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Lauren Platt guides eight teen singers through the highs and lows of the music industry, and there's a twist... their Mums are the judges!
Anna Maynard
Herself - Presenter
Melvin Odoom
Himself - Presenter
Max Cooke
Himself - Musical Director
2017
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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?
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.
2016
Kevin Adams has a challenge for the Mums to win a chance of showcasing their child's talent. Whilst David Tench and Bradley McIntosh set the group a creative challenge.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
The four finalists perform 2 songs in hopes of winning the slot on the bill for Radio 1's Big Weekend.
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.
2018
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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.
The four finalists perform two songs in front of a live studio audience and a panel of music industry judges in the grand final.
Got What It Takes winner Rio takes to the main stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend for the biggest performance of her life.
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.
2018
Eight fresh young stars arrive at the music mansion to compete for an amazing prize - the chance to perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend. But they aren't the only new faces arriving in the mansion. On her own personal journey is new presenter Anna Maynard, and working with the singers is a new musical director, Max Cooke. This time the kids face a tricky vlogging challenge with online superstar Sophia Grace, and the mums make a big splash when they go head to head with footballing freestylers F2! But the big question is who will walk away with the win in the very first sing-off.
The eight kids head to London's West End, to sing on the Aladdin stage. Their performance will be judged by Jasmine, played by Jade Ewen, and renowned choreographer Ben Clare. The mums take on an adrenaline-pumping zip-line in their next challenge, Drop the Beat, to try and secure their kid the final place in the sing-off.
Bars and Melody arrive in the music mansion to host an epic rap battle between the singers. Music maestro max is in for a nasty surprise when the group take on his favourite Dua Lipa track. And things get personal in the mum's challenge when they try to make a clay sculpture of their own child's head. Which mum will be artistic enough to win their kid the final Sing-Off spot?
Things get competitive when talented twins Max and Harvey arrive in the music mansion. The singers have to get creative in a music video challenge. The mums try to hold their nerve as they take to the rally track for some high-speed karaoke. And it's the chance for one singer to pull ahead of the pack as we reach the crucial fourth Sing-Off.
The singers have a music master class with song-writer John Newman. Things get emotional in the lesson when the kids take on a powerful Shawn Mendes song. And the mums go head to head with the Hertfordshire Cheetahs, an American football team who definitely don't go easy on them!
The singers get a taste of what it's really like to be famous when they face a tricky interview at Radio 1. Which one of them will dish the dirt when DJ Maya Jama tries to dig a little deeper into their personal lives? Then it all falls to pieces in the music lesson when the singers take on an Ariana Grande track, which proves to be their biggest nightmare. And it's time to find out which of the mums knows their child best when they are entered into in a game show challenge with a very messy forfeit.
Things heat up when the arrival of Olly Murs causes a music mansion meltdown. The singers struggle to sing in Spanish when they take on a Liam Payne track. It all goes downhill for the mums when they are chased by a yeti down the UK's longest toboggan track. And one singer finally pulls ahead of the pack in the all-important seventh Sing-Off.
Things get emotional for one singer when the group take on a Spanish dance challenge. It all gets a bit cringeworthy when the mums take to the stage in a lip-sync battle. And in the final sing-off, one singer walks away with the elusive fast pass into the grand final.
It's the semi-final. The seven remaining singers are put to the test in a make-or-break performance at the world-famous Metropolis recording studio. All seven get to perform one track but only three can make it through to the grand final, and it's all down to the public vote. Who will win over the nation and earn their spot in the final and whose journey in the competition will end?
It's the grand final and four singers take to the stage for a nerve-racking performance in front of a studio audience and a panel of music industry judges. The winner will walk away with a life-changing opportunity - the chance to perform on the main stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend and to record a collaboration with a mystery star. But the finalists aren't the only ones feeling the pressure - after weeks of training for the big day, Anna Maynard will also be stepping up to make her first solo performance.
Winner Lauren collabs with Bars and Melody, before taking the main stage at Radio One's Big Weekend.
2020
Anna Maynard presents the singing competition where the contestants’ mums are the judges. Eight new talented teens arrive at the music mansion and take part in a live streaming challenge with Strictly’s Saffron Barker.
Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts sets the singers a 'protect our planet' songwriting challenge. Can the mums face their fears and board a terrifying rollercoaster to win that final Sing Off spot?
Choreographer to the stars Liam Lunniss puts the singers' dance skills to the test, before the mums get to show off their own moves.
Lady Leshurr runs a rap masterclass, and the mums are out on the football pitch.
The singers head to Radio 1 to be interviewed by Jordan North.
The singers form two bands with the help of Four of Diamonds, while the mums dive into their challenge in the Got What It Takes pool.
The singers take to the West End stage before a Greatest Showman sing-off, and the mums turn photographers to shoot their singer's first album cover.
Pop megastar HRVY surprises the singers as they learn his hit song Personal, then sets them a music video challenge. Can anyone snatch the fast pass to the grand final from current leader Ned?
It’s the semi-final from the world-famous Metropolis Studios. Which singer will get your vote to see them in next week’s grand final?
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2021
Anna Maynard welcomes new co-host Melvin Odoom and this year’s talented teen singers and their mums to the Music Mansion.
The competition begins as the singers write their debut singles, to be judged by popstar Mae Muller - but how will the mums get on directing the video?
Pop star Donel challenges the singers with a socials takeover, before Series 3 winner Rio judges the sing-off.
RAYE surprises the singers with some superstar vocal coaching, before judging a sing-off of her own track Natalie Don’t. Melvin Odoom supports The Momagers as they deal with a scandal at a press conference, and Radio 1’s Vick Hope grills the singers in an interview.
Anna’s brother Conor Maynard brings musical theatre to the Music Mansion. Can our talented Singers also dance and act?
Anna and Melvin welcome JLS's Aston Merrygold to curate the first-ever Got What It Takes festival. Who will he pick as his headline acts for the all-important last end of show sing-off at the Music Mansion?
The singers perform for the semi-final public vote - who do you want to see make it through to the grand final?
Anna Maynard takes a look back to find out just what it takes to be a success on the show.
It’s the Grand Final! Find out which three singers have made it through with the results of the semi-final public vote. Becky Hill, Jonas Blue and Rickie Haywood-Williams join as judges to crown a winner, and Becky performs her hot song Remember
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