The Next Star facts for kids
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| Opening theme | "Let's Go" by Suzie McNeil |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of episodes | 96 (including Supergroups) |
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| Running time | Varies |
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| Original network | YTV |
| Picture format | 1080i ( HDTV) |
| Original release | July 18, 2008 – September 21, 2014 |
The Next Star was a popular Canadian TV show on YTV. It was a reality competition where young singers competed to become "the next star." The show looked for the most talented singer in Canada who was 15 years old or younger.
The show had two main hosts: Adamo Ruggiero hosted from 2008 to 2012, and Carlos Bustamante took over from 2013 to 2014. Many judges helped decide who was the best. Early judges included Suzie McNeil, Steve Cranwell, and Christopher Ward. Later, Keshia Chante, Mark Spicoluk, and Tara Oram joined the team. The show also had coaches for singing, dancing, clothes, and makeup to help the contestants.
The winners of The Next Star were:
- Dunnery Bond (Season 1)
- Tianda Flegal (Season 2)
- Diego Gomes (Season 3)
- Melissa "Charlie" Storwick (Season 4)
- Brooklyn Roebuck (Season 5)
- Alicia Moffet (Season 6)
- Jory Zechner (Season 7)
In 2013, YTV announced a spin-off show called The Next Star – Supergroups. This show was all about groups of singers performing together, not solo artists. The Next Star had its seventh and final season in 2014.
Contents
- Season 1: Finding the First Star (2008)
- Season 2: New Prizes and Guests (2009)
- Season 3: A Christmas Episode (2010)
- Season 4: A New Look (2011)
- Season 5: The Wild Card (2012)
- Season 6: A New Host (2013)
- The Next Star – Supergroup: A New Kind of Competition
- Season 7: The Final Season (2014)
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Season 1: Finding the First Star (2008)
The first season of The Next Star started in 2008. The show searched for talented young singers across Canada.
Top 6 Contestants
Out of many hopefuls, the judges picked a "Top 6" group. One of the chosen contestants, Charlotte Kosc, had to leave the competition because she became sick. Amanda Rowland took her place. The finalists were:
- Alyssa Reid, age 15
- Briar Gillis, age 14
- Christina LeClair, age 13 (turned 14 during the show)
- Dunnery Bond, age 14
- Maranda Thomas, age 11
- Amanda Rowland, age 14
| # | Contestants | Eliminations | Hometown | |
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| 1 | Dunnery Bond | 1st | WON | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 2 | Briar Gillis | 2nd | FINALIST | Vineland, Ontario |
| 3 | Charlotte Kosc | 3rd | Dropped Out | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 4 | Maranda Thomas | 4th | FINALIST | Mississauga, Ontario |
| 5 | Christina LeClair | 5th | FINALIST | Brantford, Ontario |
| 6 | Alyssa Reid | 6th | FINALIST | Brampton, Ontario |
| 7 | Amanda Rowland | 7th | Sub for Charlotte | Montreal, Quebec |
Original Songs by Finalists
Each of the six finalists got to record their own song. These songs were available on iTunes and on the show's first music collection, called an EP.
| # | Song | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Gonna Make You Dance" | Alyssa Reid | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Stuck in My World" | Maranda Thomas | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Shy" | Dunnery Bond | 3:02 |
| 4. | "From the Heart" | Amanda Rowland | 3:19 |
| 5. | "The Last Word" | Briar Gillis | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Everyday Crazy" | Christina LeClair | 3:36 |
Season 1 Highlights
The first few episodes showed auditions. After that, the show followed the Top 6 as they worked on their music and performances.
| Episode | Theme | Info |
| 7 | Meet the Press | The Top Six were interviewed on The Zone. |
| 8 | The Duet | The Top Six sang songs in pairs. |
| 11 | The Single | The Top Six showed off their finished songs. |
| 13 | Live Finale | Dunnery Bond was announced as the winner at Canada's Wonderland on September 28, 2008. |
Season 2: New Prizes and Guests (2009)
The second season of The Next Star began on July 17, 2009. The same judges and host Adamo Ruggiero returned.
