Demi Lovato

A third Camp Rock film has been confirmed by Disney but Demi Lovato, who shot to global fame in the leading role of Mitchie Torres, will not be a part of the cast

Demi Lovato will not return for Camp Rock 3. The pop star, 33, shot to fame when she took on the leading role of Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel Original movie in 2008, and appeared alongside the Jonas Brothers, as well as other network stars like Alyson Stoner and Meaghan Martin.

Mitchie was an aspiring singer/songwriter desperate to attend the titular summer camp, but could only afford to do so if her mother was employed there as a chef. The film came about after the success of High School Musical, which made a star out of Zac Efron and became the network’s second-most successful franchise behind Hannah Montana. Camp Rock followed Demi’s character as she battled with camp rivalries and eventually plucked up the courage to belt out This Is Me in a grand competition.

The film spawned a sequel, titled Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, which was released in 2010, in which Demi reprised her role. Around the same time, the singer had been starring in her own sitcom titled Sonny With A Chance, but made a swift exit from the show after just one season and the format had to be hastily retooled as she dealt with a series of personal struggles.

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Now, a third instalment of Camp Rock has been confirmed and Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas, will return in their roles as members of the fictional boyband Connect 3. Also making a comeback is Maria Canals-Barrera, who played Demi’s mother Connie. Fans will also recognise her for starring as Theresa, the on-screen mother of Selena Gomez on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place.

Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, said: “Camp Rock is an important part of the Disney Channel Original Movie legacy, with unforgettable music, energetic storytelling, and characters that live in the hearts of fans to this day. Bringing it back with Kevin, Joe, Nick and Demi is such a full-circle moment, and we can’t wait to reintroduce this world to a new generation.”

According to TMZ, Demi is not part of the cast but will instead serve as an executive producer alongside the Jonas Brothers.

Joy Ride actress Sherry Cola has joined the cast in the role of Lark, and will be seen alongside by Liamani Segura, Malachi Barto, Lumi Pollack, Hudson Stone, Brooklynn Pitts, Casey Trotter and Ava Jean, all of whom will play newcomers to the camp. The plot will see Connect 3 lose their support act for an upcoming reunion tour, and they return to Camp Rock in search of an up-and-coming star to act as a replacement.

In the late 2000s, Demi, who also dated Joe Jonas for a period of time, was a mainstay on Disney Channel and was part of a cohort of young stars like Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, as well as twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse.. Earlier this year, Demi treated fans to a surprise Camp Rock reunion when she and the Jonas Brothers got together to sing their most famous song from the Disney movie.

The Jonas Brothers were performing for their 20th anniversary tour in New Jersey and included the song Gotta Find You form the iconic movie.

After the performance, Demi shared a video singing with Joe witht he caption: “thanks for having me @jonasbrothers”, which sent fans wild.

One person commented: “most important moment of my life”, while another added: “THIS WILL BE STUDIED AT HISTORY BOOKS”.

A third fan commented: “First we get Freakier Friday, Princess Diaries 3 is being filmed, Miley announced she wants to do something special for Hannah Montana, and now this, life is good!”, while another added: “I can’t fully explain but this was healing”.

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Disney Channel fans are just realising that you can experience a holiday just like Camp Rock in real life; there is an almost identical spot with beautiful lakes, campfires and more

Every noughties child who was glued to the Disney Channel had one dream: to rock out at Camp Rock and rub shoulders with the Jonas Brothers, just like Demi Lovato’s character, Mitchie Torres. Nearly two decades on from the film’s release, fans are still belting out tunes from the Camp Rock soundtrack and its follow-up, Camp Rock 2.

Now, die-hard movie buffs can rejoice as there’s a ‘real-life Camp Rock’ where they can live out their musical fantasies. Nestled in Haliburton in Ontario, Canada, Kilcoo Camp offers idyllic scenes that could be straight out of the movie, featuring quaint cabins and lush woodlands set against the backdrop of the pristine Lake Wanakita.

A TikTok user recently shared a sneak peak of her time there. TikTok user @nomswithcat declared she was “living out my childhood dreams” while posting about her last meal at the camp.

Her final day kicked off with a “splendid view” and a breakfast of bread cake. “I had it every single day, it’s literally just jam and bread,” she confessed.

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After breakfast, she warmed up for a dance session, later indulging in a hearty lunch of spaghetti and meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, which she described as “sweet and savoury”.

The camp experience wrapped up with a classic evening of fireside barbecue and s’mores.

“It was such a lovely way to end off camp,” the TikToker said, admitting she would miss the camp cuisine.

Fans of the iconic film were left stunned to discover that Camp Rock isn’t mere fiction.

One flabbergasted fan exclaimed: “Camp rock is a real place why didn’t anyone tell me.” Another lamented: “You mean to tell me I could have saved all my money to go here?”

“Wait you’re telling me that we can go to Camp Rock,” echoed another, full of surprise. “Wait, what this is real?” one asked in disbelief.

While another shared their astonishment: “Why didn’t I know this was a thing?” “Oh wow never knew it was real,” admitted yet another fan.

The location, known for hosting summer camps and educational trips, also offers private retreats.

However, enthusiasts dreaming of their own Camp Rock experience should note that it comes with a hefty price tag; a four-week stay this summer will set you back $6,675 (£4902), while a two-week stint costs $3,950 (£2901).

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