Midas Cases VII
Sophie Evans - Over The Rainbow 2010
Over the Rainbow started in March 2010 and was BBC One's & Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's TV talent search for Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
Dean's Midas choice for the show was Sophie Evans from Tonypandy in Wales.
Sophie went on to finish in 2nd place.
Dean said "Sophie stood out a mile during the audition shows and it was an easy choice for her to be my Midas act."
"Sophie's boyfriend Tom and her family have been so supportive of me and my work and I have already told them that Sophie is set for a very successful career in the business."
David Evans (Sophie's dad) said to Dean "Thanks very much for your belief and terrific support."
Tom Rees (Sophie's Boyfriend) also thanked Dean for his support and just a couple of days after the Final Sophie sent this to Dean "Thanks for your support."
Update - July 22nd 2010
It was announced today that Sophie Evans will be the understudy to Danielle Evans once the show opens in early 2011.
Dean said "I said from the audition stages that Sophie would be Dorothy and yet again I have been proved right."
"I wish her all the luck in the world for the future."
Sophie Evans
Update - November 2011
If you are wanting to see Sophie in the Wizard of Oz then please visit.
In late October Dean caught up with Sophie after one of her performances.
Sophie Evans
England vs Slovenia World Cup - June 2010
After two below par draws against the USA (1-1) and Algeria (0-0), England needed to win the final group match against Slovenia to qualify for the last 16.
Dean Midas got involved and asked all devoted England fans to use their positive energies to 'will a victory' for England by focusing on his Dean Midas/England logo that he created.
This release and this one went out prior to the game.
England went on to win 1-0 with a Jermain Defoe goal.
Press Release
Charlotte & Mark - Wedding 2010
Charlotte, a member of Dean's ghost team had her original May wedding in Disney cancelled due to the ash cloud.
With the day of her dreams set to be in tatters Dean contacted the media and managed to get quite a lot of coverage for her and Mark which helped them get a new date sorted...they have now been married just over a month (at July 5th 2010).
In true Team Midas style below is a picture of Charlotte with her husband Mark in the grounds of the Haunted Mansion, Florida.
Good Luck for the future Charlotte & Mark.
Charlotte & Mark
Newcastle United - Premiership 2010/11
Last season Dean famously backed Newcastle United (see Midas page VI) as they won the Championship and now as the Toon return to the Premier league, Dean has announced that he is staying with them for another season.
Dean said "The doom and gloom merchants in the media are already talking about Newcastle struggling and that they will get relegated, but it won't happen."
"Even the most hardened sceptical Newcastle fan got behind me last season and that's why I won't let them down this season, this time next year Newcastle fans will be looking forward to another season in the Premier league."
For more information please visit.
Newcastle United Home Shirt
Update - 7th February 2011
On Saturday 5th February at St James' Park a miracle happened...a Midas miracle.
At half time Newcastle 4 nil down to Arsenal.
In a remarkable turnaround Newcastle scored 4 goals in the last 25 minutes to earn an unbelievable draw.
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The Final word goes to NUFC.COM "There have been some crazy days at St. James' Park but this has got to top the lot, as United turned around a four goal deficit and almost won, on a simply staggering day."
Kara Tointon - Strictly Come Dancing (2010)
Dean's Midas act for the new series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing is Kara Tointon.
The show begins on Saturday 11th September.
Good Luck Kara.
Kara Tointon
Update - December
On Saturday 18th December Kara was crowned the Winner of Strictly Come Dancing beating Matt Baker.
Kara Tointon wins Strictly Come Dancing
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