Episode 3 Blue Peter - You Decide!

Welcome to our search for the next Blue Peter presenter.

-You haven't heard of it?

-It's massive, it's huge, it's this!

Three months ago, we launched a nationwide search to find

a new Blue Peter presenter to join Helen and Barney.

I think being a Blue Peter presenter is the best job in the world.

20,000 people got in touch.

-Hello. I'm Nel.

-And we selected the best ten to battle it out.

Being a Blue Peter presenter has demands like no other job on TV.

So the ten were put through some gruelling challenges.

And only six made it through.

Week two, the stakes were raised.

The six had to face their fears at hurtling speeds.

And awesome heights.

My heart is beating - boom, boom, boom!

And show improvement in their presenting.

-Ready for a swim?

-Yeah!

-Yeah!

-Let's go for a swim!

But only five could remain to fight for the right to wear the badge.

And it was down to our expert judges,

Eamonn Holmes, Myleene Klass and Cel Spellman, to decide.

That leaves two of you and just one place.

Hettie, that is not you. Goodbye.

The guys that are there are fantastic

and one of them is going to make a phenomenal presenter.

Isaac, Ben, Emma, Lindsey, Freddie,

any one of you could still be the new Blue Peter presenter.

Only the best will survive.

Each week, one more person will leave until ultimately, you,

the CBBC viewers, choose who gets the job.

Who will be your new Blue Peter presenter?

This is Blue Peter - You Decide!

CHEERING

So, our remaining five have braved the icy waters of Mount Snowdon.

Scaled the heights of the Blackpool Tower. But now it's time for them

to get creative at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

And we're going to super-size the challenges and the talent test.

At the end of that, they will have to face the judges once more

and possible elimination.

-Here they are. How are you doing?

-Good.

-Good, yeah.

Everyone's stepping up their game.

I think it's all hit us now that we're the final five

and everyone's getting more competitive.

Words cannot express how determined I am to not only

stay in the competition, but to walk away with this job.

I was confident in Blackpool. I've got to carry that on today.

If I dip, that puts me in the firing line.

I don't really have a game plan or an ace up my sleeve.

I'm going to keep trying.

I need to up my game and do my best. I feel I've got a point to prove.

We think this is your toughest challenge yet.

-What do you think Blue Peter is most famous for?

-The makes.

-You'd be spot on.

-Absolutely.

Since Blue Peter began in 1958, the make has been central to the show.

Join us and make a bee hotel.

The idea you could create something out of rubbish.

I think it looks like something out of Doctor Who.

That's the essence of Blue Peter.

-Seasonal gifts...

-I've got bells on mine.

-You make the crown at Christmas.

-..must-have toys...

-That famous International Rescue Team.

-..and good old-fashioned grub.

I've got one I made a little earlier.

Ah, look! It's us!

Anyway, the Blue Peter team have truly tried to make it all.

I'm rubbish at making this!

The Eden Project know how to do it large,

so where better to set your super-sized Blue Peter make?

And here's Barney and Helen, who know a thing or two about sticky tape.

-Hi. It's Helen and Barney! You say you're not competitive.

-I'm not.

He is competitive when it comes to makes.

The great thing is they are traditional and it's live.

I forget quite a lot of the stuff, but when it's live telly,

you've got to carry on.

Loads of the viewers get in touch saying they've had a go

and they send pictures. We know that the viewers love it. Good luck!

Get creative and enjoy!

I hope that's helped you a little bit more. Let's get started.

Now, they know they've got a massive make to do.

What they don't know is we've added a twist.

-Pick a card, any card.

-One each.

-Right, that leaves two left.

-Oh, a strawberry.

-You've all got your own fruit.

-There is a reason for all this.

We're going to attempt to try and break a world record.

THEY LAUGH

We're attempting to break the world record for the most people

dressed up as fruit.

-Your challenge is to make 100 fruit costumes each.

-His face!

And then it's down to you to dress up as many

people as you can find around the Eden Project as the fruit.

-No way!

-We've got 12 helpers for each of you.

-Please welcome the Blue Peter superfans.

-Come on!

CHEERING

The make is this week's first talent test, an essential

skill for any Blue Peter presenter, so they've got to get it right.

This is going to be stressful!

First, they've got to work out how to make the fruit costumes.

-Fold the fabric in half.

-Emma's been given strawberries.

Ben, apples. Isaac, oranges.

