
Got What it Takes? (2016)
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David Tench as Himself - Musical Director
Episodes 34
Episode 2
The contestants test their vocal range when faced with performing a challenging Sia anthem, but will they be able to hit the notes? Guided by Youtube sensation Dodie Clark, the group pair off to create their own videos in the Vlogging Challenge, while the mums tackle a muddy assault course in a bid to win their child a place in the end of show sing-off.
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The competition heats up as the eight young singers are tasked with learning a fast-paced choreography routine at Pineapple Dance Studios with streetdance sensations Flawless. The rivalry between the mums continues to build as their skills are tested in a game of archery. But which contestants will snap up the sing-off spots and perform a Vance Joy number at the end of the show?
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Music maestro David Tench is concerned when the children are faced with singing a difficult Jessie J song, and will the eight young singers be up to the challenge? Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan visits the Music Mansion and challenges the children to write their own songs. The rivalry between the mums hits new heights as they are faced with tackling a climbing wall to gain that final place in the sing-off for their child.
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The competition continues at the Music Mansion with a new song to learn and some of the group are struggling to remember the words. Things get personal when the eight young singers visit Radio 1 and are interviewed by presenter Cel Spellman - what will their answers reveal about themselves? The mums battle it out for the final space in the sing-off in an interesting spin on musical chairs. Who will take to the stage this time?
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A new song with a rock twist leaves some of the group feeling worried. Carrie Fletcher visits the Music Mansion to teach the children about the importance of stage presence, but will they be able to keep singing when faced with some surprising distractions? The rivalry between the mums heats up as they try to score penalties against England's number one.
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A power ballad tests the young singers as the competition continues. A stylist to the stars visits the Music Mansion and the group are challenged to develop their own individual look. But which two will stand out in the style stakes to make it to the sing-off? The mums' memories are tested when taking part in a recollection challenge with a twist in order to get their child onto the stage.
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Tensions are high as the young singers battle it out for their last chance to gain that automatic spot in the final. Music maestro David Tench is impressed at the progress of all the contestants, but who will qualify to sing a Sam Smith song in the sing-off? The children are challenged to promote themselves to a music label manager with help from pop star Elyar Fox, while the mums go above and beyond for their child and tackle a demanding high ropes course.
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With one child already through to the final, the seven remaining children visit a recording studio to sing for the public vote. Which of the seven will make it to the final show and be one step closer to singing on stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend? With a full band behind them, the kids must give the performance of their lives
Read MoreGrand Final
The four finalists perform 2 songs in hopes of winning the slot on the bill for Radio 1's Big Weekend.
Read MoreThe Winner's Story
Having been crowned champion of Got What It Takes?, our winner is put through their paces a final time before their ultimate performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend. Performance coach Kevin Adams ensures they have the stage presence and skills to match their singing prowess with a confidence lesson beforehand. Stylist to the stars Ayishat Akanbi is also on hand to style it out , to make sure they look the part on the Introducing stage. There's a surprise in store when they arrive at Radio 1's Big weekend, when there's some last-minute advice from a famous face. Music maestro David Tench and presenter Lauren Platt are also there to guide them, as they take to the stage to prove, once and for all, they've got what it takes.
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Eight young singers and their mums arrive at the music mansion where presenter Lauren Platt reveals the exciting prize they will all be competing for. With help from music maestro David Tench, the group must learn to put their own spin on an Adele song. The competition begins with a visit from boy band legend Tony Mortimer of East 17, who challenges the contestants to write their own songs. Games guru Kevin Adams tests the determination of the mums in a fierce zorbing race where they have to look the part - but which three competitors will get a chance to perform in this week's sing-off?
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The eight young singers perform a popular song by Justin Bieber. The pressure is on when the group head to BBC Radio 1 to be interviewed by radio DJ Nick Grimshaw and must impress both Nick and his producer. Things get messy for the mums when they race against the clock in a challenging assault course in order to win their child that final place in the end of show sing-off.
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The eight young singers face the challenge of adapting a rock song by Imagine Dragons to their own style. Emotions run high in the Music Mansion when Britain's Got Talent finalist Calum Scott pays a visit to judge the singers on their performance style while the mums hop into action, competing to win their child the third and final place in the end of show sing-off.
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The eight young singers compete to perform an emotional song by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth. Vlogger Bethan Leadley, aka Musical Bethan, challenges the singers to connect with their fan base by pairing off to create an entertaining and engaging vlog. Several of the mums face their fears as they 'scale the charts' hoping to secure a spot for their child in the end of show sing-off.
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The singers need all the help they can get from David Tench as they face their most challenging song yet. Half of pop-rock sensation The Vamps arrives at the music mansion to test how our eight young singers handle distractions, and mums are not only competing to win their child a spot in the end of show sing-off - but also trying to protect them from being gunged!
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The eight young singers learn a Ne-Yo hit song, creative director Dan Shipton splits the singers into two groups and challenges them to create their own one-take music video, but being the centre of attention doesn't come naturally to everyone. Meanwhile, competition between the mums heat up as they battle for their child to go through to the end of show sing-off.
