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    Popstar to Operastar 2011

    1. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      1. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      The cast and members of this year's season.

    2. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      2. Myleene Klass

    3. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      3. Katherine Jenkins

      The Welsh singing sensation returns as a mentor and judging panel member.

    4. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      4. Rolando Villazon

      The Mexican maestro joins the programme again to mentor the budding pop stars all the way to operatic success

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      5. Katherine, Vanessa and Myleene

    6. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      6. Andy Bell

      Thousands have danced along to their favourite Erasure hits at the school disco – but can these pop credentials prepare Andy for his latest singing challenge?

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      7. Claire Richards

      Famed for her success in pop group Steps, Claire will be shelving her pop sounds to find her inner prima donna as she takes part in Popstar to Operastar

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      8. Cheryl Baker

      She's won the Eurovision song contest with Bucks Fizz. Can she now win this year's Popstar to Operastar?

    9. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      9. Melody Thornton

      Can this former member of all-girl pop group The Pussycat Dolls triumph?

    10. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      10. Jocelyn Brown

      Soul diva Jocelyn Brown certainly has the power, but can it be translated to the opera world?

    11. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      11. Midge Ure

      The Ultravox frontman and Band Aid co-conspirator attempts to heal the opera world.

    12. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      12. Joe McElderry

      The former X Factor winner has decided to try his hand at a different type of reality contest.

    13. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      13. Joseph Washbourn

      He was 'Dancing In The Moonlight' with rock band Toploader, but can Joe dance his way to the final?

    14. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      14. Melody Thornton

      Can this former member of all-girl pop group The Pussycat Dolls triumph?

    15. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      15. Cheryl performs!

      Cheryl Baker's first performance on this year's Popstar to Operastar.

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      16. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      Midge Ure during his performance on the first show.

    17. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      17. Popstar to Operastar 2011

      Joe McElderry wows the audience with a little Donizetti.

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      18. Katherine, Vanessa and Myleene

      Katherine, Vanessa and Myleene

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      19. Myleene Klass

      Myleene returns to host this year's event.

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      20. Popstar to Operastar 2011

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