I'm confused.

-Grapes for Lindsey.

-Staple your cut-out fabric.

-And Freddie, pineapples.

-I love it!

Looks like the penny's finally dropped with Isaac.

Oh, right! Now, I've got to make 100 of them!

Yes, you do, Freddie.

Just as well you've got the Blue Peter superfans to help.

Hey, guys.

So, for their first talent test and chance to impress the judges,

they need to show the viewers

and their superfans how to make the fruit costumes in just two minutes.

And first up is media student Isaac.

Nice one.

Last week, he was criticised by the judges after another failed

talent test.

Isaac, by the skin of your teeth, you are still here.

-Don't let us down.

-I definitely won't!

They took a chance on me, so I've just got to show how appreciative

I am of that and put their advice into place.

Take these scissors and cut around the outline,

including the top so you can put your head through.

It's a make, Isaac. You could at least pick up the scissors!

We then take one of these guys

and nicely decorate it to make it look orangey.

So, Isaac, a lot of talking, but very little actual making there.

How's Farmer Freddie doing?

Draw around the outline of the pineapple.

This is to make this beautiful pineapple shape I've got on me here.

-With me?

-Yeah.

-Brilliant.

Freddie seems to have Team Pineapple on board.

How about Lindsey and Team Grape?

The main thing is to get our head piece across here,

so that our costume can get on.

Oh, my goodness, it's all gone pear-shaped!

Pear-shaped?! It's supposed to be grape-shaped.

Next up, teacher Emma and her Team Strawberry.

And you should end up with something like this.

You know what, mate? Guess what we haven't heard yet.

-Using a little bit of sticky-back plastic.

-Sticky-back plastic!

Blue Peter classic. Nice one, Emma!

-And a bit of felt. Excellent.

-Do you know what, mate?

There's an even more famous line we haven't heard.

Here's one I made earlier!

Yes! That's it! Well played, Ben.

He gave a faultless performance last week.

I thought you were very controlled

-and that was a very impressive delivery to camera.

-Thank you.

But how will he handle a wonderfully keen superfan?

-The last bit you need is a headband.

-It just fell off.

-Style it out!

It's fine! Get some paper. Oh, I lost my headband.

Anyone want to wear that? Go for it.

Maybe colour the leaf green.

Colour the leaf green, if you want to. You're an apple, it's fine!

What madness! I love it, though!

Oh, my goodness! Who knew two minutes was so fast?

Actually, that was more than three minutes, Ben.

But at least it's over.

I'm a little disappointed, but we've still got a world record to beat.

Yes, you do, Emma. And that's just one costume made.

You all need to make 100 each if you're going to smash it.

So, our remaining five's world record attempt has kicked off.

-But will they break the record?

-And who will make it to the final three?

This week has been really tough for us. Please step forward.

The clock is ticking. So, we've got one hour left, Linds!

Our five hopefuls and their superfans are going to have to pick

up the pace if they want to break the world record.

You've got one hour left. How many have you made?

-Six.

-Six?!

-Are you serious?

-Yeah.

-OK, you've got one hour to make 94 of them. Go!

-Come on, guys. Let's do this.

-We need to double this number.

Well done! Give yourselves a round of applause!

High-fives all round! High-five the nearest person.

Er, why is he high-fiving everybody?

I'm not sure. Ben, you're not finished.

-How many do I need to make? 20?

-No, 100.

-What? Within my group? 100?

-Yes.

In your group, 100.

-I thought it was 100 for all of us.

-No, 100 each.

OK! We can do this! Positive mental attitude.

I don't think we can do this. We can do this!

Oh, dear. Time for some moral encouragement.

Right now, you are way off target!

Speed it up, guys. Come on! We've got to break this world record!

Go, go, go!

Let's go! Let's go!

The pressure's on.

But we don't think making 100 fruit costumes each is hard enough.

Time to make it even tougher.

Isaac, Freddie, Ben, Lindsey, Emma, gather round.

It's time for your next talent test.

For your second test, you've got to grab a member of your group

and explain to them the importance of five a day.

Make it fun and informative.

Chat to one person and make it different.

They have just 15 minutes to prepare.

So they've got to pick their superfan sidekick carefully.

As ever, the judges will be watching, so their chat needs to stand out.

My aim is to take on what the judges said,

be less of a drama student and just let myself kind of shine through.

