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Got What It Takes? - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2016 (30 min)

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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.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2016 (30 min)

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Dodie Clarke sets the group a vlogging challenge. The mums have to tackle an assault course to get their kids a place in the final sing-off.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2016 (30 min)

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Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2016 (30 min)

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Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2016 (30 min)

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Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2016 (30 min)

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Episode 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2016 (30 min)

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Episode 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2016 (30 min)

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Episode 9

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2016 (30 min)

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Grand Final

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2016 (30 min)

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

The Winner's Story

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jun 3, 2016 (40 min)

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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 is a surprise in store when they arrive at Radio 1's Big weekend, when there is 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 have got what it takes.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2017 (30 min)

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Eight young singers and their mums arrive at the music mansion where presenter Lauren Platt reveals the exciting prize they will all be competing for. With help from music maestro David Tench, the group must learn to put their own spin on an Adele song. The competition begins with a visit from boy band legend Tony Mortimer of East 17, who challenges the contestants to write their own songs. Games guru Kevin Adams tests the determination of the mums in a fierce zorbing race where they have to look the part - but which three competitors will get a chance to perform in this week's sing-off?

Who Loves Justin Bieber?

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2017 (30 min)

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The eight young singers perform a popular song by Justin Bieber. The pressure is on when the group head to BBC Radio 1 to be interviewed by radio DJ Nick Grimshaw and must impress both Nick and his producer. Things get messy for the mums when they race against the clock in a challenging assault course in order to win their child that final place in the end of show sing-off.

Calum Scott in the House

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2017 (30 min)

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The eight young singers face the challenge of adapting a rock song by Imagine Dragons to their own style. Emotions run high in the Music Mansion when Britain's Got Talent finalist Calum Scott pays a visit to judge the singers on their performance style while the mums hop into action, competing to win their child the third and final place in the end of show sing-off.

Vlogging and Rapping

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2017 (30 min)

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The eight young singers compete to perform an emotional song by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth. Vlogger Bethan Leadley, aka Musical Bethan, challenges the singers to connect with their fan base by pairing off to create an entertaining and engaging vlog. Several of the mums face their fears as they 'scale the charts' hoping to secure a spot for their child in the end of show sing-off.

Vamps are Distracting

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2017 (30 min)

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The singers need all the help they can get from David Tench as they face their most challenging song yet. Half of pop-rock sensation The Vamps arrives at the music mansion to test how our eight young singers handle distractions, and mums are not only competing to win their child a spot in the end of show sing-off - but also trying to protect them from being gunged!

So Sick

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2017 (30 min)

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The eight young singers learn a Ne-Yo hit song, creative director Dan Shipton splits the singers into two groups and challenges them to create their own one-take music video, but being the centre of attention doesn't come naturally to everyone. Meanwhile, competition between the mums heat up as they battle for their child to go through to the end of show sing-off.

The Catwalk

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2017 (30 min)

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It's week seven and it's time to step up and face another song, but as the competition heats up, so do the nerves. With Erin wishing the song didn't exist, how will the rest react when they find out they'll be singing a One Republic number one hit single? This week our eight contestants have to stand out and 'walk the walk' with their top fashion picks and impress our industry expert. The mums are under pressure once again to get their child into the end of show sing-off - there's no time for horsing around now!

Let's Dance

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2017 (30 min)

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It's the final week at the music mansion. Evan is in the lead but the pressure in on with a few of the other contestants close to catching up with him, which could result in a tie-break. Emotions are running high as the kids battle it out for one last time to win themselves a spot in the final, and how will our eight cope with having to freestyle in a hip-hop routine with one of UK's biggest dance groups? Games guru Kevin Adams is back for the most crucial challenge yet as the mums must make a terrifying freefall to the ground in order to win their child that spot in the last end of show sing-off!

The Public Vote

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2017 (40 min)

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Lauren Platt presents the semi-final from a world famous recording studio. Performing this time for the public vote, our seven amazing teen singers attempt to win over the audience at home and gain a coveted place in the Grand Final, where the life-changing opportunity of performing at R1's Big Weekend is up for grabs. It's not the mums making the decision this time - it's you!

