Little Big Shots | |
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Genre | Reality |
Created by | Ellen DeGeneres Steve Harvey |
Based on | Little Big Shots by Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey |
Presented by | Shane Jacobson |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 16 |
Production | |
Running time | 60 mins (including commercials) |
Production company | Warner Bros. International Television Production |
Original release | |
Network | Seven Network |
Release | 27 August 2017 – 16 September 2018 |
Related | |
Little Big Shots (US) |
Little Big Shots is an Australian variety show which premiered on the Seven Network on 27 August 2017. [1] The program, based on the American format of the same name, is hosted by Shane Jacobson and features performances by children aged 3 to 13 years old. [2] The program is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production. [3] [4]
The program was set to premiere on 16 July 2017, [5] but was delayed due to the ratings success of Australian Ninja Warrior on rival channel Nine Network, [6] it subsequently premiered on 27 August 2017. [1] In September 2017, the series was renewed for a second season, this time featuring children aged 4 to 13. [7]
Although the series did not return in 2019, auditions for a third season were announced in August 2019 for an expected broadcast in 2020. [8] Seven ultimately postponed plans for the new season in January 2020 to an unspecified future date. [9]
List of acts that appeared throughout the inaugural season. [10]
Child | Age | Act | Location/ State |
---|---|---|---|
Agustin Candusso | 7 | Origami Expert | NSW |
Akshat Singh | 12 | Viral Dancer | India |
Albert Diab | 12 | Human Body Expert | NSW |
Alexsa Kachan | 7 | Power Tumbler | NSW |
Amelie Lu | 9 | Archer | VIC |
Anke Chen | 6 | Pianist | China |
Aralai Mattila-Mertens | 9 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | NSW |
Arat Hosseini | 3 | Wall Climber | Iran |
Bella Devyatkina | 4 | Polyglot | Russia |
Bella Grosse | 11 | Horse Trickster | NSW |
Campbell Remess | 13 | Teddy Bear Maker | TAS |
Charlie Dunn | 5 | Sheep Shearer | NSW |
Charlie Parker | 7 | Reptile Ranger | VIC |
Charlotte Bartlett-Nealeigh | 9 | Knife Throwers | USA |
Grennan Bartlett-Nealeigh | 12 | ||
Declan Sander | 6 | Spelling Champion | VIC |
Eduarda Henklein | 7 | Drummer | Brazil |
Emerald Gordon Wulf | 11 | Contortionist | USA |
Evan Luc-Tran | 8 | Photographic Memory Holder | NSW |
Evnika Saadvakass | 10 | Boxer | Kazakhstan |
Ewan Chate | 11 | Pogo Stick Jumper | NSW |
Gisele Messina | 11 | Latin and Ballroom Dancers | NSW |
Yoni Herz | 13 | ||
Harley Jackson | 11 | Unicycling Bagpiper | NSW |
Lennox Carolan | 5 | Wrestlers | NSW |
Harmony Carolan | 7 | ||
Zenon Pate | 10 | ||
Ryder Pate | 12 | ||
Phoenix Pate | 13 | ||
Liam Carolan | 14 | ||
Jacob Cousins | 9 | Haka Leader | NSW |
Jayden Dinga | 12 | Snooker Trickster | QLD |
Jett Simmons | 9 | Lawn Bowler | VIC |
Jianyu Que | 12 | Rubik's Cube Genius | China |
Jude Owens-Fleetwood | 10 | Violinists | SA |
Lewis Owens-Fleetwood | 5 | ||
Li-sa X | 12 | Guitarist | Japan |
Louis Rebeiro | 11 | Pianist (Blues) | WA |
Lucas Lum | 8 | Table Tennis Champions | VIC |
Nicholas Lum | 12 | ||
Mater Vandeleur | 9 | Journalist | SA |
Micah June | 7 | Hip-Hop Dancer | NSW |
Ned Eliott | 10 | Lawn Mower Racer | NSW |
Nikita Leskovec | 11 | Animal Impersonator | VIC |
Ocean Brown | 5 | Skateboarders | Japan |
Sky Brown | 9 | ||
Om Swaroop | 7 | Limbo Skater | India |
Parker O’Neile | 8 | Rodeo Roper | NSW |
Rafael Nselel | 5 | Memory Extraordinaire | VIC |
Selevasio Tu’ima | 14 | Maori Singer | NZ |
Sofia Bogdanova | 11 | Roller Skater | Russia |
Thomas Petrie | 7 | Champion Whip Cracker | QLD |
Torino Brodie | 7 | Goat Shower | QLD |
Tyrone Snell | 8 | Science Professor | QLD |
Vienna-Rose Bahn | 5 | Hula Dancers | VIC |
Elyssa Kaberry | 6 | ||
Ligipati Kamupala | 7 | ||
Nadine Daniel | 8 | ||
Victoria (Terina) Iwugia | 8 | ||
Viniana Lili Passi | 8 | ||
Will Gaskett | 10 | Frisbee Trickster | VIC |
Xiong Fei | 10 | Latin Dancer | CHINA |
Zane Weinberg | 7 | Golfer | NSW |
Child | Age | Act | Location/ State |
---|---|---|---|
Archie | 5 | Wood Chopper | QLD |
Felix | 9 | Bubble Artist | Germany |
Ryusei Imai | 7 | Mini Bruce Lee | Japan |
