both the daily Mirror and Ch4 re anti Jackson media. They are liars too, Probably trying to make cheap ratings off the Jacksons. Non of us has heard one member of the Jacksons claiming to be moving to Devon. We only had quote from some media. We all know how they lie. Unless a member of the Jacksons came out and said they were doing something with a tabloid hater I would not believe it. Why would Janet be talking part in this? It doesn't make any sense.
Also, think of the inconvenience it would cause to make such a documentary. People would have to uproot their life and their family to move to devon, It is not practicable.
 
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What utter rubbish! As if Michael would be in a reality TV show in Devon!!!

Don't even think this is true as far as just his brothers being in it. Actually, it sounds boring!
 
What utter rubbish! As if Michael would be in a reality TV show in Devon!!!

Don't even think this is true as far as just his brothers being in it. Actually, it sounds boring!
I think somebody is having a laugh at the jackson's expense. The mere fact that they went for a mediocre house which not even me would consider renting is to prove what this is all about., They want to claim the the jacksons are so poor that they can't even afford to stay in a hotel they need a cheap looking run down house in some backstreet to stay in, It is a disgrace how they have used the Jackson name for they cheap micky taking.
First of all If Tito was looking for a place in devon, he wouldn't have announced it before he even signed a contract. Also, Tito cannot speak for the Jackson family. They are all grown people.
The article claims that Matt is a friend of the jackson family. When does a friend of Tito or Jamaine becomes a friend of the Jackson family. Michael meets and greets thousands of people, he would not remember all of them. Matt met Michael a few times, now he is all over the news as the Jackson family friend. Somebody is getting nuff publicity as a Jackson family friend.
I would not be surprised if he was approached by Ch4 to talk the jacksons into doing a reality show. They have always wanted MJ on their show. I could see them paying Matt to lure the Jacksons into such a deal. I see another Uri Geller incident coming up if this is true. Rest assured, they would not be interested in showing the Jackson's good side.:mello:
 
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I think the only way that a *shudder* reality TV show featuring the Jacksons would work is if they had creative control and acted as executive producers. I believe that the Osbournes had a similar set up so that they had some control over what MTV showed.

Can't believe I am discussing this! It is still definitely BBBBBB SSSSSSSS!!!!
 
I think the only way that a *shudder* reality TV show featuring the Jacksons would work is if they had creative control and acted as executive producers. I believe that the Osbournes had a similar set up so that they had some control over what MTV showed.

Can't believe I am discussing this! It is still definitely BBBBBB SSSSSSSS!!!!
Yes, but the Osbournes were at home in their own environment. This story have the Jackson out of their own environment and away from their friends and placed in some strange country and some far from anyone they know. This would have to be an artificial environment. Who would they know there? Only Matt Fiddes would be featured in it since his name is all over it.
 
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When that article came out about the jackson's moving to Devon, I didn't believe the story but I knew it was a huge mistake to have that article. I argues against Matt using he jackson's name in such a way. Now this is what we are getting from that. This ridiculoius article which is just making fun at the Jackson's expense.
 
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The article starts with 'Close to signing' and ends with 'Talks at an early stage', As far as I'm concerned it's not worth the paper it's written on.
 
This has got to be complete BS!
I don't see Michael or Janet being remotely interested in a reality tv show, maybe the other brothers, but not the two of them.

The Osbournes was different, Jack and Kelly were teens and they all lived at home, here we are talking about grown adults who have families of their own and busy lives...
 
This is coming from The Mirror right?

Hmmph.

Well time will tell. I think this is a belated AFJ myself.

I think MJ is focusing on his own thing. But hey, i could be wrong.
 
The article starts with 'Close to signing' and ends with 'Talks at an early stage', As far as I'm concerned it's not worth the paper it's written on.

exactly its a total contridition. basically a typical tabloid story that is fluffed up to make it seem as if its some confirmed news. so they are moving into the house the first week in may(a house btw that they want to live in to have some privacy and peace yet fides is running round telling everyone that will listen that this is what the family are doing) yet talks are only in the early stages.yeah right ok. how long b4 fides announces the J5 are doing their comeback show at his martial arts school lol i said it first lol
 
I've said it before.. and just to repeat.. Matt Fiddes talks to mucking fuch>>>

and becuz of what happened with LWMJ.. Michael wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot pole...

and I can't see Ms Bains letting Michael do this...either..
 
