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New Music Show Puts Twist on Talent Contests
13 Nov
Summary
- Five contestants will sing the same song simultaneously.
- Judges isolate vocals in real-time to eliminate hopefuls.
- Winners will record an album produced by hitmaker Savan Kotecha.
ABC has announced a new music competition series, "Who's In The Band?", slated for a summer 2027 debut. The show introduces a novel format where five contestants simultaneously perform the same song. Judges will analyze vocals in real-time from their mixing desks, eliminating hopefuls as the competition progresses.
Co-created by Richard Bacon, Savan Kotecha, and Simon Cowell, the series aims to demystify how pop groups are assembled. Kotecha, who has collaborated with artists like Ariana Grande and One Direction, will executive produce the winners' album. Pre-production and casting are currently underway in the U.S., with filming scheduled to commence in January 2027. The series will air on ABC and Hulu domestically, and Disney+ internationally.