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It's week seven and it's time to step up and face another song, but as the competition heats up, so do the nerves. With Erin wishing the song didn't exist, how will the rest react when they find out they'll be singing a One Republic number one hit single? This week our eight contestants have to stand out and 'walk the walk' with their top fashion picks and impress our industry expert. The mums are under pressure once again to get their child into the end of show sing-off - there's no time for horsing around now!
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It's the final week at the music mansion. Evan is in the lead but the pressure in on with a few of the other contestants close to catching up with him, which could result in a tie-break. Emotions are running high as the kids battle it out for one last time to win themselves a spot in the final, and how will our eight cope with having to freestyle in a hip-hop routine with one of UK's biggest dance groups? Games guru Kevin Adams is back for the most crucial challenge yet as the mums must make a terrifying freefall to the ground in order to win their child that spot in the last end of show sing-off!
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Lauren Platt presents the semi-final from a world famous recording studio. Performing this time for the public vote, our seven amazing teen singers attempt to win over the audience at home and gain a coveted place in the Grand Final, where the life-changing opportunity of performing at R1's Big Weekend is up for grabs. It's not the Mums making the decision this time - it's you!
Read MoreEpisode 10
It's crunch time as the four finalists go head to head to perform two songs in front of a studio audience and a panel of industry judges. Who will be crowned the winner of Got What It Takes? and be awarded the ultimate prize of performing on the main stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend?
Read MoreThe Winner's Story
Having been crowned the Got What It Takes winner, Jorja is put through her paces a final time before her ultimate performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend. Performance coach Kevin Adams ensures that Jorja has the stage presence and skills to match her singing prowess with a confidence lesson beforehand. Stylist to the stars Alex Longmore is also on hand to style it out with Jorja, to make sure she looks the part on stage, and David Tench takes her through a rehearsal of her songs for the big day.
Read MoreSpice Girl Surprise
Eight fresh young wannabes arrive at the Music Mansion to battle it out for their spot in the first sing-off. The kids hope to impress Spice Girl Geri Horner, who sets them a tricky songwriting task, while giving them an exclusive acoustic performance and some top industry tips. And of course the mums are also put to the test in an egg-streme obstacle course.
Read MoreJake Mitchell Pranks the Mums
Jake Mitchell, YouTube sensation, pranks his way into the Music Mansion to create havoc amongst our teen musicians and their mums. Trying to vlog their way to the end of show Sing-Off, pairs are set trending online challenges, while the mums must fly without wings in an air tunnel to try and secure the final place for their child.
Read MoreStrictly Stars Dance-Off
Strictly Come Dancing stars AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt visit, as the kids must choreograph their own moves to a famous hit song. Meanwhile, the mums rock out to fill the third Sing-Off slot, but disaster strikes as one of them sustains an injury and has to be rushed to hospital.
Read MoreThe Big Interview
Tensions run high as the eight young singers are grilled by Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo in the Big Interview challenge. Who will keep calm and manage to dodge the tricky questions? Meanwhile, the mums rev up for their driving challenge, trying to remember celebrity faces whilst whizzing round a rally circuit.
Read MoreDress Like a Popstar
The teen singers must create their own popstar image, helped by fashion stylist to the stars, Sabrina Grant. Will they manage to strut their stuff on the catwalk in front of a big shopping centre crowd? The mums brush up on their art skills, with added pressure when they find out who they're painting! Not everyone is left happy with the bigger picture.
Read MoreUnion J Harmony Challenge
British boyband Union J pop by the Music Mansion with a harmony challenge for the kids: will they manage to be beautifully in tune or an awful racket? The mums face rough tides when pulled behind a speedboat on a giant inflatable - who will manage to stay afloat the longest? With only three Sing-Off's left, the competition is hotting up - can anyone win a second Sing-Off to take the lead?
Read MoreIronik Rap Battle
In the most difficult challenge yet, emotions are running high as the kids must compete in front of music producer, DJ and rapper, Ironik. Something's a bit fishy as the mums become mermaids for the day. Who will win the penultimate end-of-show Sing-Off?
Read MoreFlying Solo with Aston
The young singers try to master the art of performing while uncomfortable and get performance tips from former JLS singer Aston Merrygold. Find out who flies into the last Sing-Off, while the mums must face their own fears in the terrifying Leap of Faith. And who will win the fast-track pass into the Grand Final?
Read MoreThe Public Vote
It's the semi-final, so the public vote for the three singers to go through to the grand final, keeping them in with a chance of winning the 'money can't buy' prize. In a make or break performance at a famous recording studio, the seven remaining contestants must put everything they have learned throughout the series to the test. They have done all they can and it's now time for viewers at home to decide who will make it to the final four.
Read MoreThe Grand Final!
The four finalists perform two songs in front of a live studio audience and a panel of music industry judges in the grand final.
Read MoreThe Winner's Story
Got What It Takes winner Rio takes to the main stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend for the biggest performance of her life.
Read MoreThe Story So Far
Catch up with your favourite stars from the first three series of Got What It Takes? Who has started at the prestigious Brit School? Which three graduates have formed a successful girl band? Who went on to become an X Factor finalist? Also, they meet up with Max and Harvey, Bars and Melody and Donal to get some advice on the next steps in their careers.
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