First up, Lindsey.

-MOBILE RINGS

-Hello?

Oh, maybe not. First up, Emma.

We were talking about how actually we can do five a day the...easy way.

Emma's teaching skills scored points with the judges at the elimination.

I thought you executed that brilliantly.

You really did listen to what we said last week.

One thing I want you to watch is the waffle factor.

-Apples, not that interesting, are they?

-No.

but did you know there are over 1,000 different

types of apples that you can find in the shops? Did you know that?

-No.

-If you're bored of one type of apple, get out there and see

if you can find another variety.

-Emma seems to be at home here.

-Good stuff.

It's just like the classroom.

You try and keep Myleene in your head going, "Don't waffle."

But there's so much to think about.

Isaac's trying to make his talent test different by turning

it into a quiz.

Is there more fruit...? Sorry.

Is there more vitamin C in an orange or a cup of strawberries?

-Is it strawberries?

-That is correct.

-Next up, Lindsey.

-What kind of fruits do you like?

-I like all the big names...

-All the big ones.

..like apples and bananas and pears.

They seem to be having a nice chat.

Yeah, I like tropical, but I prefer just ordinary big-name ones.

-All the big-name fruits.

-Seems a shame to interrupt.

Remember, this test is all about being informative and fun.

Ben's next.

We're speaking about healthy lifestyles and our five a day.

-Do you know what five a day is?

-Um, no.

-I'm going to tell you.

Five a day is basically the importance of getting five

fruit or vegetables into your system each day.

Vitamins, minerals, just getting you healthy, basically.

OK, one more left.

Last week, the judges thought Freddie gave a polished performance.

Where was the excitable Freddie? He wasn't there.

And that's very good news!

-I could see that going on Blue Peter tomorrow.

-Thank you very much.

-So, the pressure is on for his fact-filled superfan chat.

-High-five.

Yes! So remember, guys - five pieces of fruit a day -

it doesn't matter what they are. Mix it up.

You can have blueberries one day, bananas the next.

Just don't get Mr Potato in there, cos he's full of starch.

Doesn't count.

Talent test two complete, but Freddie is not looking happy.

I don't know what's happening today.

I'm finding it very hard to get across exactly what it is I want

to say in a manner that looks good and professional.

The talent test may be over, but they still need to

make 100 fruit costumes each and time is running out.

-Listen up, teams!

-You have just ten minutes left.

Ten minutes, let's keep going!

Everyone has gone to pieces.

-And the world record attempt is in danger.

-No!

-Two more, two more.

What's needed here is some legendary Blue Peter spirit.

Team Strawberry!

Let's go, Apples - let's go!

Team Grape, Team Grape!

Team Orange!

CHEERING

BOTH: Five, four, three, two, one...

STOP!

Yes!

Well, they didn't quite make 100 fruity outfits each,

but have they made enough to break the world record?

OK, superfans, thanks for your help - good work, you can take a break.

Presenters, well done - come and join us up here.

Right, time for the final part of the challenge. We are

going to make what we could call a human fruit salad.

You've got 30 minutes to find as many people as possible to dress up

in your fruit costumes.

So, you give them one of your fruit stickers, tell them to meet us

back here at the arena.

That is where we'll get them all dressed up and try

-and get that world record. Right?

-ALL: Yes.

-See you in 30 minutes, go!

-OK!

The world record is on the line.

Funny how a bit of pressure affects people.

-Yay, we've got more grapes!

-Isaac is playing it

as cool as ever in the cafe - where they can't get away!

Can I count everybody in?

-A world record, Mum!

-Hello, Team Pineapple!

Freddie is high-fiving his way to success.

Ooh, I've dropped the pineapple!

Would you like to be on a team?

-Team Strawberry?

-Emma is talking at them until they say yes...

-Can I give you a strawberry sticker each?

-Go on, then.

It's all drama as Lindsey runs around like a mad thing.

You're a pineapple. I can't talk to you! Are you guys interested?

-No, thanks.

-That's fine!

And Ben? Well, Ben is just taking it all in his stride.

Let's go, Apples, let's go!

-But with time nearly up, the heat is on.

-I'm not sure how many I've done.

I've definitely worked up a sweat. Hopefully we've all done enough.

Be the best grapes you can be.

All we need now is the great British public.

I'm just hoping everyone turns up, but I'm feeling good.

