After Mal's attack on Bethany she takes drastic measures and harms herself live on TV much to her mother and Karina's annoyance. But, Bethany is the least of her worries when Mal's affair with Jinx is broadcasted in for all to hear which sets off a dramatic chain of events. Luke is becoming highly popular with the public especially one person who just happens to show up wherever he does. After, publicly humiliated Karina and Mal take it upon themselves to make their best contestants a star let the battle commence.

Karina launches her own record label and sign three of her best protégés, determined to make a fortune from the Rock Rivals format. However she late finds that she may not legally be married to Mal and may not be entitled to anything, so she sets about dividing everything literally.

Karina begins the next step in the setting up of her rival company, while Mal and his lawyers open discussions to contest who owns the format to "Rock Rivals". Meanwhile, Luke tries to cope with his Mother's death.

Ocean, Mal and Karina's daughter, returns just as they are about to leave for the US to pitch an American version of the show to TV Networks. Meanwhile, Ocean tries to seduce Luke by throwing a party and Lynette turns up at the contestants' house but Bethany isn't too happy about seeing her mother. Upon arriving in New York for a meeting with a TV Network, Mal and Karina are told that if the show is to be picked up, Karina will be replaced by a more "local" talent.

Bethany and Luke bond over their difficulties since taking part in the show, however while Bethany is that much closer to winning, Luke turns into a rebel and might have spoilt his chances of going through to the next round. Meanwhile, Mal attempts to sabotage some of the other acts, Felix's relationship with Latex Luke is in trouble when LL finds a photo of the real Luke and Angel show herself up at a promotional event which may damage her chances of winning. Mal then surprises Karina during the live show.