Sky1 to Air Michael Jackson Séance

LONDON: Sky1 has commissioned a two-part special on the late Michael Jackson, featuring psychic medium Derek Acorah as he attempts to make contact with the recently passed King of Pop.

Presented by June Sarpong, the hour-long specials Michael Jackson: The Live Séance and Michael Jackson: The Search for His Spirit are set for broadcast in November. Michael Jackson: The Search for His Spirit delves into both Jackson’s psyche and inspirations, previewing some of the tactics and triggers that will feature in the séance. Sarpong will be joined by psychic Bobby Marchesso and close friends of Jackson, including Ian Halperin, author of the Michael Jackson biography Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, Thriller video co-star Ola Ray and spiritual healer Reverend June Gatlin. In Michael Jackson: The Live Séance, Acorah will attempt to contact the music legend from a secret location familiar to, and previously inhabited by, Jackson.

Stuart Murphy, the director of programs at Sky1 HD, Sky1, Sky2 and Sky 3, commented: “There is an insatiable appetite to find out more about Michael Jackson. He was an extraordinary figure and the curiosity surrounding his life—and his death—stretches well beyond fans of his music. These programs will explore whether it is possible to make contact with Michael and will seek to give his fans new insight into their idol.”

Sarpong said: “I’ve always been a huge Michael Jackson fan, he truly was the King of Pop, and I was shocked and saddened by his sudden death. I think viewers will find this programme intriguing and will want to tune in to see what happens. It’s the first time I’ve done anything like this but I’m open minded and can’t wait to see what Derek uncovers.”

The specials will air on Sky1 HD and Sky1.