Gillette DRAFTED Returns for Season 5 on The Score Television Network

-     Aspiring Canadian sportscasters are invited to "get their start" through Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada's Next Sportscaster
-     Viewers will once again play a part in deciding the winner
-     Visit Drafted.ca to find out more

TORONTO, March 18, 2013 /CNW/ - The Score and Gillette today announce that Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada's Next Sportscaster is returning for season 5.  Canadian sports fans are invited to give it their all as they audition for the job of a lifetime - a one year contract with The Score as its newest sportscaster as well as a one year spokesperson contract with Gillette in Canada.

Kicking off May 4^th in Halifax, the Gillette DRAFTED audition crew will hit the road in search of Canada's freshest face in sports broadcasting. And following the month-long Canada-wide search, 24 hopefuls will be invited to compete for one of six coveted finalist spots on the upcoming season of Gillette DRAFTED.

"We're extremely excited about partnering with Gillette to bring back Gillette DRAFTED for a 5^th season," says Greg Sansone, Vice President, The Score Television Network. "And, once again, we'll be inviting viewers to have their say and cast their vote which will make things that much more interesting."

Gillette DRAFTED hopefuls can apply online or audition in person at the following locations across Canada:

• May 4-5: Halifax Shopping Centre
• May 11-12: Market Mall (Calgary)
• May 25-26: Metropolis @ Metrotown (Vancouver)
• June 1-2: Toronto Eaton Centre
  
  

"There's no debate that Gillette DRAFTED has uncovered a wealth of talent in Canada over the last four seasons," says Rob Chambers, Brand Manager, Gillette Canada. "We've helped give the past winners a great start to their careers and we're looking forward to welcoming a new face to the Gillette Canada family."

For more information about Gillette DRAFTED, visit Drafted.ca and visit Gillette on Facebook to learn about Gillette's grooming lineup.

And to stay up-to-date on everything DRAFTED, follow:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drafted
Instagram: http://instagram.com/gillettedrafted
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SOURCE: The Score

Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
The Score
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Pam Baillie
Communications Manager
Procter & Gamble Inc.
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