''Let's Get Gold'' was a British sports entertainment

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series. It aired on ITV; consisting of three episodes, and was hosted by

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. It was announced on 11 June 2012, that

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, Freddie Flintoff,

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and

Martine McCutcheon Martine Kimberley Sherrie McCutcheon (formerly Ponting, born 14 May 1976) is an English actress and singer. She began appearing in television commercials at an early age and made her television debut in the children's television drama '' Bluebir ...

were to judge the show.

Background

Over three shows, ''Let's Get Gold'' puts 15 sporting teams against each other as they attempt to transform their sport into the most spectacular and entertaining routine. With a prize fund of £100,000 and judged by Rio, Una, Martine and Freddie; the show aims to find groups with the best technique and skill and creativity.

Promotion

On 21 June 2012, host

spoke to

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and

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on This Morning about the show. On 5 July 2012, judge

spoke to

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on her breakfast show

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Format

The judging panel is split and vote at the end of each performance, awarding either a bronze, silver or gold. At the end of all the performances, the audience vote to send one team through to the final. No public vote takes place as the show is pre-recorded.

References

External links

* . * {{UKGameshow, Let's_Get_Gold, Let's Get Gold.
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