Van Outen Dropped From BBC's OVER THE RAINBOW; Charlotte Church Steps In

The Daily Mail is reporting that Denise Van Outen has been let go from Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC talent show 'Over The Rainbow' where she was scheduled to be part of the judging panel. Reportedly, Van Outen, who is six months pregnant and was also part of the judging panel for the BBC talent search 'Any Dream Will Do', has been let go 'for being pregnant'.

According to a source quoted in The Daily Mail, "Denise loved being part of Andrew's shows and was so excited to return.

'Her little girl is not due until May and the show starts in March, and Denise feels fit and healthy, so she thought there was no problem with her appearing on air  -  after all, all she has to do is sit down.

'Denise did not take it for granted that she was returning, but really hoped she would get the job.

'However, when she asked, Denise had a bit of a shock when a senior member of production told her "You're pregnant, so of course there's no way you can do the show". This was then repeated to her by another producer."

Charlotte Church will step in as replacement judge, though it is not immediately clear if Van Outen will return in some capacity.

To read the rest of the story in The Daily Mail, click here.

'Over the Rainbow' is a talent search for a new Dorothy to star in the upcoming Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of the 'Wizard of Oz'.

 

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