Let It Shine

Mel Giedroyc and Graham Norton present the talent search to find five performers to play the members of a fictional boyband in a new nationwide touring musical inspired by Take That.

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Let It Shine

Mel Giedroyc and Graham Norton present the talent search to find five performers to play the members of a fictional boyband in a new nationwide touring musical inspired by Take That.

Reality

Created By: Gary Barlow
First Aired on: Jan 07, 2017
Popularity: 8.9279: 2 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: BBC (GB)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 10 episodes

Season 1

The initial selection criteria was based on vocals, choreography and charisma/personality. Let It Shine will be hosted by Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc. There are three judges who will appear in every show: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, and Martin Kemp. There is also a fourth guest judge position. For the first four audition shows Amber Riley will be the guest judge. There will be further announcements around the remaining guest judges for the rest of the series in due course.

Aired 8 years ago

10 Episodes

Episode 1The Auditions: The Stairway (1)80 min
The hopefuls audition solo in front of the judging panel, made up of Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley, as well as the studio audience in Manchester. Graham Norton takes the hopefuls through the audition process in front of the judges, while Mel Giedroyc shares the fun and gossip from backstage.
Episode 2The Auditions: The Stairway (2)80 min
In this second episode, the hopefuls continue to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley. Their fate lies in the hands of the judges if they are to make it to the next stage of the competition. Presenters Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc bring all the action, fun and gossip from the studio and backstage.
Episode 3The Auditions: The Stairway (3)80 min
In this third episode, the hopefuls continue to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley. Their fate lies in the hands of the judges if they are to make it to the next stage of the competition.
Episode 4The Auditions: The Stairway (4)80 min
This is the last chance for the hopefuls to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley.
Episode 5The Group Stage: The Collaborations80 min
The contestants are put into groups and perform with a big name in British music, and Lulu joins the judges to help decide who goes through to the live shows.