Tumble (TV series)


Tumble is a British television show, featuring celebrities taking part in gymnastics to win the votes of the public. Learning sessions were given on the basics of gymnastics to the celebrities taking part. The show was backed by British Gymnastics. The trainers were the same ones who trained Louis Smith and Beth Tweddle. The show was broadcast live over six episodes on BBC One, starting on 9 August 2014.
The series was hosted by Alex Jones. The judges were Nadia Comăneci, Louis Smith, Craig Heap and Sebastien Stella.
On occasions the judges would perform a routine.
On 14 November 2014, BBC One cancelled the show after only one series.

Production

The television show was commissioned by Charlotte Moore and Mark Lindsay. Katie Taylor, the controller of BBC entertainment and events, said: "One thing’s for certain, you can expect the celebs to be pushed out of their comfort zone in what is probably the most physically demanding show of its kind anywhere in the world." BBC Worldwide has invested in the series. Charlotte Moore said: "Let's Get Ready to Tumble will see brave celebrity contestants sign up to the toughest live Saturday night TV challenge yet!"

Couples

The celebrities taking part were announced on 13 June 2014. On 25 July, it was announced that fitness instructor & motivational speaker Mr Motivator had withdrawn from the programme after dislocating his knee, necessitating surgery. His professional partner Kerry Scotts withdrew as well. On 28 July, it was confirmed that screen actor Peter Duncan was to replace Mr Motivator in the competition with his partner Kate McWilliam.
CelebrityKnown forProfessional partnerStatus
Louise HazelOlympic GamesConor KennyBack Up Couple
Andrea McLeanLoose Women panelistAlex UttleyEliminated 1st
on 16 August 2014
Emma SammsGeneral Hospital actressIvan PastoreEliminated 2nd
on 23 August 2014
John PartridgeFormer EastEnders actorKat WouldEliminated 3rd
on 30 August 2014
Peter DuncanStage & screen actorKate McWilliamEliminated 4th
on 6 September 2014
Amelle BerrabahSugababes singerDoug FordyceEliminated 5th
on 13 September 2014
Carl FrochRetired professional boxerSita BhullerEliminated 5th
on 13 September 2014
Lucy MecklenburghFormer The Only Way Is Essex starBilly GeorgeEliminated 5th
on 13 September 2014
Sarah HardingFormer Girls Aloud singerLeon FagbemiRunners-up
on 13 September 2014
Ian "H" WatkinsSteps singerHolly JohnstoneRunners-up
on 13 September 2014
Bobby LockwoodWolfblood & House of Anubis actorKristin AllenWinner
on 13 September 2014

Scoring chart

Average chart

This table only counts for performances scored on a traditional 40-point scale.
Rank by averagePlaceCoupleTotalNumber of
disciplines		Average
11Bobby & Kristin223.5731.9
22H & Holly220.5731.5
34Carl & Sita212.5730.4
44Amelle & Doug206.5729.5
52Sarah & Leon197.5728.2
64Lucy & Billy196.0728.0
68John & Kat112.0428.0
87Peter & Kate160.5626.8
99Emma & Ivan74.5324.8
1010Andrea & Alex43.0221.5

Highest and lowest scoring performances of the series

The best and worst performances in each discipline according to the judges' 40-points scale are as follows:
DisciplineCelebrityHighest scoreCelebrityLowest score
Aerial HoopIan "H" Watkins31.0Andrea McLean21.0
FloorBobby Lockwood36.0Lucy Mecklenburgh20.0
RhythmicBobby Lockwood34.5Amelle Berrabah24.0
TrampolineBobby Lockwood35.0John Partridge26.0
Parallel barsBobby Lockwood32.5Peter Duncan24.5
BeamAmelle Berrabah31.5Sarah Harding21.0
TrapezeIan "H" Watkins40.0Bobby Lockwood33.5

Weekly scores and songs

Week 1 (9 August)

Ratings

All ratings are taken from BARB.
Episode
no.		AirdateTotal viewers
Weekly ranking
BBC One
13.4428
23.5428
3N/AOutside Top 30
4N/AOutside Top 30
5N/AOutside Top 30
6N/AOutside Top 30