The Grand Final

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2017 (35 min)

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It's crunch time as the four finalists go head to head to perform two songs in front of a studio audience and a panel of industry judges. Who will be crowned the winner of Got What It Takes? and be awarded the ultimate prize of performing on the main stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend?

The Winner's Story

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Jun 15, 2017 (30 min)

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Having been crowned the Got What It Takes winner, Jorja is put through her paces a final time before her ultimate performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend. Performance coach Kevin Adams ensures that Jorja has the stage presence and skills to match her singing prowess with a confidence lesson beforehand. Stylist to the stars Alex Longmore is also on hand to style it out with Jorja, to make sure she looks the part on stage, and David Tench takes her through a rehearsal of her songs for the big day. This year Jorja will be performing on the main stage at Radio 1's Big weekend. Presenter Lauren Platt is also there to guide Jorja, as she takes to the stage to prove once and for all that she's got what it takes.

Season 3

Spice Girl Surprise

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2018 (35 min)

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Eight fresh young wannabes arrive at the Music Mansion to battle it out for their spot in the first sing-off. The kids hope to impress Spice Girl Geri Horner, who sets them a tricky songwriting task, while giving them an exclusive acoustic performance and some top industry tips. And of course the mums are also put to the test in an egg-streme obstacle course.

Jake Mitchell Pranks the Mums

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2018 (30 min)

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Jake Mitchell, YouTube sensation, pranks his way into the Music Mansion to create havoc amongst our teen musicians and their mums. Trying to vlog their way to the end of show Sing-Off, pairs are set trending online challenges, while the mums must fly without wings in an air tunnel to try and secure the final place for their child.

Strictly Stars Dance-Off

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2018 (35 min)

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Strictly Come Dancing stars AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt visit, as the kids must choreograph their own moves to a famous hit song. Meanwhile, the mums rock out to fill the third Sing-Off slot, but disaster strikes as one of them sustains an injury and has to be rushed to hospital.

The Big Interview

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2018 (30 min)

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Tensions run high as the eight young singers are grilled by Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo in the Big Interview challenge. Who will keep calm and manage to dodge the tricky questions? Meanwhile, the mums rev up for their driving challenge, trying to remember celebrity faces whilst whizzing round a rally circuit.

Dress Like a Popstar

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2018 (35 min)

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The teen singers must create their own popstar image, helped by fashion stylist to the stars, Sabrina Grant. Will they manage to strut their stuff on the catwalk in front of a big shopping centre crowd? The mums brush up on their art skills, with added pressure when they find out who they're painting! Not everyone is left happy with the bigger picture.

Union J Harmony Challenge

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2018 (30 min)

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British boyband Union J pop by the Music Mansion with a harmony challenge for the kids: will they manage to be beautifully in tune or an awful racket? The mums face rough tides when pulled behind a speedboat on a giant inflatable - who will manage to stay afloat the longest? With only three Sing-Off's left, the competition is hotting up - can anyone win a second Sing-Off to take the lead?

Ironik Rap Battle

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2018 (30 min)

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In the most difficult challenge yet, emotions are running high as the kids must compete in front of music producer, DJ and rapper, Ironik. Something's a bit fishy as the mums become mermaids for the day. Who will win the penultimate end-of-show Sing-Off?

Flying Solo with Aston

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2018 (35 min)

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The young singers try to master the art of performing while uncomfortable and get performance tips from former JLS singer Aston Merrygold. Find out who flies into the last Sing-Off, while the mums must face their own fears in the terrifying Leap of Faith. And who will win the fast-track pass into the Grand Final?

The Public Vote

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2018 (35 min)

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It's the semi-final, so the public vote for the three singers to go through to the grand final, keeping them in with a chance of winning the 'money can't buy' prize. In a make or break performance at a famous recording studio, the seven remaining contestants must put everything they have learned throughout the series to the test. They have done all they can and it's now time for viewers at home to decide who will make it to the final four.

The Grand Final!

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2018 (50 min)

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It's crunch time as the four finalists go head to head in the grand final. In front of a live studio audience and a panel of music industry judges each singer performs two songs. Who will be crowned the winner and be awarded the ultimate prize of performing on the main stage at Radio 1's Biggest Weekend, as well as getting to record an online collaboration with a mystery group?

