East 17 star Teddy Coldwell was disqualified from a karaoke contest because he was ‘too authentic’ after singing a version of his own song.
The singer, 49, couldn’t resist entering the competition when he came across it during a recent outing in Hemel Hempstead last week.
The task was to sing a ‘banger for a banger’, meaning anyone who sang a song would be rewarded with a hotdog from the stall.
The competition was ran by BBC Three Counties Radio presenter Justin Dealey, who met Terry when he came over to sing a song.
Playing the segment for his listeners on Saturday, James said: ‘This is what happened when we played our game.
Oh no! East 17 star Teddy Coldwell was disqualified from a karaoke contest because he was ‘too authentic’ after singing a version of his own song (pictured with Justin Dealey)
Original line-up: East 17 comprised of Brian Harvey, John Hendy, Tony Mortimer and Terry (pictured), enjoyed hits such as Stay Another Day, Deep and Steam
‘So I’m stood by this hotdog stall, if they sing us a banger, and it’s good enough, I buy them a banger.’
Terry sang the band’s iconic nineties hit, Stay Another Day, however before he could reach the end of the song, Justin booted him out of the competition.
Justin said: ‘Sorry mate, too authentic, you’re disqualified.’
Terry jokingly replied: ‘Can I just have a slice of bacon or something?’
Last year, Terry revealed that he had become a father-of-six after his wife gave birth to a baby girl on December 17.
A spokesperson for the star said: ‘Terry is over the moon and delighted with the birth of his daughter who is his sixth child.
‘The baby weighed 6lbs and 6oz and mother and baby are doing well and are now at home.’
East 17 comprised of Brian Harvey, Tony Mortimer and John Hendy, enjoyed hits such as Stay Another Day, Deep and Steam.
Happy times: Last year, Terry revealed that he had become a father-of-six after his wife gave birth to a baby girl on December 17 (not pictured), ahead of Christmas
Iconic: Terry (second from left) starred in East 17 alongside bandmates Brian Harvey, Tony Mortimer and John Hendy and rose to fame with songs such as Steam
In 1997, Brian was sacked from East 17 after making comments in a radio interview that appeared to condone the use of the drug ecstasy.
The band continued with songwriter Tony Mortimer at the helm but he has since quit.
While Terry has been spending time at home with his family, it’s a busy time for the singer.
Terry now performs alongside Robbie Craig and Joe Livermore. They are currently on the East 17 Stay Another Day Tour and Terry also be seen on SKYS Never Mind The Buzzcocks 2022 Christmas Special, VAULT TV.
Next week he will star as a guest on the C4’s The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan Christmas Special which returns for season 3 on the December 27th 2022.
The band performed their latest single in a Romford branch of Marks And Spencer.
Sharing snaps from the day, Terry wrote: ‘Check out these stills from the music video shoot for -Team Romfords charity Single
‘This is not just another Christmas Song. @marksandspencerfoodpr,’
Still going: The new East 17 line-up performed their latest single in a Romford branch of Marks And Spencer recently – the band now consists of Terry, Robbie Craig and Joe Livermore
