Watch out One Direction and Fifth Harmony! There’s a new supergroup on the rise!
This March, a new spin-off of YTV’s popular talent competition series will give new talent six former NEXT STAR finalists another chance in the spotlight. And this time, contestants will be competing as a group! At the end, one new mega boy or girl group will be crowned.
THE NEXT STAR: SUPERGROUP premieres on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. and follows the journey of 30 finalists who travel to Toronto to compete in groups of five. Along the way, they’ll be mentored by coaches including, Cory Lee (DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION) and Damon Sharpe (THE X FACTOR, BIG TIME RUSH) in addition to a panel of industry experts. With Jordan Francis (CAMP ROCK) hosting, this is bound to be a must-watch series!
At the end, two groups will go head-to-head in a live finale. Canadian viewers will have a chance to have their say on who should win by voting online or via text.
The grand prize will include the chance to record two original songs, which will be released by Sony Music (Canada) and an exclusive management deal with 21 Entertainment.
Fans of THE NEXT STAR will recognize some familiar faces returning to the arena. Check out some of the alumni that will be competing again:
· Mimoza Duot, 17, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Top 6 finalist on Season 3
· Isabelle Stern, 17, Lorraine, Quebec, Top 6 finalist on Season 3
· Parker Schmidt, 14, Duncan, British Columbia, Top 6 finalist on Season 4
· Ryan Hawken, 16, Toronto, Ontario, Top 6 finalist on Season 5
· Amer Dhahliwal, 17, Brampton, Ontario, Top 6 finalist on Season 5
· Shania Fillmore, 17, Sallisbury, New Brunswick, Top 6 finalist on Season 4
This show is also taking web exclusives to a whole other level. Mark “Suki” Suknanan (THE NEXT STAR, THE ZONE) be hosting the SUPERGROUP AFTERSHOW web component. And if that’s not enough, viewers will also be treated to the contestants’ behind-the-scenes clips on FLIPSIDE and get a closer look at the rivalry between coaches Cory and Damon on a web series called RIVALS.
Join in the fun when THE NEXT STAR: SUPERGROUP premieres on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m on YTV! In the meantime, stay in the loop on Facebook and Twitter!