[Elle]

I thought about adding this to the Children in Need thread but it's getting quite long so starting a new thread.
Jodie was featured in the Mail on Sunday's You magazine supplement ~ interesting information (which some may or may not know) is that she will not be performing Wed or Thurs evenings and that she has a six-month contract. Is this in her favour or against? As the industry usually dishes out one-year contracts. Is CM planning on usurping her out after 6 months in favour of his favourite who is listed in a side feature as being offered the part of Nancy understudy?
Back to CiN ~ I too thought the Artful Dodger was wonderful and nice to see some of the other Oliver faces in amongst the boys. Gwion is very sweet, whatever his accent. I also thought Nancy's friend had a nice voice. Good to see Jodie has taken very well to the role. She, imo, is a deserved winner.

[allthatjazz]

She's OK. I just think it's a shame to still be doing this reality telly thing - it's all a bit cringe-worthy. Jodie is OK. Not outstanding in any way, but not offensive. I just think there are so many people in the industry who could do a better job. And it's very telling, I think, that the marketing of the show seems geared to Rowan Atkinson.

I couldn't have put it better myself! Jodie is indeed 'okay'. Very inoffensive and warm hearted but unfortunately I find her slightly cringe-worthy to watch, she over acts and it doesn't come across as genuine, as they say 'you can take the lass out of Blackpool.....'!!! I do kind of hope that Cameron has better ideas after the 6 month contract is over.

[strallenfan]

Oh I love Jodie. I supported her all the way through IDA along with Sarah Lark and Samantha Barks (although I feel the latter was way too young to be Nancy!). I was very impressed with her on Children in Need and feel that she has that "motherly" vibe down with the kids perfectly. I do kind of agree that I think someone else could do a better job BUT I'm not unhappy that Jodie got the role. I think she'll do a damn good job when given the chance to shine.

[stratfordman]

I think you are overlooking the number one understudy who has been flown in from Australia, having done the part over there.

[Jasmine]

According to OK magazine (yes, I am ashamed to admit I am partial to a bit of celebrity gossip now and again) Jodie Prenger has been asked to join the lunchtime gossip programme Loose Women for two days per week as of July. I don't know if this is true (it is OK magazine after all) but if it is I think it is the perfect job for her and am sure she will be brilliant. However, I can't see her having a very long career as a West End performer if she is breaking into the world of presenting. What does everyone else think? Is it possible to be a successful leading lady and a tv presenter at the same time? I really hope this doesn't mark the end of her career in MT as I loved her performance as Nancy when I went to see Oliver.

[dan]

According to OK magazine (yes, I am ashamed to admit I am partial to a bit of celebrity gossip now and again) Jodie Prenger has been asked to join the lunchtime gossip programme Loose Women for two days per week as of July. I don't know if this is true (it is OK magazine after all) but if it is I think it is the perfect job for her and am sure she will be brilliant. However, I can't see her having a very long career as a West End performer if she is breaking into the world of presenting. What does everyone else think? Is it possible to be a successful leading lady and a tv presenter at the same time? I really hope this doesn't mark the end of her career in MT as I loved her performance as Nancy when I went to see Oliver.

Linda Bellingham has managed it whilst being in 'Calendar Girls' so I'm sure Jodie will. Nancy only has one 'big' number, the rest being less technique-y character songs. This is much more up her street. She can pal up with Jane Macdonald to prove they aren't the same woman.