Redcoats' 'X Factor'

For the first time ever Butlins is launching an X Factor-style search for the next generation of its famous Redcoats.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Nov 2009, 14:38 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:44 BST

The nation can play Simon Cowell by looking at the would-be Redcoats' audition videos online and voting for their favourites.

Current TV stars Stephen Mulhern and Naomi Wilkinson got their first break at Butlins and now hopeful Redcoats are being urged to upload their audition videos to YouTube with the best 300 applicants being put through to the next round of interviews.

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To vote, log on to www.youtubecom/user/wearebutlins and visit the 'I Want To Be A Butlins Redcoat' playlist to view the videos. To enter log on and upload a video before November 15.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news at twitter.com/redcoataudition or by joining the 'I Want To Be A Butlins Redcoat' group on Facebook.

Known for world-class family entertainment, Butlins Redcoats are famed for their high energy, lively personalities and ability to entertain parents and children alike. The holiday company receives thousands of applications for the 20 new Redcoat positions created each year.

Butlins head of entertainment, Mike Godolphin, said: "It's time for the Redcoats to go online.

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"The Redcoat auditions are always an important time of year for us and we've now truly embraced the social media phenomenon and invited the nation to become part of the process."

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