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I've said it before.. and just to repeat.. Matt Fiddes talks to mucking fuch>>>

and becuz of what happened with LWMJ.. Michael wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot pole...

and I can't see Ms Bains letting Michael do this...either..
Yep. I smell publicity stunt at work big time. the british media would pay anyone who is close to the Jacksons' big money to get Mj to participate in their little hateration. When they lured Jermaine into the Big Brother house they set it up for Jermaine to fail. They sent the disgusting Jade Goody in there with specific agenda to irritate jermaine and to ask him offensive questions about MJ. The experiment backfired and ruined the big brother programme.
They haven't given up on Michael, so I would not be surprised if Matt Fiddes is in talks with some tv programme to lure MJ over to do something with them.
I believe Jermaine and Tito made a big mistake when they aligned themselves with this Fiddes person.
He is getting his 15 minutes of fame though. I hope MJ doesn't go anywhere near him. I have a bad feeling about him.
 
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The article claims that Matt is a friend of the jackson family. When does a friend of Tito or Jamaine becomes a friend of the Jackson fammily. Michael meetsand greets thousands of people, he would not remember all of them. Matt met Michael a few times, now he is all over the news as the Jackson family friend. Somebody is getting nuff publicity as a Jackson family friend.

I agree with you. I think this "friend" needs to stop talking and do something better with his time. I have a hard time beliving that the family would leave their home in California to live in some house in some place most of the world has never heard of. Whatever. And this Matt person needs to stop talking.
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/li...ews.html?in_article_id=553888&in_page_id=1773

Jackson Five legends sign deal to move into new Devon home...but will Michael come too?

By LUKE SALKELD
Last updated at 21:47pm on 2nd April 2008


With its beautiful views across the North Devon countryside, seaside setting and cream teas, Appledore has played host to thousands of visitors.

But probably none quite as famous as the Jackson Five.

The 1970s pop superstars have hired a five-bedroom holiday home while they look for land on which to build a permanent base.

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Jacksons haven: The brothers of superstar Michael Jackson are moving to a new home in Appledore, North Devon.

Matt Fiddes, a local who is already described by the Jacksons as a family friend, said yesterday: "They can't wait to get here.

"They love North Devon and they'll be moving in to the rented house during the first week of May.

"The brothers want to live here permanently.

"They get no hassle and they've been blown away by the peace and beauty of the area when they've stayed."

Reports say the Jacksons are negotiating terms on a secluded piece of land in the nearby Croyde area on which they plan to build a "glass-style" mansion.

In Appledore, the £5,000-amonth barn conversion being rented by Tito Jackson, 54, has plenty of rooms, big gardens and views of the Taw and Torridge estuary.

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Lounging: The Jacksons plan to decamp to this modest, comfortable North Devon house from next month

It has a surround-sound ceiling speaker system, and homely U.S. flag cushions on the sofa.

Mr Fiddes said: "It is set back from the road with its own gate, but it's a fairly normal house really.

"It's not as private as they are used to, but they have bodyguards.

"Tito and his sons are putting the finishing touches to an album and are desperate to get here as they know it's more peaceful than California."

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Comfortable: The family have a close friend, martial arts master Matt Fiddes, living nearby in Barnstaple, and are looking forward to spending time with him

Tito and his sons Taj, 34, Taryll, 32, and TJ, 29, who make up the band 3T, are expected to arrive at the beginning of next month, when the move will be the subject of a reality TV show.

It will see Tito based at the house with other family members - including Michael, Janet and Jermaine - flying in for short breaks.

Jermaine said: "It's a beautiful place and we can't wait for Tito to set us up a family home there."

Mr Fiddes, 28, escorted Michael on a previous visit to Devon and last year accompanied Jermaine on a nationwide anti-bullying campaign.

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Brothers Jackson: The Jacksons are said to be negotiating to buy land in Devon on which to build their own glass-style mansion

He said yesterday: "The TV people will follow them from California to Appledore and make a documentary-on how they settle in.

"Tito will be based in Appledore throughout and we know that Jermaine and Janet will all be dropping in.

"With Michael, you never know. But I'll be very surprised if he doesn't show up too."

James Davison, manager of The Quay restaurant in Appledore, said: "I'm sure the family will be made welcome. They'll certainly put Appledore on the map."
 
I'd love to see a TV show with the rest of the family, just not with Michael :yes:
 
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U know if some fans have been paying attention the past couple weeks/months..

Tito has been going back and forth from that area. Reports then were that he was setting up a home etc...

So many SOME truth is in it.. Maybe not a TV show, but a 'get away' for the family..

The old articles said that Tito was setting up a home for a 'get away' and hopes his family will fallow.. They even had some quote with it..

But who knows...

Nothing would suprise me.. And when is this 3T reality show starting? that's been talked about for sometime now
 
I dont see this happening either...at least not with MJ.. After that debacle with Martin Bashir?? Nope. Don't THINK so..
 
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