The Winner's Story

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Jun 8, 2018 (30 min)

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After an emotional final which saw her crowned the Got What It Takes series three winner, Rio, now has an even bigger challenge in front of her, to take to the main stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend for the biggest performance of her life. But that's not the only exciting opportunity in front of her, she has also won the chance to record and release an online collaboration with rising stars New Hope Club. It's the chance to prove once and for all that she really has got what it takes.

Season 4

Freestylers

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2018 (35 min)

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Eight fresh young stars arrive at the music mansion to compete for an amazing prize - the chance to perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend. But they aren't the only new faces arriving in the mansion. On her own personal journey is new presenter Anna Maynard, and working with the singers is a new musical director, Max Cooke. This time the kids face a tricky vlogging challenge with online superstar Sophia Grace, and the mums make a big splash when they go head to head with footballing freestylers F2! But the big question is who will walk away with the win in the very first sing-off.

Stage Fright

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2018 (30 min)

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The eight kids head to London's West End to sing on the Aladdin stage. Their performance will be judged by Jasmine, played by Jade Ewen, and renowned choreographer Ben Clare. The mums take on an adrenaline-pumping zip-line in their next challenge, Drop the Beat, to try to secure their kid the final place in the sing-off.

Bars and Melody Rap Battle

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2018 (30 min)

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Bars and Melody arrive in the music mansion to host an epic rap battle between the singers. Music maestro Max is in for a nasty surprise when the group take on his favourite Dua Lipa track. And things get personal in the mums challenge when they try to make a clay sculpture of their own child's head. Which mum will be artistic enough to win their kid the final Sing-Off spot?

Max and Harvey Music Video

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2018 (35 min)

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Things get competitive when talented twins Max and Harvey arrive in the music mansion. The singers have to get creative in a music video challenge. The mums try to hold their nerve as they take to the rally track for some high-speed karaoke. And it's the chance for one singer to pull ahead of the pack as we reach the crucial fourth Sing-Off.

John Newman Sing-Off

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2018 (35 min)

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The singers have a music master class with song-writer John Newman. Things get emotional in the lesson when the kids take on a powerful Shawn Mendes song. And the mums go head to head with the Hertfordshire Cheetahs, an American football team who definitely don't go easy on them!

Maya Jama Interview

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2018 (35 min)

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The singers get a taste of what it's really like to be famous when they face a tricky interview at Radio 1. Which one of them will dish the dirt when DJ Maya Jama tries to dig a little deeper into their personal lives? Then it all falls to pieces in the music lesson when the singers take on an Ariana Grande track, which proves to be their biggest nightmare. And it's time to find out which of the mums knows their child best when they are entered into in a game show challenge with a very messy forfeit.

Olly Murs Surprise

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2018 (35 min)

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Things heat up when the arrival of Olly Murs causes a music mansion meltdown. The singers struggle to sing in Spanish when they take on a Liam Payne track. It all goes downhill for the mums when they are chased by a yeti down the UK's longest toboggan track. And one singer finally pulls ahead of the pack in the all-important seventh Sing-Off.

The Dance-Off

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2018 (35 min)

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Things get emotional for one singer when the group take on a Spanish dance challenge. It all gets a bit cringeworthy when the mums take to the stage in a lip-sync battle. And in the final sing-off, one singer walks away with the elusive fast pass into the grand final.

Public Vote

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2018 (35 min)

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It's the semi-final. The seven remaining singers are put to the test in a make-or-break performance at the world-famous Metropolis recording studio. All seven get to perform one track but only three can make it through to the grand final, and it's all down to the public vote. Who will win over the nation and earn their spot in the final and whose journey in the competition will end?

Grand Final

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2018 (45 min)

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It's the grand final and four singers take to the stage for a nerve-racking performance in front of a studio audience and a panel of music industry judges. The winner will walk away with a life-changing opportunity - the chance to perform on the main stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend and to record a collaboration with a mystery star. But the finalists aren't the only ones feeling the pressure - after weeks of training for the big day, Anna Maynard will also be stepping up to make her first solo performance.

Season 5

Radio 1

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2020 (30 min)

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Hello HRVY!

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2020 (30 min)

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Semi-final

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2020 (30 min)

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Grand final

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2020 (30 min)

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Season 6

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