“Swedish Planners”
“Margareta Svensson-Riggs want to forget TV3-programme: ”the Reunion of the worst I have experienced””
“HOLLYWOOD. From the Swedish Planners to the u.s. storsatsningen ”The worlds best” is a step far.”
“But sångläraren and artist Margareta Svensson-Riggs has taken it.”
“On Sunday debuts she expertdomare in the new talangprogrammet where the winner gets nine million.”
“– It was an amazing experience and quite an honour to be part of the show, ” says Margareta on the phone from Sweden, where she is on the blixtvist.”
“The Hollywoodbaserade the swede who was born in the town of Varberg was hand-picked to the series on the ten sections headed by the british entertainer and actor James Corden.”
” I am one of the 50 international expertdomare. We assist the u.s. domartrion consisting of actress Drew Barrymore, tv personality RuPaul and the singer Faith Hill, ” says Margaret, 50.”
“Behind the program are the two reality show-giants Mark Burnett (”Survivor”, ”The voice”, ”The apprentice”) and Mike Darnell (including ”The bachelor” and ”The bachelorette”). “
“– We recorded the whole October: I started six in the morning and did not come home until midnight. But it was an incredible production – american entertainment at its best. “
“”The worlds best” differs from the traditional school talent shows by acts already finished artists.”
“– No one is included who should not be with. It allows the program keeps a high level, ” says Margareta.”
“The contestants will come from all over the world and is active in everything from buktaleri to taekwondo and secession.”
“– I represent Sweden and be connected when the artists in my area to be assessed.”
“Together with her husband, the internationally renowned singing teacher Seth Riggs, arranges Margareta courses in song around the world. “
“– One of my students has been in the ”Little big shots” (one of Darnells reality shows, ed). I think it was the way that makers of educational programmes got wind of me.”
“almost seven years have passed since Margaret was in the ”Swedish planners”. Even if she is in the last year was in the ”Reunion” is the world nothing she want to get back to.”
” No, absolutely not. Reunion was the worst I have experienced. I felt terribly exposed, and the insults response was amazing.”
“– It was much worse than what was shown on tv. I feel physically nauseous from it and want to avoid the term Planners.”
“the Opposite of Hollywoodfruarna”
“”The worlds best” can change that. Margareta believes that the program is the exact opposite of the Swedish reality tv show.”
“– It is inclusive rather than exclusive and illagörande. It is a program where the world will gather to celebrate the entertainment from all corners of the world. There is joy and humour and the programme shows how much we all have in common instead of pointing at the differences.”
“– It feels as if there is something we need right now.”
‘ Panel with international expertdomare helps with a lot of drama and energy. It also creates a global sense.”
“(Mike Darnell, producer)”
“– A former gospel singer, a kampsportlag and a behaviour I had never seen before in my life. Viewers will get to see some incredible talents.”
“(Faith Hill, talangdomare)”
“– All are at the top of their ability. No one gets laughed at. It is a playful and happy show.”
“(Ben Winston, producer) ”
“– We were not prepared for how emotional the series and the various performances would affect us. It was phenomenal to see all these marvellous artists perform.”
