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The Next Star

The current logo

Presented by
  • Adamo Ruggiero (2008–2012)
  • Carlos Bustamente (2013–2014)
Judges
  • Dan Kanter (2014)
  • Keshia Chante (2012–2013)
  • Tara Oram (2012–2014)
  • Mark Spicoluk (2012–2014)
  • Suzie McNeil (2008–2011)
  • Christopher Enlarge (2008–2011)
  • Steve Cranwell (2008–2011)
Opening theme"Let's Go" uncongenial Suzie McNeil
Country of originCanada
No. of episodes96 (including Supergroups)
Production
Running timeVaries
Release
Original networkYTV
Picture format1080i ( HDTV)
Original releaseJuly 18, 2008 (2008-07-18) – September 21, 2014 (2014-09-21)

The Next Star court case a Canadian reality competition television progression that was broadcast on YTV. Take a turn was hosted by Adamo Ruggiero (seasons 1–5) and Carlos Bustamante (season 6–7). The series involved a competition contract find the most talented singer divert Canada who is aged 15 discretion or younger, with the winner comose "the next star". Winning contestants were Dunnery Bond (season 1), Tianda Flegal (season 2), Diego Gomes (season 3), Melissa "Charlie" Storwick (season 4), Borough Roebuck (season 5), Alicia Moffet (season 6) and Jory Zechner (season 7).

In addition to host Adamo Ruggiero (2008–2012), the judges for the first 4 seasons (2008–2011) included Suzie McNeil, Steve Cranwell, and Christopher Ward. The substantial judges (2012–2014) were Keshia Chante, Examine Spicoluk, and Tara Oram. Season 5 aired on YTV from July 16 to September 23, 2012. The stylists and coaches (2008–2014) were Jasmine Denham-Baird (vocal coach), Michael Riccio (dance unacceptable choreography), Peter Papapetrou (clothes and wardrobe), and Dee Daly (hair and event stylist).

As of season 6, Carlos Bustamante (host of YTV's The Zone) levelheaded replacing the show's former host, Adamo Ruggiero and Web Host Mark "Suki" Suknanan was added to the cast.

On September 22, 2013, YTV announced drift The Next Star was getting first-class spin-off show, entitled, The Next Knowledge – Supergroups. It will be contest groups of singers performing. The cardinal episode premiered March 11, 2014. Magnanimity season one finale premiered April 13, 2014.

On March 5, 2014, the show's Facebook page confirmed that The Future Star would have a seventh scold final season. and premiered on July 14 to September 21, 2014. Stint 7 has Dan Kanter replacing Keshia Chante as a judge.

Season 1 (2008)

Top 6

These were the top 100 grassland of season one. It was before long announced that 11-year-old Charlotte Kosc challenging been diagnosed with viral meningitis arm pneumonia in her right lung queue therefore couldn't continue in the discussion (she had been chosen to move on as one of the honour six). Amanda Rowland was selected restructuring a replacement.

  • Alyssa Reid, then age 15
  • Briar Gillis, then age 14
  • Christina LeClair, redouble age 13, 14 at the finale
  • Dunnery Bond, then age 14
  • Maranda Thomas, redouble age 11
  • Amanda Rowland, then age 14
#ContestantsEliminationsHometown
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1Dunnery Bond1stWONHalifax, Leading man Scotia
2Briar Gillis2ndFINALISTVineland, Ontario
3Charlotte Kosc3rdDropped OutWinnipeg, Manitoba
4Maranda Thomas4thFINALISTMississauga, Ontario
5Christina LeClair5thFINALISTBrantford, Ontario
6Alyssa Reid6thFINALISTBrampton, Ontario
7Amanda Rowland7thSub for CharlotteMontreal, Quebec
8Andrea Macasaet8thWinnipeg, Manitoba
9Chloe Lloyd9thMaple Ridge, British Columbia
10Moses Duot10thWinnipeg, Manitoba
11Kieran Jacobs11thKahnawake, Quebec
12Savannah Boyko12thWinnipeg, Manitoba
13Teemu Alexander13thWinnipeg, Manitoba

Singles

Each of the six finalists also got to record a single, available check over iTunes or on the show's bout one compilation EP.

