The first Comic Relief Does Fame Academy took place on 7 March 2003 and lasted until

Red Nose Day Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. Definition Comic relief usually means a releasing of emotional or other tension resulting from a comic episo ...

on 14 March, where the final show was presented and the winner was announced. It was hosted by

Patrick Kielty Patrick Kielty (born 31 January 1971) is a Northern Irish comedian and television personality. Background Kielty was born in County Down, Northern Ireland, and grew up in the village of Dundrum. He is one of three sons born to the businessm ...

and

Cat Deeley Catherine Elizabeth Deeley (born 23 October 1976) is an English television presenter and actress. From 1998 to 2002, she hosted the ITV children's show '' SMTV Live,'' for which she won a BAFTA Children's Award, and its spin-off chart show '' ...

. Nine British celebrities moved into the Fame Academy.

Will Mellor William Mellor (born 3 April 1976) is an English actor, singer and model. He is known for his roles as Jambo Bolton in ''Hollyoaks'', Gaz Wilkinson in '' Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'', Warren Stamp in EastEnders, DC Spike Tanne ...

was the eventual winner of the sho

Contestants

Teachers

Most of the original Fame Academy teachers were back, including Richard Park, Carrie Grant, and Kevin Adams. David Grant was a newcomer, as a second voice coach.

Format

The same elimination mechanism as the 2002 series, with the teachers putting three on 'probation' each night, with the public saving one and the students the second.

Semi-Final Twist

However, in the 'semi-final' with only three students left the producers decided to change the student vote to include all expelled students as well as the contestant saved by the public. Will, who was saved by the public, voted to save Kwame, while all six of the expelled students voted to save Ruby, changing the lineup of the final two.

Results and elimination

: Indicates the winning contestant : Indicates the contestant who was eliminated from the competition : Indicates the contestant who was the Grade A student for the week : Indicates a contestant who was safe, and was neither the Grade A student or facing probation : Indicates a contestant who faced probation, but was saved by the public vote. : Indicates a contestant who faced probation, but was saved by their fellow students : Indicates a contestant who was unable to perform at the live show : Indicates a contestant who was not eliminated from the show, but had to withdraw due to illness : Indicates that the contestant had been eliminated from the show, and was no longer competing at the academy. Notes: * Note 1: In the launch show, all contestants faced the public vote, the two with the fewest votes were put on probation and then faced the contestants vote. * Note 2: Four contestants were put on probation instead of the usual three, with the public saving two. * Note 3: All four remaining contestants were put on probation with the public saving two. * Note 4: All three finalists faced probation with the public saving just one, the eliminated contestants returned to participate in the student vote.

External links

* {{Comic Relief British reality television series 2003 British television series debuts Comic Relief Fame Academy 2003 British television seasons