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[05/28/13 - 07:01 AM]
Second Series of TLC International Fan Favorite "Ultimate Shopper" Announces Judging Panel
The 10-episode series pits four shopaholics head-to-head in a series of style-based challenges to find the Ultimate Shopper.

[via press release from Discovery Networks International]

SECOND SERIES OF TLC INTERNATIONAL FAN FAVORITE "ULTIMATE SHOPPER" ANNOUNCES JUDGING PANEL

-Jason Gardiner Set to Join the Feisty and Fabulous Program-

(Silver Spring, MD - May 28, 2013) - Discovery Networks International (DNI) today announced the judging panel for the second series of its hit international home-grown production, ULTIMATE SHOPPER. The first series of ULTIMATE SHOPPER, already seen by 300 million viewers across 150 international markets, is set to premiere in the UK on Thursday, June 6 at 8 PM GMT on TLC. Due to the phenomenal success of this stylish shopping show, a second series was commissioned earlier this year and will air on TLC in late 2013. Joining series two's fabulous judging panel-alongside actress and singer Holly Valance, and fashion expert Brix Smith-Start, who owns fashion boutique Start London-is Jason Gardiner, a choreographer and performer famed for his acerbic wit as judge on UK channel ITV's Dancing on Ice.

Sarah Thornton, Head of Production and Development for Lifestyle and Entertainment at DNI, comments: "ULTIMATE SHOPPER has exploded onto screens all over the world and struck a real chord with those of us who know shopping isn't a matter of life and death - it's far more important! It features extraordinary characters and jaw-dropping fashion moments and we're delighted to welcome such a talent as Jason to TLC. He's sure to turn up the volume and provide a fascinating addition to the already-fabulous panel of judges who will help drive the continued success of the series on TLC around the globe."

ULTIMATE SHOPPER (10x60) pits four shopaholics head-to-head in a series of style-based challenges to find the Ultimate Shopper. Let loose in a dream department store, these fashion fanatics must dress to impress a discerning and stylish panel of experts. It is shopper vs. shopper as contestants hunt for the perfect look to win best in show and take home the fabulous outfits they have chosen.

A dynamic, straight-talking addition to the judging panel, Gardiner also brings fashion expertise and credentials as director of fashion house Luccio Negretti Couture in Madrid, Spain. Jason said, "I am absolutely overjoyed to be joining ULTIMATE SHOPPER. As the director of a couture fashion label, fashion is my business and passion but if the contestants get it wrong they will incur a fashion tongue lashing!"

David Emerson, Executive Producer for betty, which produces the show for TLC International, said: "I'm looking forward to working with Jason, he has a great presence and I have no doubt he will bring something fresh and exciting to the second series. With such a forthright and discerning critic on the panel, the pressure is on for contestants to dress to impress."

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About ULTIMATE SHOPPER

ULTIMATE SHOPPER is produced for TLC International by betty. For TLC International, Sarah Thornton and Charlotte Reid are Executive Producers. For betty, the Executive Producer is David Emerson and the Series Producer is Helen Dower. Series one of Ultimate Shopper first aired in Western Europe in October 2012 and subsequently rolled out in over 150 markets around the world on TLC.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than two billion cumulative subscribers in 223 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 162 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as U.S. joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Across the Nordic region, Discovery owns and operates SBS Discovery Media, a top-three portfolio of 20 television brands that feature leading nonfiction content, as well as locally produced entertainment programs, sports and the best scripted series and movies from major studios. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3. Discovery Networks International distributes 33 international brands, reaching over 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers with programming available in 45 languages. For more information please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

About betty

betty makes high quality, specialist factual and format shows including Heston Blumenthal's Fantastical Foods, The Food Inspectors, The Undateables, Country House Rescue and Servants -The True Story of Life Below Stairs. It was set up in 2001 by Liz Warner, a former commissioning editor for Channel 4, and makes programmes for channels including BBC One, BBC Two, BBC three, Channel 4 and Discovery.





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