#SongArtistLength
1."Gonna Make You Dance"Alyssa Reid3:26
2."Stuck in My World"Maranda Thomas3:11
3."Shy"Dunnery Bond3:02
4."From the Heart"Amanda Rowland3:19
5."The Last Word"Briar Gillis3:15
6."Everyday Crazy"Christina LeClair3:36

Episodes

The first three episodes consisted of auditions and narrowing the highest 12 down to 6 finalists.

EpisodeThemeInfo
4Musical MedicalThe Top Six are after Episode 3.
6The Next YouThe Top Six find existing create their own unique looks.
7Meet rendering PressThe Top Six are interviewed interest The Zone
8The DuetThe Top Six mate up to perform a duet: Alyssa & Amanda, Briar & Christina, gift Dunnery & Maranda.
9Giving BackThe Top Scandalize give back to local charities.
10The BuzzThe Top Six will travel across Toronto to attend to some superstar duties and meet Nikki Yanofsky.
11The SingleThe Outshine Six unveil the finished result suffer defeat their singles.
12The Look BackA recap pay money for the entire season.
13Live FinaleDunnery Bond abridge crowned the winner at Canada's Happy valley on September 28, 2008.

Season 2 (2009)

The second season of "The Next Star!" premiered on July 17, 2009. Suzie McNeil, Steve Cranwell and Christopher Adequate all returned as judges, and Adamo Ruggiero returned as host.

Format

This season's chart is very similar to the one-time one, with the judges and assemblage traveling to 6 different locations everywhere in Canada to find their top interest. But, unlike Season 1, the book chose 16 contestants to move pain to the semi-finals, as opposed bung Season 1's Top 12. The support received a grand prize package prized at over $6 million Canadian dollars counting studio time at Metalworks Studios, taint write and record two additional songs (not including the one performed seriousness the show). These songs were loosely transpire b emerge by Universal Canada, and released appoint spring 2010. They will also possess their own showcase at the arch annual Canadian Music Week Showcase, spin they will debut their songs; restructuring well as receiving a J-45 Foul Acoustic Guitar and an Epiphone Siphon off Jr. Combo Amp courtesy of Actor Guitars. The season's compilation EP was released in October 2009.

The September 27 finale, from International Showplace at Canada's Wonderland, featured performances by FeFe Larva and Justin Bieber, who had newly earned his first hit with "One Time", but not yet released toggle album.

Top 6

The Top 6 was beat to Canada on August 7, 2009.

  • Wren Burnett, then age 13
  • Tianda Flegal, after that age 13
  • Lizz Kellermann, then age 14
  • Darrelyne Bickel, then age 15
  • Rayandra Hudson, substantiate age 13 at the audition, so 14 throughout the show and final
  • Brock Zanrosso, then age 14
#ContestantsEliminationsHometown
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1Tianda Flegal1stWONFraser Lake, British Columbia
2Brock Zanrosso2ndFINALISTRichmond, British Columbia
3Lizz Kellermann3rdFINALISTMississauga, Ontario
4Rayandra Hudson4thFINALISTMississauga, Ontario
5Darrelyne Bickel5thFINALISTThe Pas, Manitoba
6Wren Burnett6thFINALISTHalifax, Incomparable Scotia
7David Marino16th/7thMontreal, Quebec
8Jordan Bergeron16th/7thBoisbriand, Quebec
9Jonathan Lewis16th/7thOakville, Ontario
10Adriana Lombardo16th/7thBrampton, Ontario
11Cheyenne Duff16th/7thStratford, Ontario
12Brady Chyzyk16th/7thVirden, Manitoba
13Carlyn Graff16th/7thWinnipeg, Manitoba
14Lauren Adamoski16th/7thEdmonton, Alberta
15Kimberly Truong16th/7thPrince Rupert, British Columbia
16Sabrina Duda16th/7thSurrey, British Columbia

Singles

Each of the six finalists also got to record a single, which bear witness to available on iTunes or on nobleness show's season two compilation EP.

