Little Big Shots (Australian TV series)

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)
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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]

  1. ^ a b Knox, David (21 August 2017). "Airdate: Little Big Shots (rescheduled)". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  2. ^ Knox, David (4 April 2017). "Shane Jacobson to host Little Big Shots for Seven". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  3. ^ Barraclough, Leo (3 April 2017). "MipTV: 'Little Big Shots' Acquired by Australia's Channel Seven". Variety. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  4. ^ Daswani, Mansha (4 April 2017). "Little Big Shots Heads to Australia". World Screen. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  5. ^ Saw, Amelia (9 July 2017). "Shane Jacobson's new show Little Big Shots gives all children the chance to show their talent". Herald Sun. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  6. ^ Knox, David (12 July 2017). "Seven delays Little Big Shots against Ninja Warriors". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  7. ^ Knox, David (26 September 2017). "Audition: Little Big Shots S2". TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  8. ^ Knox, David (18 August 2019). "Auditions: Little Big Shots". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  9. ^ Knox, David (7 January 2020). "Seven halts Little Big Shots production". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 January 2020.