From Tamsyn Burgmann of the Canadian Press:

• YTV seeks out ‘The Next Star’
  “Dubbed the first Canadian talent series for kids 15 and under, YTV’s “The Next Star” is part “Canadian Idol,” part “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” While there’s a competitive beat underlying the program – only one kid will receive the top honour – the show doesn’t revolve around the sometimes nasty eliminations seen in live, adult-based TV talent searches.” Read more.

 

 

From a media release:

Who Will Be The Next Star? New YTV Talent Series Premieres Friday, July 18 At 6 P.M. ET/PT

• The First Talent Series in Canada for Kids 15 and Under

After an intense cross-Canada search, host Adamo Ruggiero (Degrassi: The Next Generation) and a panel of judges – musician Suzie McNeil (Rockstar: INXS), songwriter Christopher Ward and music marketing exec Steve Cranwell – have chosen 12 young hopefuls to participate in YTV’s highly anticipated talent series, The Next Star, premiering on Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m. ET/PT.

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