Jason Donovan signs up to judge on ITV1’s search for Jesus on Superstar

Jason Donovan signs up to judge on ITV1’s search for Jesus on Superstar

Jason â€" famed for his West End stint in Joseph And The Technicolor Dreamcoat â€" will be joined on the panel of ITV1’s Superstar by Lord Lloyd-Webber and, as TV Biz revealed, Dawn French.

Amanda Holden hosts the show, which airs this summer.

Aussie Jason said: “I can’t wait for the live shows to start.”

Dawn added: “I’m gagging to find Jesus with the help of the good Lord.”

The winner will take the lead role in a national tour of the musical.

Radio 1’s Chris Moyles will play Herod, Spice Girl Mel C is Mary Magdalene, while comedian Tim Minchin takes the role of Judas.