Surprise surprise... a new show from Si

NO sane person these days would say: “What TV needs is another music show featuring members of the public.”

But Simon Cowell might have found a gap in the market by coming up with something that sounds like a cross between Surprise Surprise, X Factor and Pride of Britain awards.

Your Song, hosted by Emma Willis, hits ITV later this year as a one-off but surely has “2018 series” written all over it if enough people tune in.

The primetime show is being made by Cowell’s production company Syco Entertainment.

The 60-minute special will feature “real people who have done something extraordinary being given the performance of a lifetime from some of their favourite artists”.

Emma, 41, who hosts The Voice and Big Brother, said: “This is such an amazing show to be part of.

“Imagine seeing somebody you love and who is so deserving being surprised with the performance of a lifetime by their musical hero! I think there’ll be plenty of tears, hugs and happiness!”

Sounds like a blubfest to us, a bit like when Cilla would sometimes sing on Surprise Surprise at the end of the shows.

Nigel Hall, global head of television for Syco Entertainment, said: “Your Song is an extremely exciting project that we have been developing for some time.

“We are now delighted it is coming to fruition. We are sure it will bring surprise, entertainment and emotion to everyone at home. We all have that special song which means the world to us – and it will be really exciting to see superstars perform them for their biggest fans.”

You can even get involved in this one if you like the sound of it. If you know someone who deserves a performance, nominate them by emailing yoursong@thames.tv

Just don’t get too upset if you don’t get on. There’s plenty of others, especially if you can sing yourself...

HOST Emma