This is the 2nd dumbest idea idea (the first was making a US cast) the Australian Hi-5 is perfect so leave it alone.

well at least let the aussie cast have their last tour there!!!!! "
Hi-5 Lice circus stageshow.....they toured singapore and australia....its not fair the UK pple didnt get to see it...at least.......circus show their last tour there

I dont think it'll be a great idea since US people have learned to love the aussie cast last so many years.. & now a sudden change!

Anyway.. I hope the cast is good.. & they dont have same end as UK cast :(

This is just so unfair for the people of the UK who have come to love the Aussie Hi-5 group. Now they suddenly dont get to see them anymore and have to adjust to a new group of people. I just dont see it working, just like the US cast.

This is a very sad indeed for all the fans.

First the Australia, second the America, third the Spanish Cast and last is the UK cast?!?!?!?! It's so impossible.... I don't want to see the UK cast... They're like Australians :(

Its definitely not a good idea! An obvious example is the US cast, which did not work. People love the Aussie cast so why not let it be that way? What's the point of creating a new cast? Its just going to disappoint the UK fans if the Aussie cast does not tour the UK!

This is really wrong!
The UK fans will really hate this!
I even hate this!!!
Well at least they aren't making MORE new cast....I'm sooo disappointed....but it'll be quite cool to see another different cast doing the same song! But it's not right at all!! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!?!?!???!?!

I have mixed feelings about this announcement. While I think it is great to always explore new production franchising opportunities, I get the feeling that many of their British (and to a certain extent Irish) fans and viewers will be put off watching the show by the sight of a new bunch of practically unknown Hear'Say-wannabe types taking over and that the early Australian cast episodes may discontinue being shown on TV in Britain once their contract with Channel Five ends and Turner starts making this new local version for the UK.

I wish Turner would go ahead and just let Southern Star Entertainment start making some special additional "Hi-5 Extra" content featuring the Australian cast but aimed specifically at their British audiences. I like the idea of having one show for the whole global market hosted by the same original bunch of people. I know this probably will not happen.

Interesting how GMTV (which was once known as TV-AM under Bruce Gyngell and David Frost's co-management and still had Sir David's morning show on Sundays for a little while after the 1993 takeover) is also involved in this new local Hi-5 spin-off production. Plus ITV (which carries GMTV) is the number one rated free-to-air terrestrial network in the UK.

i'm am deeply shocked at this........ so unfair, what's the point of having new casts and new episodes ! i mean they're just going to show the episodes we've already seen from the aussie version, just with new people
i can't believe this, i am so outraged !!!!!
(five is not even showing series ten so far, i've been waiting for so long and they don't show it)
hi-5 australia must continue and be the onyl hi-5 i feel

Yup this sux. And here was me waiting patiently for Ch5 to show Season 10, and now I find they won't be showing it. No more Charli, how will I cope. ????

I think this is a brilliant idea!! There are so many talented people in the UK and i think its great UK are showing what they have to offer. The picture i have seen of the new Hi-5 cast are perfect for the show as they look fun and young, great role models for children.
Bring on UK Hi-5!!!!

WE KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT TV ENTERTAINMENT SINCE MY PARTNER WROTE THE THEME MUSIC FOR MANY UK ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS (CHART SHOW, YOU BET AND MANY OTHERS). I was almost in tears when I saw the new UK cast of Hi5 earlier today, this is a huge mistake, the cast is young and fit true, but they lack the aussie spirit, they are souless and lack passion and are lacking in natural animation - my 2 year daughter lost interest within 5 seconds of watching, and that says a lot since she loved the aussie hi5 and danced to their songs etc, they kept her attention throughout the programme - they even kept my attention because they had the right type of delivery that sealed your attention, what a shame, they will be missed and I'm afraid it'll be Nickelodeon for us again! We converted to Cartoonito because of the aussie Hi5. It's simple it's nothing to do with race creed or colour, the aussie one worked the UK one sucks. BIG MISTAKE.

Don't forget that the australians have been doing this for 11years!!!
Please give the UK cast a chance.

One more thing.

What is this about colour or creed!!!

I think the uk cast are fantastic. I haven't got any children but I find it very interesting to watch while having my breakfast. I also think Jenny in pink will be a great hit especially with the little girls. Chris is fun and a great singer. Come on guys, support the uk.

we need to start a petition to get the aussie's back, the uk version is ribbish they dont look like there enjoying it just reading a script. Why fix something if it isn't broken!!!!

Oh come on - i'm a young mum and have just started watching hi-5 uk. We never watched the aussie version as the kids have just got into the show now.
The uk cast are brilliant, young fresh and such good role models. I am proud to say that my kids (and me!) love the show, and can't wait to bye our tickets for the up-coming tour!
Keep up the amazing work Hi-5 UK!!

