Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum
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Young Dumb and Living Off Mum is an entertainment/reality series airing on BBC Three
. The series follows a group of young adults who have been waited on hand and foot their whole lives. The series sees them living together in a house and fending for themselves. Each week they must compete against each other in tough work challenges set by their parents, designed to encourage them to become more independent. After each assignment, their parents meet to watch the footage of the task and decide who, based on behaviour and performance, should be eliminated from the competition. At the end of the series, the winner receives a round-the-world trip for two people.
The show is part of BBC Three's Adult Season.
All episodes are narrated by Robert Webb
and produced by Byron Archard.
A Swedish
version called Ung och bortskämd (Young and Spoiled) began airing on SVT
on 8 November 2010 and were finished on 21 December. An Irish version premiered on TV3 in September 2010.
and Hollyoaks
and is currently studying at university. All of the contestants lived in a house, in Lewisham
, South East London, for a total of four weeks. Danielle, Dina and Dogan made it to the final of the show, which was eventually won by Danielle. Her prize was a trip for two around the world.
Chloe was removed from the house for a violent outburst at the night time. Due to this behaviour she couldn't stay in the house, as she would cause more friction between fellow housemates.
Harri had walked, as she couldn't take it. Being told once by Chloe, that she cannot sleep in the same bed as Marc, she then eventually gave way later on and packed her bags and booked a taxi back home.
Sophie said she was planning to walk after the elimination in Episode 1 after she had been told she was eliminated. Enzo was also considering walking in Episode 2, which was the main reason for his elimination despite arguably having shown the largest attempt in the house to grow up. Tom and Jack attempted to leave at the beginning of Episode 3, yet without any money or a place to go they stayed in the house. After losing her money in Episode 4 Gracie was considering walking, yet eventually decided to stay.
In Episode 6 Ruby Jo,Tom & Ryan had to renovate a family home that who the occupants have certain difficulties in life. Ryan Cox eventually won the series and Ruby Jo has decided to re-enter the competition after her experiences during her stay.
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
. The series follows a group of young adults who have been waited on hand and foot their whole lives. The series sees them living together in a house and fending for themselves. Each week they must compete against each other in tough work challenges set by their parents, designed to encourage them to become more independent. After each assignment, their parents meet to watch the footage of the task and decide who, based on behaviour and performance, should be eliminated from the competition. At the end of the series, the winner receives a round-the-world trip for two people.
The show is part of BBC Three's Adult Season.
All episodes are narrated by Robert Webb
Robert Webb (actor)
Robert Webb is an English actor, comedian and writer, and one half of the double act Mitchell and Webb, alongside David Mitchell.-Early life:...
and produced by Byron Archard.
A Swedish
Television in Sweden
Television in Sweden began in Sweden in the early 1950s with the first test transmissions, prior to the opening of the first station, Radiotjänst, two years later. A second channel was launched in 1969...
version called Ung och bortskämd (Young and Spoiled) began airing on SVT
Sveriges Television
Sveriges Television AB , Sweden's Television, is a national television broadcaster based in Sweden, funded by a compulsory fee to be paid by all television owners...
on 8 November 2010 and were finished on 21 December. An Irish version premiered on TV3 in September 2010.
Series One (2009)
Series One was first broadcast in July 2009. A total of eight contestants took part in the series; Danielle Tucker, Dina Massey, Dogan Peri, Jay Tronica, Nicola Hitchen, Orion Nurse, Rachel Hyde and Seán Owens. Seán has also previously appeared in Grange HillGrange Hill
Grange Hill is a British television drama series originally made by the BBC. The show began in 1978 on BBC1 and was one of the longest running programmes on British television...
and Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill...
and is currently studying at university. All of the contestants lived in a house, in Lewisham
Lewisham
Lewisham is a district in South London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
, South East London, for a total of four weeks. Danielle, Dina and Dogan made it to the final of the show, which was eventually won by Danielle. Her prize was a trip for two around the world.
| Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | |
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| Danielle Tucker | Bottom 4 | Bottom 4 | Bottom 3 | Safe | Safe | Winner (Episode 6) |
| Dogan Peri | Bottom 4 | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Runner-Up (Episode 6) |
| Dina Massey | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Runner-Up (Episode 6) |
| Sean Owens | Safe | Safe | Bottom 3 | Safe | Eliminated (Episode 5) |
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| Nicola Hitchen | Bottom 4 | Bottom 4 | Safe | Eliminated (Episode 4) |
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| Rachel Hyde | Safe | Bottom 4 | Eliminated (Episode 3) |
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| Jay Tronica | Safe | Eliminated (Episode 2) |
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| Orion Nurse | Eliminated (Episode 1) |
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Series Two (2010)
The second series started on Sunday 25 July and followed a new group of contestants. The format of the show remains unchanged from the previous series. This series originally had 8 contestants but a replacement contestant, Duane Johns, was added during the second week.Chloe was removed from the house for a violent outburst at the night time. Due to this behaviour she couldn't stay in the house, as she would cause more friction between fellow housemates.
Harri had walked, as she couldn't take it. Being told once by Chloe, that she cannot sleep in the same bed as Marc, she then eventually gave way later on and packed her bags and booked a taxi back home.
| Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Gardiner | Safe | Safe | Bottom 3 | Safe | Safe | Winner (Episode 6) |
| Coran Davies | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Runner-Up (Episode 6) |
| Danielle Stott | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom 2 | Runner-Up (Episode 6) |
| Adam Jackson-Gane | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom 2 | Eliminated (Episode 5) |
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| Iman Fares | Safe | Bottom 3 | Bottom 3 | Eliminated (Episode 4) |
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| Duane Johns | N/A | Bottom 3 | Eliminated (Episode 3) |
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| Marc Campfield | Safe | Eliminated (Episode 2) |
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| Harri Nagel | Walked (Episode 1) |
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| Chloe Duncalf | Removed (Episode 1) |
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Series Three (2011)
Filming started on the 20th March and finished on 12th April 2011. Series 3 began airing on 14 August and follows the same format as the previous series'. Just like the previous series', the series is made up of eight contestants; Jack Woodman, Ryan Cox, Tom Latham, Enzo Salerno, Gracie Dudley, Sophie Simpson, Jade Franklin and Ruby-Jo Leverton.Sophie said she was planning to walk after the elimination in Episode 1 after she had been told she was eliminated. Enzo was also considering walking in Episode 2, which was the main reason for his elimination despite arguably having shown the largest attempt in the house to grow up. Tom and Jack attempted to leave at the beginning of Episode 3, yet without any money or a place to go they stayed in the house. After losing her money in Episode 4 Gracie was considering walking, yet eventually decided to stay.
In Episode 6 Ruby Jo,Tom & Ryan had to renovate a family home that who the occupants have certain difficulties in life. Ryan Cox eventually won the series and Ruby Jo has decided to re-enter the competition after her experiences during her stay.
| Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | |
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| Ryan Cox | Bottom 3 | Safe | Bottom 3 | Safe | Safe | Winner (Episode 6) |
| Ruby-Jo Leverton | Safe | Bottom 3 | Bottom 3 | Safe | Safe | Runner-Up (Episode 6) |
| Tom Latham | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom 3 | Bottom 2 | Runner-Up (Episode 6) |
| Jack Woodman | Safe | Bottom 3 | Safe | Bottom 3 | Eliminated (Episode 5) |
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| Gracie Dudley | Bottom 3 | Safe | Safe | Eliminated (Episode 4) |
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| Jade Franklin | Safe | Safe | Eliminated (Episode 3) |
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| Enzo Salerno | Safe | Eliminated (Episode 2) |
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| Sophie Simpson | Eliminated (Episode 1) |
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