The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep

The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep (2012)

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On Thursday, August 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m.), The CW will go on a nationwide search for undiscovered artists on the verge of stardom with The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep, from executive producer and hip-hop icon Queen Latifah and executive producer Dave Broome ("The Biggest Loser"). In this new take on the music competition genre, superstar mentors, including Grammy Award-nominated musician and actor Joe Jonas, Grammy Award-winning hip-hop superstar Nelly, pop legend Gloria Estefan, and country star John Rich will travel to where the talent is, immersing themselves in the lives and towns of these local performers and preparing them for the chance to represent their home city on stage, live, in front of America.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E09FinaleOct 4, 2012
S01E08Semi-Finals: Round 2Oct 2, 2012
S01E07Semi-Finals: Round 1Sep 27, 2012
S01E06Los AngelesSep 20, 2012
S01E05DallasSep 13, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep' premiere?

'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep' premiered on August 16, 2012.

Who were the judges on 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

Gloria Estefan, Joe Jonas, John Rich, and Nelly were the judges on 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'.

How many contestants were there in the first season of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

There were six contestants in the first season of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'.

What was the prize for the winner of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

The winner of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep' received a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

Who was the host of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

Queen Latifah was the host of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'.

What was the format of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

Each episode of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep' featured two contestants performing in their hometowns, and the judges would then choose one to advance to the next round.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

There were six episodes in the first season of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'.

Who won the first season of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

The winner of the first season of 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep' was Michael Ray.

What genres were represented by the contestants on 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep'?

The contestants on 'The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep' represented various genres, including country, pop, R&B, and hip hop.

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