Storyline

Lauren Platt guides eight teen singers through the highs and lows of the music industry, and there's a twist... their Mums are the judges!

First Aired

2016-01-06
Last Aired

2021-07-06
Creator
Genre

Family
Seasons

6
Episodes

64
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

CBBC

Keywords:

talent show singing competition

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1. Episode 1

Kevin Adams has a challenge for the Mums to win a chance of showcasing their child's talent. Whilst Da...More

Kevin Adams has a challenge for the Mums to win a chance of showcasing their child's talent. Whilst David Tench and Bradley McIntosh set the group a creative challenge.Less

30mins 2016-01-06

2. Episode 2

The contestants test their vocal range when faced with performing a challenging Sia anthem, but will t...More

The contestants test their vocal range when faced with performing a challenging Sia anthem, but will they be able to hit the notes? Guided by Youtube sensation Dodie Clark, the group pair off to create their own videos in the Vlogging Challenge, while the mums tackle a muddy assault course in a bid to win their child a place in the end of show sing-off.Less

30mins 2016-01-13

3. Episode 3

The competition heats up as the eight young singers are tasked with learning a fast-paced choreography...More

The competition heats up as the eight young singers are tasked with learning a fast-paced choreography routine at Pineapple Dance Studios with streetdance sensations Flawless. The rivalry between the mums continues to build as their skills are tested in a game of archery. But which contestants will snap up the sing-off spots and perform a Vance Joy number at the end of the show?Less

30mins 2016-01-20

4. Episode 4

Music maestro David Tench is concerned when the children are faced with singing a difficult Jessie J s...More

Music maestro David Tench is concerned when the children are faced with singing a difficult Jessie J song, and will the eight young singers be up to the challenge? Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan visits the Music Mansion and challenges the children to write their own songs. The rivalry between the mums hits new heights as they are faced with tackling a climbing wall to gain that final place in the sing-off for their child.Less

30mins 2016-01-27

5. Episode 5

The competition continues at the Music Mansion with a new song to learn and some of the group are stru...More

The competition continues at the Music Mansion with a new song to learn and some of the group are struggling to remember the words. Things get personal when the eight young singers visit Radio 1 and are interviewed by presenter Cel Spellman - what will their answers reveal about themselves? The mums battle it out for the final space in the sing-off in an interesting spin on musical chairs. Who will take to the stage this time?Less

30mins 2016-02-03

6. Episode 6

A new song with a rock twist leaves some of the group feeling worried. Carrie Fletcher visits the Musi...More

A new song with a rock twist leaves some of the group feeling worried. Carrie Fletcher visits the Music Mansion to teach the children about the importance of stage presence, but will they be able to keep singing when faced with some surprising distractions? The rivalry between the mums heats up as they try to score penalties against England's number one.Less

30mins 2016-02-10

7. Episode 7

A power ballad tests the young singers as the competition continues. A stylist to the stars visits the...More

A power ballad tests the young singers as the competition continues. A stylist to the stars visits the Music Mansion and the group are challenged to develop their own individual look. But which two will stand out in the style stakes to make it to the sing-off? The mums' memories are tested when taking part in a recollection challenge with a twist in order to get their child onto the stage.Less

30mins 2016-02-17

8. Episode 8

Tensions are high as the young singers battle it out for their last chance to gain that automatic spot...More

Tensions are high as the young singers battle it out for their last chance to gain that automatic spot in the final. Music maestro David Tench is impressed at the progress of all the contestants, but who will qualify to sing a Sam Smith song in the sing-off? The children are challenged to promote themselves to a music label manager with help from pop star Elyar Fox, while the mums go above and beyond for their child and tackle a demanding high ropes course.Less

30mins 2016-02-24

9. Episode 9

With one child already through to the final, the seven remaining children visit a recording studio to ...More

With one child already through to the final, the seven remaining children visit a recording studio to sing for the public vote. Which of the seven will make it to the final show and be one step closer to singing on stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend? With a full band behind them, the kids must give the performance of their livesLess

30mins 2016-03-02

10. Grand Final

The four finalists perform 2 songs in hopes of winning the slot on the bill for Radio 1's Big Weekend.

The four finalists perform 2 songs in hopes of winning the slot on the bill for Radio 1's Big Weekend.Less

30mins 2016-03-09

11. The Winner's Story

Having been crowned champion of Got What It Takes?, our winner is put through their paces a final time...More

Having been crowned champion of Got What It Takes?, our winner is put through their paces a final time before their ultimate performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend. Performance coach Kevin Adams ensures they have the stage presence and skills to match their singing prowess with a confidence lesson beforehand. Stylist to the stars Ayishat Akanbi is also on hand to style it out , to make sure they look the part on the Introducing stage. There's a surprise in store when they arrive at Radio 1's Big weekend, when there's some last-minute advice from a famous face. Music maestro David Tench and presenter Lauren Platt are also there to guide them, as they take to the stage to prove, once and for all, they've got what it takes.Less