China's Got Talent

For the most recent series, see China's Got Talent (series 3).

China's Got Talent
Format	Talent Show
Created by	Simon Cowell
Directed by	Jin Lei
Presented by	Cheng Lei
Judges	Zhou Libo (2010-present) Annie Yi (2010–present) Jerry Huang (2011)
Country of origin	China
No. of series	3
No. of episodes	21 (as of 10th July 2011)
Production
Producer(s)	FremantleMedia Shanghai Media Group Radio and TV Shanghai Syco
Running time	60 mins
Broadcast
Original channel	Dragon TV
Picture format	480i (PAL), 1080i (DMB-T)
Original run	25 July 2010 (2010-07-25) – Present

China's Got Talent (Chinese: 中国达人秀; literally "China's Talent Show") is a British-owned Chinese reality television series on Dragon TV and a part of the Got Talent franchise, hosted by Cheng Lei. It is a talent show that features all different kinds of performances of all ages competing for performing contract with Fremantle Media and Sony Music Entertainment. For Series one, the winner has the chance to perform at Las Vegas for three months and be invited on Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai's world tour concert as a guest performer.^[1] The judges will be Zhou Libo, a Shanghainese stand-up comedian, Annie Yi, Taiwanese singer-actor and Gao Xiaosong, a mainland pop composer will make up the jury panel for the final rounds of "China's Got Talent."^[2]

On January 17, 2011, DragonTV announced that series 2 of the show has been launched. DragonTV also announced that there will be two series of the show in 2011.^[3]

Selection Process

Pre-Audition Process

Before the auditions in front of the judges are held, there are separate untelevised producers' auditions which come to various provinces across China, some which will host the auditions held in malls, outside and inside small stages. (before July 19)^[4] (before July 22)^[5] This round is held several months before the judges' audition in Shanghai that would also host the televised second round. Acts that have made it through the producers' audition will then audition in front of the judges and a live audience.

Audition Process

The auditions take place in front of the judges and a live audience at Shanghai Concert Hall.^[6] At any time during the audition, the judges may show disapproval to the act by pressing a buzzer which lights a large red X on the stage. If all the judges press their buzzers, the act must end immediately. But sometimes the judges pressing X doesn't mean the judges do not like the performances or the act. It is a way to stop the performance as the judges had heard enough because China's Got Talent doesn't have the 90 seconds rule. Voting works on a best-of-three basis.

Host and Judges

Host

Years	Presenter	Series	Show
2010–present	Cheng Lei	1–present	Main programme on DragonTV
2010	Cao Kefan	1 (Semifinal 1)
2011	Yang Lan	2 (Finals)

Judges

Years	Judge	Series
2010–present	Zhou Libo	1–present
2010–2011	Gao Xiaosong	1–2
2010–present	Annie Yi	1–present
2011	Antonio Chen	2 (Audition 3)
2011	Jerry Huang	2 (Audition 4-8, Finals)
2011–present	Yang Lan	2 (Semifinals)

Series 1 (2010)

Main article: China's Got Talent (series 1)

Series one auditions of China's Got Talent begun on 25 July 2010.^[7] Series one concluded on October 10th and the winner was a disabled pianist named Liu Wei. Zhang Fengxi has become popular for Chinese speakers outside, mainly due to her use of Chinese puns, unique delivery and deadpan humor in her acts written by her parents. Judge Zhou Libo joked with the audience that she will succeed him.

According to China's Got Talent director Jin Lei, popular contestants from the show – including the season 1 winner armless pianist Liu Wei – will perform in Austria, Italy and France starting January of next year.^[8]

Series 2 (Spring 2011)

Main article: China's Got Talent (series 2)

Series two auditions of China's Got Talent begun on 1 May 2011. Gao Xiaosong was pulled over of drunk driving on May 9th. His seat was replaced by Taiwanese music composer Antonio Chen ^[9] for a brief stint in the audition but Jerry Huang ^[10] was named temporary judge for the competition. On July 10th, a popper, Zhuo Jun was the winner. Cai Hongping, a singer who gain fame of selling groceries was the runner up.

Series 3 (Fall 2011)

Main article: China's Got Talent (series 3)

References

1. ^ http://shanghaiist.com/2010/05/14/chinas-got-talent.php
2. ^ "'Talent' jury". English.eastday.com. 2010-07-15. http://english.eastday.com/e/100715/u1a5330409.html. Retrieved 2011-07-13. 
3. ^ 柴永强 (2011-01-18). "《中国达人秀》第二季启动 招募站深入港澳台_中国网". News.china.com.cn. http://news.china.com.cn/ent/2011-01/18/content_21758684.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-13. 
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7. ^ 30 July, 2010 (2010-07-30). "'China’s Got Talent' ('中国达人秀') premiers in Shanghai". CNNGo.com. http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/life/chinas-got-talent-premiers-shanghai-308462. Retrieved 2011-07-13. 
8. ^ China's Got Talent contestants to tour Europe next year
9. ^ "达人秀录影高晓松被换 周立波：上帝该原谅他". Ent.163.com. http://ent.163.com/11/0511/01/73O36KQ100032KMI.html. Retrieved 2011-07-13. 
10. ^ "黄舒骏任"达人秀"新评委 高晓松下季再受邀". Daren.smgbb.cn. 2011-05-19. http://daren.smgbb.cn/darennews/2011-05-19/685.html. Retrieved 2011-07-13. 

External links

• Official website (in Chinese)