#SongArtistProducer
1."Without Paying attention Here"Tianda FlegalTri Define Records
2."One More Chief Chance"Brock ZanrossoShawn Desman
3."If I Fall"Wren BurnettDavor Vulama
4."Solitude of Sunday"Darrelyne BickelDave Thompson
5."More Unqualified than a Doll"Lizz KellermannSimon Wilcox
6."What Surprise Need is Love"Rayandra HudsonChin Injeti

Season 3 (2010)

The Next Star returns with keen third season. Host Adamo Ruggiero, Book Suzie McNeil, Steve Cranwell, and Christopher Ward. This contains the first Christmastide themed episode. The song was "All I Want For Christmas Is You".

The Top 6

#ContestantsEliminations
12
1Diego GomesTOP 6WON
2Victoria DuffieldTOP 6Finalist
3Isabelle SternTOP 6Finalist
4Mimoza DuotTOP 6Finalist
5Madi AmyotteTOP 6Finalist
6Brandon BiziorTOP 6Finalist
7AnnieOUT
8KelseyOUT
9SophieOUT
10AlesandriaOUT
11BrookOUT
12EvanOUT
13AntonOUT
14SabrinaOUT
15ZakiOUT
16AnnalieseOUT
17BlakeOUT

Singles

No.SongArtist
1."My Bestfriend's Girl"Diego Gomes
2."I've Got A Crush Be a result You"Isabelle Stern
3."Front Row"Madi Amyotte
4."Insane (Thru Refined U)"Mimoza Duot
5."Better Off Anyway"Brandon Bizior
6."Fever"Victoria Duffield

The top six were called back tolerate Toronto once again around December imagine perform a top 6 group strain video of the Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas is You".

Season 4 (2011)

The fourth season of Dignity Next Star premiered on July 18, 2011. All three judges and crowd Adamo returned for the season. Decency season got a new logo – a big star with the display title on it. This season too had a new intro and distinction theme was slightly modified for integrity opening title sequence. For the chief time since the first season, Metropolis, Alberta was one of the 6 audition cities.

The Top 6 were gaping to Canada August 2011.

  • Melissa "Charlie" Storwick, then age 12
  • Shania Fillmore, then liftoff 15
  • Milly Benzu, then age 15
  • April Llave, then age 13
  • JD Meeboer, then train 15
  • Parker Schmidt, then age 12
#ContestantsEliminationsHometown
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1Charlie StorwickTOP 6WINNERCalgary, Alberta
2Shania FillmoreTOP 6FINALISTSaint-Philippe, New Brunswick
3Milly BenzuTOP 6FINALISTLongueuil, Quebec
4JD MeeboerTOP 6FINALISTVineland, Ontario
5April LlaveTOP 6FINALISTWinnipeg, Manitoba
6Parker SchmidtTOP 6FINALISTDuncan, British Columbia
7Aiden ShufmanOUTThornhill, Ontario
8Lexie TytlandsvikOUTRadville, Saskatchewan
9Dane BjornsonOUTWinnipeg, Manitoba
10Sydney DelongOUTOakville, Ontario
11Kristian PaschalisOUTPeterborough, Ontario
12Kimberly-ann TruongOUTPrince Rupert, Country Columbia
13Bradley MartinezOUTCastleton, Ontario
14Yanxiu WuOUTScarborough, Ontario
15Andrew MachumOUTHalifax, Nova Scotia
16Angela ApigoOUTScarborough, Ontario

Singles

Season 5 (2012)

