Last night on YTV‘s top-rated series The Next Star, after introducing a wild card contestant to the mix, the judges had the difficult task of whittling down the talented pool of 13 finalists to six. Amer, Brooklyn, Darren, Grace, Issy and Ryan have been chosen as the Top 6 and will participate in an array of challenges that will help them master their original sound, style and stage presence.
Fans will have a chance to get their photo taken with the Top 6 Finalists at the Toronto Eaton Centre Searslocation on Saturday, September 15 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Host Adamo Ruggiero will also be on hand for a Q&A with the final six.
Viewers also have a chance to meet their hometown Top 6 Finalist(s) this August at Sears locations in The Kids Room. A complete schedule of the hometown visits can be found below:
| Location | Top 6Â | Date | ||
| Chatham – 130 King Street | Brooklyn | Saturday, August 25 at 2 p.m. | ||
| Winnipeg – Kildonan Place | Issy and Grace | Saturday, August 25 at 2 p.m. | ||
| Calgary- Northhill | Darren | Saturday, August 25 at 2 p.m. | ||
| Brampton – Bramalea City Centre | Amer and Ryan | Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. | ||
| Toronto Eaton Centre | Top 6 and Adamo Ruggiero | Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m. |
The final six will be mentored throughout the remaining seven episodes, but in the end, only one will win the coveted title and receive the grand prize at the series’ Finale on Sunday, September 23at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast live from Canada’s Wonderland. While only one will ultimately take the crown, each of the six singing hopefuls will record an original song – which will be available on iTunes – and also star in their very own music video.
Produced by leading Toronto distributor and producer Tricon Films and Television in association with YTV, The Next Star airs Mondays at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
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