Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena reveal what it was REALLY like behind-the-scenes on Young Talent Time

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    Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena reveal what it was REALLY like behind-the-scenes on Young Talent Time ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary special


    Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena have spoken out about their rise to fame on the iconic TV series, Young Talent Time. 

    Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph about the upcoming TV special Young Talent Time Unmasked – which celebrates 50 years since the show first aired – the singers spoke fondly of the show’s creator, Johnny Young. 

    ‘I’ve watched him be ridiculed by people and I can’t stand it,’ Tina said. 

    Unmasked: Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena have revealed what it was REALLY behind-the-scenes on Young Talent Time during an interview with The Daily Telegraph on Sunday

    Unmasked: Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena have revealed what it was REALLY behind-the-scenes on Young Talent Time during an interview with The Daily Telegraph on Sunday

    ‘He launched careers, wrote songs, did all sort of things – not to mention (YTT’s) contribution to creative landscape in this country. He deserves to be celebrated.’ 

    Tina went on to explain she believed Young Talent Time was like ‘therapy’ for viewers of the show in the 80s  – which she attributed to its light-heartedness. 

    ‘It was beautiful TV,’ she said. 

    Respect:'I've watched him be ridiculed by people and I can't stand it,' Tina said on host Johnny Young.''He launched careers, wrote songs, did all sort of things – not to mention (YTT's) contribution to creative landscape in this country. He deserves to be celebrated.' she added. Here: Cast, 1984

    Respect: ‘I’ve watched him be ridiculed by people and I can’t stand it,’ Tina said on host Johnny Young. ”He launched careers, wrote songs, did all sort of things – not to mention (YTT’s) contribution to creative landscape in this country. He deserves to be celebrated.’ she added. Here: Cast, 1984

    ‘I think it’s important for people to go back and watch our shows where they don’t see that manipulation that we are constantly subjected to today.’ 

    Tina and Dannii added that they are deeply grateful for the platform the series gave them, with the duo going on to form a firm friendship which continues to this day.

    ‘It was always such a joy to be able to hang out with Tina in London as an adult,’ Minogue said. ‘ 

    Cast: Young Talent Time: Unmasked comes 50 years after Young Talent Time burst onto the Aussie TV stage and earnt its place in our pop culture history

    Cast: Young Talent Time: Unmasked comes 50 years after Young Talent Time burst onto the Aussie TV stage and earnt its place in our pop culture history

    ‘When you’ve grown up on television you need that little time out to recalibrate and work out who you are and what’s the next step.’ 

    To mark the iconic show’s 50th anniversary, Johnny and his team put together a special episode to celebrate. 

    Hosted by Toni Pearen, the TV event will see Johnny reunite with fan-favourites in celebration of 50 years since the show began – including Tina and Dannii. 

    Friendship:'It was always such a joy to be able to hang out with Tina in London as an adult,' Minogue said of the pair's bond

    Tina pictured performing in May 2021

    Friendship: ‘It was always such a joy to be able to hang out with Tina in London as an adult,’ Minogue said of the pair’s bond

    Channel 10 said the show will relive ‘all the giddy highs, the backstage drama and heartbreak, and celebrate the moments that turned its young stars into household names’. 

    The show first aired between 1971–1988, with a total of 804 episodes. 

    It was later rebooted in 2012 but failed to gain a steady audience.  

    Young Talent Time Unmasked will air on Sunday at 7.30pm on Channel Ten 

    Remember this? Young Talent Time Unmasked will air on Sunday, 7.30pm, Ten. Pictured: Dannii Minogue

    Remember this? Young Talent Time Unmasked will air on Sunday, 7.30pm, Ten. Pictured: Dannii Minogue

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