GET a couple of ordinary people, put them on the telly and make them into stars.

We've had Pop Idol, Fame Academy and some more I can't remember because I don't watch telly, I just like talking about it.

The latest set to hit our screens is none other than Bollywood Star.

It's the same old story - you get members of the public and stick them in front of some judges. A song and a dance later they might just have what it takes to star in a new Bollywood venture.

The only problem is the series, being launched by Channel Four, has already hit a bit of a snag.

Unfortunately there are already objections from some quarters that the judging panel is not what it should be.

It seems it is made of people who haven't really got what it takes to judge what kind of qualities make a good Bollywood Star...like a BBC Radio One DJ and a soap star.

I can see the point being raised.

As the would-be Bollywood starlets step on to the stage they might not get what they bargained for...

"What the hell is Sholay and why are you wearing the white suit?" the judges may ask.

What the judges should be asking is: "Well, he can act a bit, but do we think he's got the ability to appear in 20 movies a year as well as undertake a gruelling two months on the road appearing in as many shows we ask him to?" or "Do you think he'll take an IOU?"

If you are going to have a Bollywood-style programme, at least ask those who make them week in week out.

I for one won't be watching the latest line of shows trying to make a quick buck off a great idea because I have become tired of how the TV executives are milking everything for what it's worth.

After Wife Swap we now have Celebrity Wife Swap. Every time there is some sort of reality show you can be sure there will be an agent out there getting on the blower to his nearest TV channel trying to get his C-grade celebrity back on TV.

The worse case scenario might even see the people who became D-grade celebrities after appearing on Big Brother then being rolled out to star in celebrity reality shows.

It's as if there is far too much airtime. If you haven't got anything worthwhile to fill the schedule just put a Bond movie on!