The Next Star (2008)
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- First Air Date: 2008-07-18
- Last Air Date: 2013-09-22
- Total Seasons: 6
- Total Episodes: 13
- Status: Returning Series
- Episode Runtime: 60 min.
- Production Company: Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
- Network: YTV
It takes more than pitch perfect pipes to be a superstar. That's why The Next Star is not your typical talent search. The Next Star scours the nation for six young hopefuls 15 and under with the talent and the determination to make it through superstar boot camp! Host Carlos Bustamante will put take these six talented finalists through the paces alongside the cream of the music industry crop: expert star maker Mark Spicoluk, Country sensation Tara Oram, and Juno Award winning R+B icon Keshia Chante!
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | Auditions, Part 1 | 2008-07-18 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | Auditions, Part 2 | 2008-07-25 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | Auditions, Part 3 | 2008-08-01 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 4 | Musical Medical | 2008-08-08 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 5 | Episode 5 | 2008-08-15 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 6 | The Next You | 2008-08-22 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 7 | Meet the Press | 2008-08-29 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 8 | The Duet | 2008-09-05 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 9 | Giving Back | 2008-09-12 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 10 | The Buzz | 2008-09-19 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 11 | The Single | 2008-09-26 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 12 | Live Finale at Canada's Wonderland | 2008-09-28 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 1 | Auditions, Part 1 | 2009-07-17 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 2 | Auditions, Part 2 | 2009-07-24 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 3 | Auditions, Part 3 | 2009-07-31 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 4 | Episode 4 | 2009-08-07 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 5 | Episode 5 | 2009-08-14 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 6 | Episode 6 | 2009-08-21 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 7 | Episode 7 | 2009-08-28 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 8 | Episode 8 | 2009-09-04 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 9 | Episode 9 | 2009-09-11 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 10 | Episode 10 | 2009-09-18 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 11 | Episode 11 | 2009-09-25 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 12 | Live Finale at Canada's Wonderland | 2009-09-27 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 1 | Auditions, Part 1 | 2010-07-19 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 2 | Auditions, Part 2 | 2010-07-26 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 3 | Auditions, Part 3 | 2010-08-02 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 4 | 2010-08-09 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 5 | Episode 5 | 2010-08-16 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 6 | Episode 6 | 2010-08-23 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 7 | Episode 7 | 2010-08-30 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 8 | Episode 8 | 2010-09-06 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 9 | Episode 9 | 2010-09-13 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 10 | Episode 10 | 2010-09-20 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 11 | Live Finale at Canada's Wonderland | 2010-09-26 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 1 | Auditions, Part 1 | 2011-07-18 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 2 | Auditions, Part 2 | 2011-07-25 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 3 | Auditions, Part 3 | 2011-08-01 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 4 | Episode 4 | 2011-08-08 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 5 | 2011-08-15 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 6 | Episode 6 | 2011-08-22 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 7 | Episode 7 | 2011-08-29 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 8 | Episode 8 | 2011-09-05 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 9 | Episode 9 | 2011-09-12 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 10 | Episode 10 | 2011-09-19 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 11 | Live Finale at Canada's Wonderland | 2011-09-25 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 1 | Auditions, Part 1 | 2012-07-16 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 2 | Auditions, Part 2 | 2012-07-23 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 3 | Auditions, Part 3 | 2012-07-30 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 4 | Top 13 to Top 6 | 2012-08-06 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 5 | The Next Song | 2012-08-13 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 6 | Panel of Experts | 2012-08-20 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 7 | So Much! | 2012-08-27 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 8 | Music Videos, Part 1 | 2012-09-03 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 9 | Music Videos, Part 2 | 2012-09-10 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 10 | It's NOW | 2012-09-17 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 11 | The Next Star Finale | 2012-09-23 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 12 | Not On The Naughty List | 2012-12-11 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 13 | 48 Hours In The Spotlight | 2012-12-18 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 1 | Auditions, Part 1 - Calgary & Vancouver! | 2013-07-15 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 2 | Auditions, Part 2 - Halifax, Montreal & Toronto | 2013-07-22 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 3 | Auditions, Part 3 - Winnipeg & Toronto | 2013-07-29 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 4 | Top 13 to Top 9 | 2013-08-05 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 5 | Top 9 to Top 6 | 2013-08-12 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 6 | It's Up To You | 2013-08-19 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 7 | Flip It | 2013-08-26 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 8 | We're A Team | 2013-09-02 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 9 | We Just Don't Care! | 2013-09-09 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 10 | #musicvideos | 2013-09-16 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 11 | The Next Star Finale Pre-Show | 2013-09-22 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 12 | The Next Star Finale Live | 2013-09-22 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 1 | Auditions, Part 1 | 2014-07-14 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 2 | Auditions, Part 2 | 2014-07-21 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 3 | Auditions, Part 3 | 2014-07-28 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 4 | Top 12 to Top 6, Part 1 | 2014-08-04 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 5 | Top 12 to Top 6, Part 2 | 2014-08-11 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 6 | Persona-Fied | 2014-08-18 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 7 | Back It Up | 2014-08-25 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 8 | Music Videos, Part 1 | 2014-09-01 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 9 | Music Videos, Part 2 | 2014-09-01 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 10 | Feelin' Inspired | 2014-09-08 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 11 | Double Trouble | 2014-09-15 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 12 | The Next Star Finale Pre-Show | 2014-09-22 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 13 | The Next Star Finale Live | 2014-09-22 | 60 min |