Season 2 Format
This season was similar to the first. Judges and the host traveled across Canada to find the best singers. This time, 16 contestants moved to the semi-finals, more than in Season 1. The winner received a huge prize, including studio time to record new songs. They also got to perform their songs at a big music event called Canadian Music Week Showcase.
The finale took place on September 27 at Canada's Wonderland. Famous singers like FeFe Dobson and Justin Bieber performed. Justin Bieber was just starting his career then, with his hit song "One Time".
Top 6 Contestants
The Top 6 for Season 2 were announced on August 7, 2009.
- Wren Burnett, age 13
- Tianda Flegal, age 13
- Lizz Kellermann, age 14
- Darrelyne Bickel, age 15
- Rayandra Hudson, age 13 (turned 14 during the show)
- Brock Zanrosso, age 14
| # | Contestants | Eliminations | Hometown | |
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| 1 | Tianda Flegal | 1st | WON | Fraser Lake, British Columbia |
| 2 | Brock Zanrosso | 2nd | FINALIST | Richmond, British Columbia |
| 3 | Lizz Kellermann | 3rd | FINALIST | Mississauga, Ontario |
| 4 | Rayandra Hudson | 4th | FINALIST | Mississauga, Ontario |
| 5 | Darrelyne Bickel | 5th | FINALIST | The Pas, Manitoba |
| 6 | Wren Burnett | 6th | FINALIST | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Original Songs from Season 2
The six finalists also recorded their own songs for this season's music collection.
| # | Song | Artist | Producer |
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| 1. | "Without You Here" | Tianda Flegal | Tri Define Records |
| 2. | "One More First Chance" | Brock Zanrosso | Shawn Desman |
| 3. | "If I Fall" | Wren Burnett | Davor Vulama |
| 4. | "Solitude of Sunday" | Darrelyne Bickel | Dave Thompson |
| 5. | "More Perfect than a Doll" | Lizz Kellermann | Simon Wilcox |
| 6. | "What We Need is Love" | Rayandra Hudson | Chin Injeti |
Season 3: A Christmas Episode (2010)
The Next Star returned for a third season with the same host, Adamo Ruggiero, and judges. This season featured the show's first Christmas-themed episode, where the contestants sang "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
Top 6 Contestants
| # | Contestants | Eliminations | ||
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| 1 | Diego Gomes | TOP 6 | WON | |
| 2 | Victoria Duffield | TOP 6 | Finalist | |
| 3 | Isabelle Stern | TOP 6 | Finalist | |
| 4 | Mimoza Duot | TOP 6 | Finalist | |
| 5 | Madi Amyotte | TOP 6 | Finalist | |
| 6 | Brandon Bizior | TOP 6 | Finalist | |
Original Songs from Season 3
The Top 6 finalists each recorded their own song.
| No. | Song | Artist |
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| 1. | "My Bestfriend's Girl" | Diego Gomes |
| 2. | "I've Got A Crush On You" | Isabelle Stern |
| 3. | "Front Row" | Madi Amyotte |
| 4. | "Insane (Thru With U)" | Mimoza Duot |
| 5. | "Better Off Anyway" | Brandon Bizior |
| 6. | "Fever" | Victoria Duffield |
The Top 6 also filmed a group music video for the Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas is You."
Season 4: A New Look (2011)
The fourth season of The Next Star premiered on July 18, 2011. The same judges and host Adamo Ruggiero returned. This season had a new logo and a new opening sequence for the show. For the first time since Season 1, Calgary, Alberta, was one of the cities where auditions were held.
Top 6 Contestants
The Top 6 for Season 4 were revealed in August 2011.
