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!
1/6/2016
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.
1/13/2016
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.
1/20/2016
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?
1/27/2016
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.
2/3/2016
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?
2/10/2016
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.
2/17/2016
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.
2/24/2016
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.
3/2/2016
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 lives
3/9/2016
The four finalists perform 2 songs in hopes of winning the slot on the bill for Radio 1's Big Weekend.
6/3/2016
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.
