The second series of Fame Academy, due to begin within weeks, will open with a new twist where viewers get to choose which the thirteen contestants they want in the Academy from a shortlist of twenty-five.
Show staples headteacher Richard Park, vocal coach Carrie Grant, fitness trainer Kevin Adams and personal tutor Jeremy Milne will all return.
Newcomers will include Carrie's husband David, also a vocal coach, and Jo, a music teacher.
The BBC expect the series to start in late Jul or early Aug, although it is expected that programmers will be aiming for 1 Aug in an effort to avoid a schedule clash with Big Brother.