- Melissa "Charlie" Storwick, age 12
- Shania Fillmore, age 15
- Milly Benzu, age 15
- April Llave, age 13
- JD Meeboer, age 15
- Parker Schmidt, age 12
| # | Contestants | Eliminations | Hometown | |
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| 1 | Charlie Storwick | TOP 6 | WINNER | Calgary, Alberta |
| 2 | Shania Fillmore | TOP 6 | FINALIST | Saint-Philippe, New Brunswick |
| 3 | Milly Benzu | TOP 6 | FINALIST | Longueuil, Quebec |
| 4 | JD Meeboer | TOP 6 | FINALIST | Vineland, Ontario |
| 5 | April Llave | TOP 6 | FINALIST | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 6 | Parker Schmidt | TOP 6 | FINALIST | Duncan, British Columbia |
Original Songs from Season 4
The finalists recorded their own songs, and the Top 6 also performed a group song.
| # | Person | Song | Hometown |
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| 1. | Charlie Storwick | "Good As Gone" | Calgary, Alberta |
| 2. | Shania Fillmore | "Dreams" | Scarborough, Ontario |
| 3. | JD Meeboer | "Sparks Are Gonna Fly" | Vineland, Ontario |
| 4. | Parker Schmidt | "It Might Be You" | Scarborough, Ontario |
| 5. | April Llave | "Spotlight" | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 6. | Milly Benzu | "If You Were Mine" | Longueuil, Quebec |
| 7. | Top 6 | "Turn It Up Up Up" | Various |
Season 5: The Wild Card (2012)
Adamo Ruggiero returned as host for Season 5. This season introduced new judges: Keshia Chante, Mark Spicoluk, and Tara Oram. The season started on July 16, 2012.
A new part of the show called "The Wild Card" was added. Four contestants who didn't make it through the auditions were given a second chance, and one of them got to continue in the competition. Issy Dahl was chosen as the Wild Card.
The live finale was held at Canada's Wonderland on September 23, 2012. The winner, Brooklyn Roebuck, performed the song "One Thing" by One Direction. This season also had a Christmas episode and music video with the Top 6.
Top 6 Contestants
- Brooklyn Roebuck, age 14
- Darren Espanto, age 10 (turned 11 during the show)
- Ryan Hawken, age 14 (turned 15 during the show)
- Amer Dhaliwal, age 15
- Grace Johnston, age 15
- Issy Dahl, age 14 (turned 15 during the show)
| # | Contestants | Eliminations | Hometown | |
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| 1 | Brooklyn Roebuck | TOP 6 | WON | Chatham, Ontario |
| 2 | Darren Espanto | TOP 6 | Finalist | Calgary, Alberta |
| 3 | Ryan Hawken | TOP 6 | Finalist | Toronto, Ontario |
| 4 | Amer Dhaliwal | TOP 6 | Finalist | Brampton, Ontario |
| 5 | Grace Johnston | TOP 6 | Finalist | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 6 | Issy Dahl | TOP 6 | Finalist | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Season 5 Episodes
The episodes showed the journey of the contestants, from auditions to the live finale.
| Episode # | Title | Summary | Air date |
| 1 | "Auditions, Part 1" | The judges and host Adamo Ruggiero began searching for the Top 13. | July 16, 2012 |
| 4 | "Top 6" | The judges chose the Top 6: Brooklyn, Amer, Ryan, Darren, Grace, and Issy. | August 6, 2012 |
| 5 | "The Next Song" | The Top 6 chose their own songs, styles, and dance moves. | August 13, 2012 |
| 8 | "Music Videos, Part 1" | Grace, Brooklyn, and Darren created their own music videos. | September 3, 2012 |
| 9 | "Music Video, Part 2" | Amer, Issy, and Ryan created their own music videos. | September 10, 2012 |
| 10 | "It's NOW" | The Top 6 made a group song and music video called "NOW". | September 17, 2012 |
| 11 | "The Next Star Finale" | The live finale featured guest performers Shawn Desman, Neverest, and Cher Lloyd. | September 23, 2012 |
| 12 | "Not on the Naughty List" | The Top 6 recorded a Christmas group song. | December 11, 2012 |
Original Songs from Season 5
The finalists recorded their own songs, and the Top 6 also created two group songs.
| # | Person | Song | Producer |
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| 1. | Grace | "Caught Up" | Nicole Hughes |
| 2. | Brooklyn | "The Way I See 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: A New Host (2013)
The Next Star announced its return for a sixth season on March 5, 2013. This season had a big change: Carlos Bustamante took over as the new host, replacing Adamo Ruggiero. The "Wild Card" feature also returned. The season premiered on July 15, 2013.