I think the Uk one is rubbish. My daughter absolutely loves Hi 5. She would record it on sky plus and then sit literally all day watching them over and over again. She knew the songs off by heart. She adores Nathan. We have watched one episode of the UK version and she has no interest in it at all !! The set is not good - it looks like it was a show from the 70's/80's, and the australian version looks like the more modern version. Very dull and just looks like it has been put together quickly.
Bring back the australian one !!

Oh come on guys - give it a chance! I bet you thought the australian one was a bit strange until you got used to them all! Support the UK!

The new hi 5 are brill love them love them great singing and dance and lots of colour and fun the kids will have great fun watching. keep it going HI 5.

shock at first of this news but have been watching on Cartoonito and i think the UK cast are great!!
Young, fun and full of energy.
Cat's a natural and Chris is great! v good looking.
I'm going to keep watching.
Support the UK!

Given that all of the original cast of Hi-5 have now called it a day, I think this vindicates the decision to create a UK version. Keep in mind, the target age group for this particular franchise only spans a few years. By tying kids to the brand as opposed to the individual performers, they build a lot more longevity and flexibility into their product.

what a major disappointment - why can't TV muppets just leave the show alone, if you can't do a decent job of it and Hi-5 UK - YOU'RE RUBBISH, then don't do it at all. I'm gobsmacked at the casting choices - so average. I'm also peeved the show can't dress them properly...in fact that peeves me the most. Where's all the glitter and glam that made the Hi-5 team so creative and exciting. Nice to see they're all wearing Primark.
Please GO AWAY and put the Aussie one back on. Give us Hi-5 fans a break.
Mother of 3 year old.

We don't need a UK version of Hi 5 as we already have the milkshake team on channel 5 and they are fab - the aussie show is great so leave it as it is.

i never watched the aussie version with my child but she loves the uk version of hi 5 and i cannot get the dvd anywhere

I have never seen the other versions of hi 5 but i can't believe the negative comments posted by some people regarding the uk cast. My daughter loves the show and all the cast and i think they are so bubbly and full of spirit which is so important for children. Please get over yourself people and a big well done to the uk cast for a great show.

I am Australian and moved here 5 years ago. My eldest (now 8) loved Hi5 in Australia and also the Wiggles. I took him to all the concerts with his friends and they loved it. My 2nd child (now 5) missed out on all of this as we moved to the UK just after he was born. However my 3 yr old daughter loves the UK version of Hi5 and is besotted with Luke. I would love to be able to take her to one of their concerts or the taping of their shows but there doesn't seem to be any information about Hi5 other than this site which is all about rubbishing the current cast - which I do not understand as I think they are doing a good job. My little girl would be very upset if she couldn't see Hi5 everyday. Well done to all 5 members.

Negative People get over yourselves!!! The cast are just doing there jobs entertaining kids and they do it well !! both my children aged three & one both love the show and i cant wait to take them to the concert ,I've seen the aussie version and yeah they where good but it's time for new faces and the faces of the uk cast fit .I don't get the negativity towards the uk cast it's pathetic.... We need to suppot the uk cast they are doing brilliant Keep it up guys & Well done......

Negative People get over yourselves!!! The cast are just doing there jobs entertaining kids and they do it well !! both my children aged three & one both love the show and i cant wait to take them to the concert ,I've seen the aussie version and yeah they where good but it's time for new faces and the faces of the uk cast fit .I don't get the negativity towards the uk cast it's pathetic.... We need to support the uk cast they are doing brilliant Keep it up guys & Well done......

Can someone please tell me where I can get a DVD or CD or the UK version of Hi-5 my 2 year old adores them and the tour here in newcastle was cancelled we were all gutted I would love to get her some things for xmas, but have looked everywhere and there is nothing!!!!! She hates the ausi version so I dont want to buy her any of that stuff!!!

The UK version is outstanding in it's realism. The characters appear normal, as opposed to the Oz and USA versions who appear plastic and to have had too many fizzy drinks!! My wife and I both agree that the UK cast are better than the Aussie cast by far...but the real proof is our 2 year old who gets up and turns off the telly during the Aussie show but sits glued to the UK one!!!

some of u dont have a clue, i have never watched the other version but my daughter now 20 months is obsessed with the uk version she loves it, i really cant see what the problem is it is very educational she is picking up so many different things off the programs including the actions to there dances and in the mean time it gives me a little break as i can just sit her in front of hi5 while i get on with me housework, i dont know what i would do if it werent for that and i have to say sometimes i find myself sitting there watching it with her, the best kids show i have seen in years, a big thumbs up from me and my daughter :-)