Right, there's been half an hour of frantic running around

and sales pitches to members of the public.

-Let's see if we've broken the world record.

-OK, man with hat,

open the gates!

Our volunteers must leg it to the correct fruit station

-to claim their costume.

-Come and be an orange!

What's going on with the apples? Costumes are over there.

Pineapples, over here. Aw, a little baby pineapple!

Any more strawberries?

-That's it, in a nice line so they can count you.

-Freddie, come here.

This is Kirsty from the Guinness World Records.

-Hello.

-How are you doing?

You look more like a strawberry than a pineapple.

-You won't be counted like that.

-This is a big problem!

The rules are strict when there's a world record at stake.

While the counting commences,

it's down to the hopefuls to entertain the troops.

I think you mean "fruits". Ha-ha!

# We love you, pineapples, we do! #

CHEERING AND CHANTING

With Kirsty's counting complete,

she can finally reveal the results.

The current record for this is actually 206.

Today...

you had 292,

making a new world record title! Well done!

You guys have created a brand-new British world record!

We have just broken a world record! Pretty amazing.

The grapes were absolutely incredible,

they kept morale going all day.

Credit to all the fruits, especially Team Orange, it's been fantastic.

This experience is insane and today has just topped it off completely.

-Loved it.

-Best day ever.

At the end of the day, two things have really come out of this -

firstly, they are mentally and physically exhausted.

Secondly, they've gone from a tight group to becoming five

individuals who really want that dream job.

But the real test is who will impress the judges back at Judges' HQ?

Judges' HQ - a place that can make or break presenting dreams.

So here we go, super-size Blue Peter make. 'Our three expert judges.

'Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes, TV and radio presenter

'Myleene Klass and CBBC's Cel Spellman

'must watch our hopefuls' talent tests and decide

'whose dream is over today.'

Ultimately, only three will remain and then the power to choose

the next Blue Peter presenter will pass over to you.

'I've got the help of these guys.'

I'm so close to it, it makes you more hungry for it.

Now people see it's the final five

and no-one is taking anything for granted.

She hasn't said what she's doing.

At this moment in time, I've got no idea why I'm watching this.

-How was the Eden Project?

-I feel like I'm going to get told off,

because I didn't have myself quite under control.

But I just want it so, so bad.

'For the hopefuls, the ultimate job is getting closer.

'And for the judges, the decisions are getting harder.'

He's doing it right, but he seems scared. Yeah.

She always pulls it out of the bag with the kids.

Do you know, I think the pressure's got to him.

-What if it was you that was to go today?

-I'd be really sad.

I've kind of set myself a new goal, which is

to be the last girl standing.

-Are you ready to face the judges?

-Yes.

'There's only one badge on offer, only one of them can succeed

'and become the next Blue Peter presenter.'

Welcome back to Judges' HQ.

Firstly, could I say congratulations on the new world record that

you've set - very, very good. Brilliant.

But things are getting very serious now - we've got

five of you today, but only four

will progress through to the next stage.

So let's get down to business, and Isaac, let's talk.

'First up is Isaac, who's looking worried.'

-Isaac, you look a bit deflated.

-Yeah.

-Why?

I think I could have done all-round a better job, really.

Well, let's take a look.

We're trying to break a world record,

and I need to make 100 of these oranges.

The world record is the most people wearing fruit costumes -

does that sound exciting, guys?

ALL: Yeah.

Brilliant start. Spot-on. Nailed it.

What happened after that?

-I didn't make anything.

-This is Blue Peter!

"Here's one I made earlier."

You didn't even make the one that's in front of you.

We need you to make stuff.

I think you've lost your confidence.

You're a very, very talented lad.

So, Emma, you're up next.

'Has Emma's experience as a teacher stood her in good stead this week?'

-Me, Emma and my friend...

-Emma.

..Emma here have been talking about how we can do five-a-day the...

-(BOTH) ..easy way.

-Your choice of guest was amazing.

That's a dream for anyone to work with someone like that.

You completely owned it and you excelled in it.

The only thing I would say about that is we said

watch the waffle factor.

Maybe cut it down a little bit.

Freddie, it's your turn - would you like to join us?

'Freddie has had doubts about his performance. Will the judges agree?'

How did you get on this week?

I think maybe at the start, I was a bit out of control.

Shall we have a look?

-Pineapples, that's one. Any more? Strawberries, brilliant.

-Grapes.

