| Got What It Takes? | |
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| Genre | Talent show |
| Based on | Mom Made Me a Star (Romania) |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 60 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Hayden King Sheldon Lazarus |
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| Editor | Darren King |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production companies | Media Factory Fulwell 73 |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBBC |
| Release | 6 January 2016 – present |
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Got What It Takes? is a British talent show that began airing on CBBC on 6 January 2016. Originally presented by Lauren Platt for the first three series,[1] Got What It Takes? has been hosted by Anna Maynard since 2018.[2][3] In 2021, Melvin Odoom joined Maynard as a co-host.[4]
The series sees contestants compete against each other in challenges such as writing songs, performing for celebrity guests and learning choreography. The winner of each series is given the chance to perform at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend,[5] and as of 2021, the six winners are Amaria Braithwaite, Jorja Douglas, Rio Donkin, Lauren Mia Jones, Georgie Mills and Tilly Lockey.
- ^ Agius, Nicola (26 August 2015). "Cheryl Fernandez-Versini 'so proud' of Lauren Platt after X Factor star confirms she's giving up singing". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "New series of teen talent competition Got What It Takes?". PressParty. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ Ryder, James. "Anna Maynard to host Got What It Takes?". ATV Today. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Series 6 - Episode 1 Meet the Singers". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ Mack, Tom (15 October 2018). "Singing teens compete in CBBC show for place at Big Weekend festival". Leicestershire Mercury. Retrieved 8 January 2022.