Isabelle Bitsikas | 10 | Contemporary Dancer | VIC |
Aberham Gamo | 11 | Foot Juggler | Ethiopia |
Shanaia Brady | 8 | Opera Singer | QLD |
Esther | 5 | Mini Shakespeare Poet | NSW |
Jak | 9 | Auctioneer | QLD |
Bella Gantt | 11 | Foot Archer | USA |
Mikayla "Mikky" Strickling | 11 | Inventor | NSW |
Titus | 7 | Global Basketball Trick shooter | USA |
Joel & Kayla | 10 | Champion Trampolinists | NSW |
Tavaris Jones | 6 | Viral Dance Sensation | USA |
Marcus | Drummer | VIC | |
Lil' Mushroom | 8 | Pop n locker dancer | China |
Max Cosgrove | 10 | Chicken Farmer | QLD |
Nikita Bychkov | 10 | Aerialists | Ukraine |
Katya Buskandze | 8 | ||
Down to Bhangra | 8-9 | Indian Dance Troupe | NSW |
Rhys | 12 | Dog Agility Expert | QLD |
Ceyda Altug | Artistic Cyclist | Germany | |
Daniel | 6 | Geography Expert | WA |
Luca | 9 | Car Expert | NSW |
Channah Zeitung | 10 | Taekwondo Champion | USA |
Tsehay Hawkins | 12 | African Fusion Dancer | NSW |
Ruby | 8 | Dog Groomer | QLD |
Lockie Coburn | 12 | Scooter Champion | QLD |
Alexis, Evan and Hugo | Mini Chefs | NSW | |
Blake Whitestyles | 4 | Boxer | QLD |
Francis Concepcion | 12 | Singing Trio | Philippines |
Mackie Empuerto | 13 | ||
Keifer Sanchez | 14 | ||
Cierra Shook | 9 | Cheerleader | VIC |
Lotima "General Fiyah" Pome'e | 12 | Reggae Artist | NZ |
Maxx Benoit | 8 | Mini Zoologist | QLD |
Jeffrey | 10 | Break Dancer | NSW |
Kristine | 10 | Qanun Musician | Armenia |
Phoenix | 8 | World's Strongest Kid | USA |
Jersey Mae | 7 | Fiery Dancer | NSW |
Ramona | 8 | Mini Weightlifter | WA |
Eishin | 10 | Slackliner | Japan |
Sonny | 11 | Country Singer | NSW |
Nayan | 10 | Fashion Designer | NSW |
Elias and Zion | 11 | Twin Musicians | USA |
Owyn | 4 | Camel Handlers | VIC |
Charlotte | 9 | ||
Shun-P | Soccer Trickster | Japan | |
Harry | 10 | Flamenco Guitarist | Canada |
Emily | 11 | Pole Acrobat | Ukraine |
Aelita Andre | Abstract Artist | VIC | |
Charlie | 12 | Pro Yo-Yoer | VIC |
No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot | Overnight ratings | Consolidated ratings | Total viewers | Ref(s) | ||
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Viewers | Rank | Viewers | Rank | ||||||
1 | Episode 1 | 27 August 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 1,672,000 | 1 | 116,000 | 1 | 1,788,000 | [11] [12] |
2 | Episode 2 | 3 September 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 1,305,000 | 1 | 116,000 | 1 | 1,421,000 | [13] [14] |
3 | Episode 3 | 10 September 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 1,232,000 | 3 | 105,000 | 3 | 1,337,000 | [15] [16] |
4 | Episode 4 | 17 September 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 1,154,000 | 3 | 80,000 | 2 | 1,234,000 | [17] [18] |
5 | Episode 5 | 24 September 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 1,022,000 | 5 | 75,000 | 2 | 1,097,000 | [19] [20] |
6 | Episode 6 | 1 October 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 757,000 | 6 | 69,000 | 7 | 826,000 | [21] [22] |
7 | Episode 7 | 8 October 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 881,000 | 6 | 63,000 | 5 | 944,000 | [23] [24] |
8 | Episode 8 | 15 October 2017 | Sunday 7:00pm | 893,000 | 5 | 57,000 | 6 | 950,000 | [25] [26] |
No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot | Overnight ratings | Consolidated ratings | Total viewers | Ref(s) | ||
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Viewers | Rank | Viewers | Rank | ||||||
1 | Episode 1 | 5 August 2018 | Sunday 7:00pm | 963,000 | 4 | 58,000 | 4 | 1,021,000 | [27] [28] |
2 | Episode 2 | 12 August 2018 | Sunday 7:00pm | 878,000 | 4 | 49,000 | 5 | 927,000 | [29] [30] |
3 | Episode 3 | 19 August 2018 | Sunday 7:00pm | 883,000 | 4 | 59,000 | 4 | 942,000 | [31] [32] |
4 | Episode 4 | 26 August 2018 | Sunday 7:00pm | 864,000 | 4 | 34,000 | 4 | 898,000 | [33] [34] |
5 | Episode 5 | 2 September 2018 | Sunday 7:00pm | 719,000 | 5 | 43,000 | 5 | 762,000 | [35] [36] |
6 | Episode 6 | 9 September 2018 | Sunday 7:00pm | 768,000 | 6 | 34,000 | 6 | 802,000 | [37] [38] |
7 | Episode 7 | 10 September 2018 | Monday 7.30pm | 605,000 | 14 | 37,000 | 14 | 642,000 | [39] [40] |
8 | Episode 8 | 16 September 2018 | Sunday 7:00pm | 827,000 | 4 | 20,000 | 4 | 847,000 | [41] [42] |
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