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Hi-5 (also known as Hi-5 UK) is a British children's television programme, based on the Australian children's TV series of the same name, which was premiered on Cartoonito and CITV on 3 November 2008.
Creator Helena Harris initially conceived Hi-5 in 1998 along with co-producer Posie Graeme-Evans, developing the series as entertainment for preschoolers. [4] During her time living in England, Harris realised that children are the same around the world, and was inspired to create a children's series which would appeal globally. [4]
[1] [3] Greene became the brand's executive creative director in 2012 and was the executive producer for Hi-5 House. [2] She stated "we're really excited to be working with Nine to develop a reinvigorated Hi-5 show". [6] Auditions for the cast were held in November 2016, and the successful auditionees were revealed in December.
Kathleen de Leon Jones (born Kathleen de Leon, 1 September 1977) is a Filipino-born Australian actress, dancer, and singer.She was an original cast member of the ARIA Award winning Australian children's musical group Hi-5 from 1998 to 2006 and left Hi-5 after nine years with the group.
The program is known for its educational content, and for the cast of the program, who became a recognised musical group for children outside of the series, known collectively as Hi-5. It has generated discussion about what is considered appropriate television for children.
Kellie Lynn Crawford (née Hoggart; born 1 May 1974), is an Australian singer, actress and children's performer. Crawford was an original member of the Australian children's musical group Hi-5 from 1998 to 2008 and was also a member of pop group Teen Queens. She left Hi-5 in December 2008 after ten years with the group.
[1] Noel Price from Southern Star, who had over a decade of experience in children's television, was assigned as the executive producer of the new series. [9] [10] Of the cast change in later years, Price explained how Hi-5 was designed so that its popularity would not rely solely on the cast members' individual appeal. [11]
The final group of 10 episodes from the second season premiered on September 25, 2006. [7] In August 2006, Cheateam Mosley and Taylor-Corbett left the cast to pursue other ventures. [vague] New touring members Sydney James and Yasmeen Sulieman joined Balmilero, Cregan, and Korbee, but were not featured in the television series. [8]