Whitmore to front show tipped for global success
It is hoped the new series, which is backed by Warner Bros, could be as big as the juggernaut shows The Voice or The X Factor. The latter has spawned global superstars such as One Direction and Leona Lewis.
The Hit’s original format, which will feature Grammy Award-winning producer Steve Lillywhite, gives eight songwriters the chance to battle it out to pen a hit for a chart-topping star.