Little Big Shots (Australian TV series)

Summary

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]

Little Big Shots
GenreReality
Created byEllen DeGeneres
Steve Harvey
Based onLittle Big Shots
by Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey
Presented byShane Jacobson
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Running time60 mins (including commercials)
Production companyWarner Bros. International Television Production
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release27 August 2017 (2017-08-27) –
16 September 2018 (2018-09-16)
Related
Little Big Shots (US)

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 edit

Season 1 (2017) edit

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

Season 2 (2018) edit

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

Ratings edit

Season 1 (2017) edit

No. Title Air date Timeslot Overnight ratings Consolidated ratings Total
viewers
Ref(s)
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]

Season 2 (2018) edit

No. Title Air date Timeslot Overnight ratings Consolidated ratings Total
viewers
Ref(s)
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]

References edit

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External links edit

  • Little Big Shots Official Site
  • Little Big Shots on 7plus