Got What It Takes? (series 1)
Got What It Takes? began airing its first series on 6 January 2016. The series was won by 12-year-old, Amaria Braithwaite, who was given the chance to perform at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.
Format
Eight amateur youth singers take part in the singing talent competition. Three contestants are chosen to compete in "the Sing-Off" whilst the mums vote for who they want to win.
The show is based on a Romanian TV format, Mom Made Me a Star, created by Media Factory - Romania and distributed internationally by Small World IFT (www.smallworldift.com).
Production
On the CBBC "Join In" page with "Be on a Show", the CBBC asked for children to audition for the show under the working title Untitled CBBC singing talent show. The singing competition airs regularly on every Wednesday at 4:30PM. The show is presented by former 2014 The X Factor UK finalist Lauren Platt, with rumours that Platt could also be joined by Carrie Fletcher. The show also features David Tench as the choreographer. Celebrity guest appearances usually occur such as: Lucy Spraggan, etc. A winners story aired on 3 June 2016 at 5:45PM.
Contestants
- Winner
- Finalist
- Semi-Finalist
| Singer |
Parent |
| Amaria |
Jasmine |
| Becky |
Linda |
| Evan |
Fiona |
| Lily |
Lisa |
| Lola |
Imogen |
| Matt |
Katie |
| Paddy |
Diane |
| Rai-Elle |
Bernice |
Episodes
- The singer won the challenge, and competed in the sing-off.
- The singer's parent won the physical challenge, and competed in the sing-off
- The singer did not compete in the sing-off that week
Episode 1 (6 January)
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
Episode 2 (13 January)
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
Episode 3 (20 January)
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
Episode 4 (27 January)
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
Episode 5 (3 February)
| Singer |
Song |
| Amaria |
"It's Not Right For You"—The Script |
| Becky |
| Evan |
| Lily |
| Lola |
| Matt |
| Paddy |
| Rai-Elle |
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
| Singer |
Song |
| Lily |
"It's Not Right For You"—The Script |
| Matt |
| Paddy |
Episode 6 (10 February)
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
Episode 7 (17 February)
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
Episode 8 (24 February)
- Sing-off
- The singer won the sing-off that week
- The singer lost the sing-off that week
Episode 9: Semi-Final (2 March)
- The singer won the most sing-offs, and was automatically given a place in the final.
- The singer received the most public votes, and won a place in the final.
- The singer did not receive enough public votes, and did not make the final
Episode 10: Final (9 March)
- The singer won the final, and the chance to perform at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
- The singer didn't win the final.
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