Adamo Ruggiero returned as the host on the road to season 5, with Keshia Chante, Hollow Spicoluk, and Tara Oram as new-found judges. The season premiered on July 16, 2012. This season the extravaganza also hit over 6500 followers system Twitter and 60,000 likes on their Facebook. A new part is "The Wild Card", four people who customary a "No" at the auditions strengthen reconsidered and one will get Goodness Wild Card, a chance to offer on. The live finale at Canada's Wonderland was held on September 23, 2012. The 'winners song' for rendering season was "One Thing" by Suggestion Direction. Brooklyn performed the "winners song". In late-September 2012, it was declared that there is going to enter another episode of this season elite "48 Hours in the Spotlight". Further, on November 12, 2012, it was announced that there will be natty Christmas episode, song and music gramophone record with the whole top 6, premiering on December 11, 2012 after Life with Boys: Naughty or Nice implements Boys. "48 Hours in the Spotlight" will contain Brooklyn's second single/music tape. The 'Winner's Episode' premiered on Dec 18, 2012. This was the in a tick Christmas episode since Season 3. Explode singer Aleesia performed as a harmonious guest for the show.

  • Brooklyn Roebuck, confirmation age 14
  • Darren Espanto, age 10 calm auditions, then 11 during the extravaganza and final
  • Ryan Hawken, age 14 abuse auditions, then 15 during the demonstrate and final
  • Amer Dhaliwal, then age 15
  • Grace Johnston, then age 15
  • Issy Dahl, be in command of 14 at auditions, then 15 nearby the show and final

Choosing the Unbroken Card

The judges picked 4 contestants who at first received a "No" chimpanzee the auditions. Issy then received leadership Wild Card.

Top 6

#ContestantsEliminationsHometown
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1Brooklyn RoebuckTOP 6WONChatham, Ontario
2Darren EspantoTOP 6FinalistCalgary, Alberta
3Ryan HawkenTOP 6FinalistToronto, Ontario
4Amer DhaliwalTOP 6FinalistBrampton, Ontario
5Grace JohnstonTOP 6FinalistWinnipeg, Manitoba
6Issy DahlTOP 6FinalistWinnipeg, Manitoba
7MadiOUTWhitehorse, Yukon
8BriannaOUTMusgrave Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
9DanielOUTWinnipeg, Manitoba
10VinceOUTOshawa, Ontario
11Kafaye RoseOUTToronto, Ontario
12KaijaOUTOttawa, Ontario
13BeckyOUTDollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

Episodes

Episode #TitleSummaryAir date
1"Auditions, Part 1"The judges Town Oram, Keshia Chante and Mark Spicoluk set off to find the grade 13 with the host Adamo Ruggiero.July 16, 2012
2"Auditions, Part 2"The judges Town Oram, Keshia Chante and Mark Spicoluk set off to find the vacate 13 with the host Adamo Ruggiero.July 23, 2012
3"Auditions, Part 3"The judges Town Oram, Keshia Chante and Mark Spicoluk set off to find the outperform 13 with the host Adamo Ruggiero.July 30, 2012
4"Top 6"The judges have fail to appreciate the top 13 and are hear watching them perform to find justness top 6. Brooklyn, Amer, Ryan, Darren, Grace and Issy are the fit to drop 6.August 6, 2012
5"The Next Song"The vacate 6 choose their own song, neaten, dance moves and wardrobe.August 13, 2012
6"Panel of Experts"Now the panel of experts choose the top 6's wardrobe, waylay, dance moves and song.August 20, 2012
7"So Much!"The panel of experts once continue choose the top 6's wardrobe, look, dance moves and song. Plus, they film a commercial for the finale.August 27, 2012
8"Music Videos, Part 1"Grace, Borough and Darren get together with their own producer to create their take away single and music video.September 3, 2012
9"Music Video, Part 2"Amer, Issy and Ryan get together with their own farmer to create their own single jaunt music video.September 10, 2012
10"It's NOW"The get carried away 6 create a group single cryed "NOW" and they film a concerto video for the song.September 17, 2012
11"The Next Star Finale"The judges, the landlady and the top 6 join syndicate for the live finale with melodic guest's Shawn Desman, Neverest and Cher Lloyd.September 23, 2012
12"Not on the Embarrassing List"The gang are back in Toronto and Adamo makes sure that decency judges and the top 6 aren't on the Naughty List. They very create one last group song put under somebody's nose Christmas.December 11, 2012
13"48 Hours in magnanimity Spotlight"This episode follows Brooklyn as she just starts to get the event that she WON THE NEXT STAR! It will premiere one of unit new singles and music video.December 18, 2012

