The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Orlando
In this twist on reality singing competitions, Queen of Latin Pop Gloria Estefan, pop icon Joe Jonas, multi-platinum hip-hop artist Nelly, and country superstar John Rich will travel to six different cities - Orlando, Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles - and immerse themselves in the lives of local up-and-coming musicians on the brink of stardom, to prepare them for the performances of their lives and the chance to win a recording contract with Atlantic Records. In the premiere episode, Gloria surprises her contestant, Cori, at a boat party, and teaches her how to deal with her stage fright. Joe brings Tayler out of her comfort zone by having her perform material outside her normal musical repertoire. Meanwhile, Nelly puts Itzy on the spot, making her perform in front of her customers at work. And John gets comfortable in Michael's personal space, all while giving him the tools he'll need for an unforgettable performance - cowboy boots included.
Baltimore
The four mentors work with their local contestants: Shannon, Jenny Leigh, Chris and Jordan. Gloria Estefan sings in Shannon's church choir. John visits a local radio station with Jenny Leigh. To build up Chris' technique, Nelly makes him sing while running on a treadmill. Joe Jonas prepares Jordan with a game of basketball. The four local contestants perform at the Hippodrome Theatre (#102).
New York
The four mentors work with their local contestants: David, Frankie, Ali and Baiyu. John Rich rides a horse through Harlem and surprises David. Joe Jonas meets Frankie's big Italian family. Gloria Estefan surprises Ali at a nail salon. Nelly helps Baiyu work on her wardrobe and they clean out her closet. The local contestants perform at the Paramount Theatre.
Chicago
"THE NEXT" ROLLS INTO CHICAGO - The four mentors work with their local contestants: Iliana, Jabari, Julian and Janelle. Gloria Estefan sings at a Chicago Cubs game while Iliana looks on. Nelly ambushes Jabari while he's on a date. Joe Jonas gets a lesson in women's shoes by Julian. While waiting to surprise Janelle, John Rich attempts to raise money playing at the L' Station. The four local contestants perform at Chicago's Vic Theatre.
Dallas
The four mentors work with their local contestants: Erica, Jordana, Remington and Ashley. John Rich crashes Erica's bachelorette party. Joe Jonas uses "finger painting" as a coaching method for Jordana. Gloria Estefan participates in extreme bike riding to surprise Remington. Nelly makes a motivational tape for Ashley. The four local contestants perform at the Majestic Theatre.
Los Angeles
The four mentors work with their local contestants: Jeremy, Krystle, Tilky and Angela. Joe Jonas helps transform Jeremy into a star. Nelly makes Krystle change her song so it better showcases her vocal ability. John Rich helps Tilky forget about his boy-band past. Gloria Estefan helps Angela break out of the coffee house circuit. The four local contestants perform at the Orpheum Theatre.
Semi-Finals: Round 1
In the first of three live episodes, the six local winners from Orlando, Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles converge on Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre to represent their city and to compete for a chance to win a recording contract with Atlantic Records. In addition, viewers across America will have the chance to vote for the return of a fan favorite who didn't win in their local city. Music icons Joe Jonas, Gloria Estefan, John Rich and Nelly will continue to provide guidance to the seven contestants as they battle it out on stage in their quest to becoming "The Next"
Semi-Finals: Round 2
In the second of three live episodes, the six remaining semi-finalists converge on Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre to represent their city and to compete for the big prize - a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Music icons Joe Jonas, Gloria Estefan, John Rich and Nelly will continue to provide guidance to the six contestants as they battle it out on stage in their quest to becoming "The Next"
Finale
"THE NEXT" IS CHOSEN - In the live two-hour finale, the five remaining finalists converge on Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre to represent their city and to compete for the big prize - a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Music icons Joe Jonas, Gloria Estefan, John Rich and Nelly will be on hand to announce the winner of "The Next.
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