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Gareth Malone unveils medical emergency that halted filming of latest BBC show


One singer collapsed during the intense rehearsals for Gareth Malone's latest BBC show, which sees him train up eight novice singers to perform Handel's Messiah.

Following the success of Gareth Malone's Passion last year, the beloved choirmaster is back at it, this time taking on Handel's Messiah for an unforgettable Easter performance. For Gareth, the choice of Messiah felt instinctual; one of his earliest musical memories is of attending the oratorio with his parents, and his Welsh grandmother once performed it in her choir. Despite the physical demands, Gareth still dedicates time to stay fit and has recently embraced a new passion: "I've just taken up hot yoga.

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