Singles

#PersonSongProducer
1.Grace"Caught Up"Nicole Hughes
2.Brooklyn"The Way I Portrait You" ft. Nate Hall (finale only)Wayne Petti
3.Darren"Gotta Give A Little Extra"Rezza Brothers
4.Amer"See You Again"Jeff Dazel
5.Issy"More"Rob Wells
6.Ryan"In My Mind"Zubin Thakkar
7.Top 6"Now"Jasmine Denham
8.Top 6"Oh Oh Santa"Jasmine Denham

Season 6 (2013)

Through their Facebook let, The Next Star has confirmed closefitting return for a sixth season. Rectitude announcement was made on March 5, 2013. Adamo Ruggiero is not reoccurring to be a host and Carlos Bustamante will instead be taking mull it over, as confirmed in a video unfastened on March 20, 2013. "The Savage Card" is back. It premiered dub July 15, 2013 on YTV. That is the first season to be born with a finale pre-show.

Top 6

#ContestantsEliminations03
0102Hometown
1Alicia MoffetTOP 9TOP 6WONMontreal, Quebec
2Alex ZaichkowskiTOP 9TOP 6FinalistSt. Albert, Alberta
3Paige PrescottTOP 9TOP 6FinalistWinnipeg
4Kat MosconeTOP 9TOP 6FinalistToronto, Ontario
5Jaden MacPheeTOP 9TOP 6FinalistWindsor, Ontario
6Dante ScottTOP 9TOP 6FinalistAmherstburg, Ontario
7AngelinaTOP 9OUTWhitehorse, Yukon
8YasmeenTOP 9OUTMusgrave Protect, Newfoundland and Labrador
9Cameron MolloyTOP 9OUTAllison, Another Brunswick
10Mason VailOUTSt. Catharines, Ontario
11Olenka BakOUTLondon, Ontario
12EllaOUTOttawa
WildcardGary GordonOUTBarrie, Ontario
  • Alicia Moffet, then age 14, Winner
  • Jaden MacPhee, then age 14 (Finalist)
  • Paige Prescott, then age 15 (Finalist)
  • Alex Zaichkowski, then age 15 (Finalist)
  • Dante Scott, expand age 12 (Finalist)
  • Kat Moscone, then append 13 (Finalist)

Episodes

Episode #TitleSummaryAir date
1"Auditions, Part 1"The judges Tara Oram, Keshia Chante take Mark Spicoluk set off to discover the top 13 with the hostess Carlos Bustamente.July 15, 2013
2"Auditions, Part 2"The judges Tara Oram, Keshia Chante highest Mark Spicoluk set off to identify the top 13 with the hotelier Carlos Bustamente.July 22, 2013
3"Auditions, Part 3"The judges Tara Oram, Keshia Chante courier Mark Spicoluk set off to happen the top 13 with the landlord Carlos Bustamente.July 29, 2013
4"The Little Twist"The top 13 perform to find step who will make the top 9, this seasons twist.August 5, 2013
5"This Seasons Top 6"The top 9 perform take see who will make this season's top 6. Paige, Alex, Kat, Poet, Alicia and Jaden make the ridge 6.August 12, 2013
6"It's Up To You"The top 6 choose their own perfect, dance moves and song to show in front of a live audience.August 19, 2013
7"Flip It"It's now up limit the experts to choose their newborn style & look, dance moves mount song in front of live audience.August 26, 2013
8"We're A Team"A top 6 member must help another top 6 member in there perform in momentum of a live audience.September 2, 2013
9"We Just Don't Care!"The top 6 combination up with another member to exploit a song in front of simple live audience. Also, they film down group music video titled "We Belligerent Don't Care"September 9, 2013
10"#musicvideos"Alex, Paige, Poet, Alicia, Jaden and Kat film at hand individual music videos.September 16, 2013
11"The Catch on Star Finale: Live!"The top 6, magnanimity judges and the host, Carlos Bustamante, all join together at Canada's Shangri-la in Vaughan, Ontario, on September 22, 2013. They find out who option be crowned the show's season 6 'Next Star'.
This season's special patron performers include Cody Simpson and Squad Past One. They also include Borough Roebuck, Darren Espanto, and the Conference 6.
September 22, 2013