-Three. Apples, that's four.

-And oranges.

Owen, that is our five-a-day, just don't get Mr Potato in there,

-cos he's full of starch.

-What did you think, watching that back?

Maybe it was better than I thought it was at the time.

That kid got you. He was sat there,

he was relaxed and the people at home will get you.

And I believe what you're saying. I believe you know better than me.

I didn't know about Mr Potato!

-Lindsey.

-'Has Lindsey kept the spark

'the judges spotted in her last week?'

-What about apples? Your thoughts on apples?

-Er, I love all apples.

Did you know that in total...1,000 different types of apple? Seriously.

-So, Lindsey - what did you think?

-I think it was too "interview".

I think you might have looked at the camera twice towards the end.

You can't just have children sitting at home watching you have a chat.

Remember who your audience is. Set up what it is you're doing.

Ben, let's have a look at your talent test.

'So far, Ben has had high praise from the judges.

'Will this continue for a third week?'

All you need now is a piece of cardboard in an apple shape.

-You don't want it baggy.

-You don't want it baggy?

-I don't want to look like an apple!

-BEN LAUGHS

It needs to look like an apple, it needs to look amazing.

We're rushing, but it's fine.

Do you think you should have handled that any differently,

now that you've looked at it?

No. The time was quite hard, getting it done within two minutes.

And I had a child as well that was talking to me the whole way through.

He was a very enthusiastic young lad, oblivious to the camera.

You were very aware of the camera.

-You were not in control of the situation.

-OK.

You've done so well to this point.

However, you're being asked, "Make this in two minutes

"and get the message across."

So I don't feel that that was achieved, and that was wrong.

So now we've looked at everyone's talent test.

If you could give us a few moments, just to make our deliberations.

'All our hopefuls can do now is wait for the judges' decision.'

Emma, Freddie - you seem to have come out of that quite well, I would say.

But you three guys...

I'm feeling a bit bad, but you know what? I did what I could.

I did my best, even if Eamonn doesn't agree.

Isaac, how did you feel their comments went?

I knew the make was going to show up, because after speaking

to the rest of the guys, everyone attempted to make something.

-Can I just exit for one sec, is that OK?

-Yes.

-Course.

You take time out. Take time out. Go and chill.

-I think that's hit him quite hard, hasn't it?

-I'm not surprised.

The two that are making great strides for me -

one is a huge surprise - so absolutely him.

From what we said last week, he has taken that on board.

-I've got my doubts there.

-Me too.

-I've got my doubts.

-This guy has lost his confidence.

-Two have lost their confidence.

-They've lost their way a bit.

-He started off so strong...

-One of the strongest, even.

-Absolutely.

OK, let's do it.

-Are we agreed?

-I agree.

-It's not going to be easy.

-I think we're... We're definitely best staying here.

-Yes.

Well, that got a bit tense, didn't it?

Let's see who's going to get eliminated.

This could be interesting.

Guys, this week has been really tough for us.

We have made a decision, so could you all please step forward?

Two of you have taken everything on board.

You haven't been thrown by it.

In fact, it's made you grow as presenters.

Emma...

You are through to the next round.

SHE MOUTHS

Freddie...

Well done. Go join Emma.

So, three of you remain, but only two can make it through.

Ben...

You've made it through to next week.

We have found, maybe, a chink in your armour here.

But you've so much that's going for you. Learn from this one.

Most definitely. Thank you so much, thank you.

HE EXHALES

Lindsey, Isaac...

Two of you, only one place.

We have debated this and all I can say is...

HE SIGHS

Lindsey... you live to fight another day.

-Isaac, I'm so sorry.

-Thank you very much.

-Thank you very much, indeed.

It's so gutting to be told "no".

That's the hard thing, but you know, I'm 19,

I got to the final five out of 20,000-plus people,

everyone keeps telling me.

I've got to take that as a positive now and just...keep going.

So after that, what can I say?

Ben, Lindsey, Emma, Freddie,

any one of you could still become the new Blue Peter presenter.

Congratulations.

-Well done, well done!

-You're still here, congratulations!

-The journey continues!

-Where are you going?

Where's he going? We haven't finished yet!

Next week...our four hit London.

Taking on both celebrities...

Yeah!

-..and the great British public.

-Embarrassed?

And the final three are chosen.

You go through to the viewers' vote on CBBC - congratulations.

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