Top 6 Contestants
- Alicia Moffet, age 14, Winner
- Jaden MacPhee, age 14 (Finalist)
- Paige Prescott, age 15 (Finalist)
- Alex Zaichkowski, age 15 (Finalist)
- Dante Scott, age 12 (Finalist)
- Kat Moscone, age 13 (Finalist)
| # | Contestants | Eliminations | 03 | ||
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| 01 | 02 | Hometown | |||
| 1 | Alicia Moffet | TOP 9 | TOP 6 | WON | Montreal, Quebec |
| 2 | Alex Zaichkowski | TOP 9 | TOP 6 | Finalist | St. Albert, Alberta |
| 3 | Paige Prescott | TOP 9 | TOP 6 | Finalist | Winnipeg |
| 4 | Kat Moscone | TOP 9 | TOP 6 | Finalist | Toronto, Ontario |
| 5 | Jaden MacPhee | TOP 9 | TOP 6 | Finalist | Windsor, Ontario |
| 6 | Dante Scott | TOP 9 | TOP 6 | Finalist | Amherstburg, Ontario |
Season 6 Episodes
This season had a "twist" where the Top 13 were narrowed down to a Top 9, and then to the Top 6.
| Episode # | Title | Summary | Air date |
| 1 | "Auditions, Part 1" | The judges and new host Carlos Bustamante began the auditions. | July 15, 2013 |
| 4 | "The Little Twist" | The Top 13 performed to find out who would make the Top 9. | August 5, 2013 |
| 5 | "This Seasons Top 6" | The Top 9 performed to become the Top 6. | August 12, 2013 |
| 6 | "It's Up To You" | The Top 6 chose their own style, dance moves, and songs. | August 19, 2013 |
| 9 | "We Just Don't Care!" | The Top 6 paired up for duets and filmed their group music video. | September 9, 2013 |
| 10 | "#musicvideos" | The Top 6 filmed their individual music videos. | September 16, 2013 |
| 11 | "The Next Star Finale: Live!" | The live finale was held at Canada's Wonderland. Guest performers included Cody Simpson and Eleven Past One. | September 22, 2013 |
Original Songs from Season 6
The finalists recorded their own songs, and the Top 6 also created a group song.
| # | Person | Song | Director |
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| 1. | Top 6 | "We Just Don't Care" | Peter Papapetrou |
| 2. | Kat | "Lioness" | AaronA |
| 3. | Alex | "All I Want" | Adam Goldhammer |
| 4. | Alicia | "Better Watch 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 Next Star – Supergroup: A New Kind of Competition
During the Season 6 finale, a new show was announced: The Next Star – Supergroup. This spin-off was different because it focused on groups of singers, not solo artists. Many past contestants from The Next Star returned to compete in groups, including Parker Schmidt, Shania Fillmore, and Ryan Hawken. The first episode aired on March 11, 2014.
Season 7: The Final Season (2014)
The Next Star continued for its seventh and final season, which premiered on July 14, 2014. In this season, Dan Kanter joined as a new judge, replacing Keshia Chante.
Top 6 Contestants
- Jory Zechner, age 15 (Winner)
- Kaleia Simons-Cook, age 12 (turned 13 during the show) (Finalist)
- Michaelah Weekes, age 15 (Finalist)
- Nissita Francis, age 12 (turned 13 during the show) (Finalist)
- Ryland Clark, age 14 (turned 15 during the show) (Finalist)
- Shon Burnett, age 12 (Finalist)
| # | Contestants | Eliminations | Hometown | |
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| 1 | Jory Zechner | TOP 6 | WON | Nipigon, Ontario |
| 2 | Kaleia Simons-Cook | TOP 6 | Finalist | Edmonton, Alberta |
| 3 | Michaelah Weekes | TOP 6 | Finalist | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| 4 | Nissita Francis | TOP 6 | Finalist | Barrie, Ontario |
| 5 | Ryland Clark | TOP 6 | Finalist | Deseronto, Ontario |
| 6 | Shon Burnett | TOP 6 | Finalist | Surrey, British Columbia |
Original Songs from Season 7
The finalists of the last season also recorded their own songs.
| # | Song | Artist |
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| 1. | "Up To 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 |
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