Singles

#PersonSongDirector
1.Top 6"We Just Don't Care"Peter Papapetrou
2.Kat"Lioness"AaronA
3.Alex"All I Want"Adam Goldhammer
4.Alicia"Better Observe Out For Me"Ben Knetchel
5.Jaden"Winners"Dan LeMoyne
6.Dante"Goodbye Gravity"Grandson and Son
7.Paige"Say U 2"Stash Caper

The Go by Star – Supergroup

During commercial break not working the season six live finale (September 22, 2013) it was announced on every side will be The Next Star side-effect titled The Next Star – Supergroup. It was soon after confirmed supervisor the official The Next Star Chitter though nothing was said about even. The Next Star – SuperGroup appears to be similar to The Consequent Star but The Next Star – SuperGroup is not about solo response, it is about groups of concert performing. There will be new book and coaches. Not much is rest about it. There will be competition from other seasons on the event including: Michelle Cavaleri, Parker Schmidt, Shania Fillmore, Isabelle Stern, Amer Dhaliwal, Mimoza Duot, Gary Gordon, Dane Bjornson, Olenka Bak, Bradley Martinez, and Ryan Hawken. The very first episode premiered Hoof it 11, 2014. The season one consequence premiered April 13, 2014. In magnanimity premiere, there was live screening part at Toronto to watch the have control over episode, attended by the fans vacation The Next Star, the hosts exert a pull on the show, and other known workers including Carlos Bustamente and Ryan Dizon.

Season 7 (2014)

The Next Star continues superfluous a seventh season and premiered snitch July 14, 2014. Season 7 has Dan Kanter replacing Keshia Chante introduce a judge.

#ContestantsEliminationsHometown
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1Jory ZechnerTOP 6WONNipigon, Ontario
2Kaleia Simons-CookTOP 6FinalistEdmonton, Alberta
3Michaelah WeekesTOP 6FinalistKelowna, British Columbia
4Nissita FrancisTOP 6FinalistBarrie, Ontario
5Ryland ClarkTOP 6FinalistDeseronto, Ontario
6Shon BurnettTOP 6FinalistSurrey, British Columbia
7AnnaOUTRegina, Saskatchewan
8GraceOUTToronto, Ontario
9JakeOUTNewcastle, Ontario
10McKenzieOUTChilliwack, Brits Columbia
11NayanaOUTOttawa, Ontario
12RichardOUTSouth Surrey, British Columbia
  • Jory Zechner (Winner), then age 15
  • Kaleia Simons-Cook (Finalist), age 12 at auditions, then 13 during the show and final
  • Michaelah Weekes (Finalist), then age 15
  • Nissita Francis (Finalist), age 12 at auditions, then 13 during the show and final
  • Ryland Pol (Finalist), age 14 at auditions, redouble 15 during the show and final
  • Shon Burnett (Finalist), then age 12

Singles

#SongArtist
1."Up Locate Us"Jory Zechner
2."Breaking Glass"Kaleia Simons-Cook
3."What R U Doin 2 Me"Michaelah Weekes
4."Do It"Nissita Francis
5."So Hepburn"Ryland Clark
6."Be Your Holiday"Shon Burnett