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Chasing the Saturdays
GenreDocumentary
Created byPeter Engel
Albert Spevak
Developed byPerry Dance
Ted Iredell
Peter Loraine
Jay James
StarringThe Saturdays
Narrated byThe Saturdays
Opening theme"Somebody Else's Life"[1]
ComposerThe Saturdays
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersPeter Engel
Albert Spevak
Perry Dance
Ted Iredell
Peter Loraine
Jay James
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyComcast Entertainment Studios
Original release
NetworkE!
ReleaseJanuary 20, 2013 (2013-01-20) –
present

Chasing The Saturdays is an American reality documentary television series that follows the English-Irish girl group The Saturdays. The series premiered January 20, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT on E!.[2]

Premise

The series chronicles the lives of the group who, after scoring a string of hits in their native United Kingdom, attempt to strike it big in the United States through their signing with Mercury Records, as they prepare to promote their first American album release. In addition, the series details the personal and private lives of each of the five members.

Production

The series was ordered by E! president Suzanne Kolb,[3] who said "The Saturdays are a pop phenomenon with magnetic appeal and tremendous talent, and we are excited to capture their next chapter as they win over the hearts and playlists of America," adding that "'Chasing The Saturdays' is a perfect addition to E!'s popular Sunday night reality block, which continues to deliver can't miss original programming to viewers year-round."[4] Upon its premiere in the United Kingdom, Chasing The Saturdays became that week's #1 most watched show with 72,000 viewers, having 10,000 more viewers than Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami.[5]

Cast

Cast member Season(s) Notes
Main cast
Frankie Sandford 1– Frankie is Known for being very 'Flirty' in the group. Frankie has a older sister Victoria (Tor) who cmes over to stay. Frankie was in a band called S Club Juniors with Rochelle Wiseman.
Mollie King 1– Mollie is the only single one in the group. She previously dated and recently suffered a bad break-up with Ex-Boyfriend David Gandy.
Rochelle Humes 1– Rochelle is the second youngest but the tallest in the group. Rochelle was in a group called S Club Juniors with Frankie Sandford. She is married with JLS star Marvin Humes and currently expecting her first child with Marvin.
Una Healy 1– Una is the oldest from the group. On March 13, 2012 Una gave birth to baby Aoife-Belle Foden with her fiancee Ben Foden. Later that year on June 30, 2012 Una was married to Foden in 2012.
Vanessa White 1– Vanessa is the youngest in The Saturdays. She is known as being ' Craziest' person in their group. Vanessa is currently dating Gary Salter. Vanessa found being apart from her boyfriend while she was in LA difficult.
Supporting cast
Peter 1– Peter is the Manager of The Saturdays.
Ben Foden 1- Ben is an International Rugby Player. He is the Husband of Una Healy and the father of Aoife-Belle Foden.
Aoife-Belle Foden 1– Aoife-Belle is the daughter of Una Healy and Ben Foden.
Marvin Humes 1- Marvin Humes is a singer and is in a band called JLS. He is the Husband of Rochelle Wiseman and their currently expecting their first child together.
Victoria Sandford 1- Frankie Sandford's Sister

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired (U.S. dates)
Season premiere Season finale
1 10 January 20, 2013 (2013-01-20) March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)

Season 1 (2013)

No. Title U.S. air date UK air date U.S. viewers UK viewers
1"UnitedSatsofAmerica"February 3, 2013 (2013-02-03)January 20, 2013 (2013-01-20)914,000[6]72,000[7]
The Saturdays arrive in the U.S. and things end up getting a little crazy while the girls get ready for an upcoming concert.
2"SatsCriesandVideotape"February 10, 2013 (2013-02-10)January 21, 2013 (2013-01-21)600,000[8]62,000
Vanessa is the center of attention when her arguing between her and her boyfriend affects the band while they produce a music video for the group's first U.S. single.
3"SatsontheBeach"February 17, 2013 (2013-02-17)January 27, 2013 (2013-01-27)617,000[9]107,000
Vanessa and Frankie help Mollie move past a previous relationship by introducing her to a new guy. Rochelle's money spending habits worry Una.
4"DeepFriedSats"February 24, 2013 (2013-02-24)February 10, 2013 (2013-02-10)371,000[10]TBA
The group hangs out with The Wanted at the L.A. County Fair. Frankie has a panic attack prior to a club performance.
5"SatsandtheCity"March 3, 2013 (2013-03-03)February 17, 2013 (2013-02-17)497,000[11]73,000
Una and Vanessa bond while out on the town and Rochelle finds out some shocking news.
6"HomeSweetSats"March 10, 2013 (2013-03-10)February 18, 2013 (2013-02-18)432,000[12]124,000
The group goes back to London but an unexpected injury might delay their return to the United States. Frankie sets up a date for Mollie.
7"KeepCalmandSatsOn"February 17, 2013 (2013-02-17)March 4, 2013 (2013-03-04)292,000[13]98,000
Una is unsure whether to stay in London with her injured husband or fly back to Los Angeles. Frankie gets a surprise offer from Glamour magazine.
8"SatsandTats"February 3, 2013 (2013-02-03)March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)179,000[14]114,000
The group celebrates their first Halloween in America. Frankie and her sister get matching tattoos.
9"SatsontheRox"February 3, 2013 (2013-02-03)March 18, 2013 (2013-03-18)162,000[15]TBA
With their first headlining concert in America coming close, the group is unexpectedly hit with some nerve racking news and vocal issues.
10"SatsForever"February 3, 2013 (2013-02-03)March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)101,000[16]TBA
The Saturdays get ready for their upcoming album release but Rochelle has to take an unplanned trip home.

References

  1. ^ "The Saturdays preview new track 'Somebody Else's Life' - listen". Retrieved January 22, 2013.
  2. ^ E! Greenlights Series Following British Pop Group The Saturdays Multichannel News, October 29, 2012
  3. ^ "E! orders reality series following The Saturdays". TBI Vision. October 30, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "The British Invade American Pop Culture in New E! Series Featuring Music Sensation The Saturdays" from The Futon Critic (October 29, 2012)
  5. ^ "Top 10 Programmes — E!". BARB. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  6. ^ "Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Continues Demo Reign". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  7. ^ "Top 10 Programmes — E!". BARB. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  8. ^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Tops Viewers, "Teen Mom 2" Leads Demos". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  9. ^ "Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Leads Viewers, Demos for Bravo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
  10. ^ "Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Walking Dead" Return Demolishes the Competition". the Futon Critic. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  11. ^ "Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Walking Dead" Holds Off NBA All-Star Game". the Futon Critic. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
  12. ^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars," "WWE Raw" Nab Top Spots". the Futon Critic. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  13. ^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: USA's "WWE Raw" Claims Top Three Spots". the Futon Critic. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  14. ^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw," "Pawn Stars" Claim Top Spots". the Futon Critic. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  15. ^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: Heat/Celtics on ESPN, "WWE Raw" on USA Top Charts". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  16. ^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Lays Claim to Top Spots in Demos, Viewers". The Futon Critic. March 27, 2013.
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