Eight celebrities will take on Dirty Dancing roles for Channel 7 show
Eight Aussie celebrities from across many genres will star in a new Channel 7 show which will revisit iconic 1980s movie Dirty Dancing’s most memorable dance moves and moments.
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Nobody puts Anna, Jess, Anne and Stephanie in a corner.
Reality star Anna Heinrich, TV host Jessica Rowe, comedian Anne Edmonds and former Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice will all take turns playing Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman in new Channel 7 show The Real Dirty Dancing.
Playing Johnny, who was brought to life for 1987 film Dirty Dancing by Patrick Swayze, will be TV reno man Jamie Durie, retired AFL player Jude Bolton and actors Firass Dirani and Hugh Sheridan.
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“I literally leapt in the air at the chance to be a part of The Real Dirty Dancing despite being unaware of who my other cast members will be,” Rowe told Confidential.
“I adored the movie … and just like ‘Baby’ — no one can put me in the corner”
The Real Dirty Dancing will see eight celebrities revisit the movie’s most memorable dance moves and moments.
The stars will fly to the United States to film in Virginia at Mountain Lake Lodge which was the location for fictional resort Kellerman’s in the Hollywood movie.
Former Dancing With The Stars judges Kym Johnson and Todd McKenney will guide celebrities through the choreography.
“The ultimate goal is to be chosen to perform as Baby and Johnny in a one-off theatre performance back in Australia, where they will recreate the iconic final dance to (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, including that breathtaking lift,” Seven said.
The Real Dirty Dancing will go to air later this year.
Originally published as Eight celebrities will take on Dirty Dancing roles for Channel 7 show
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