''Alter Ego'' is an American

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that aired on Fox from September 22 to December 8, 2021. The series is hosted by Rocsi Diaz. The premise of the show is that the contestants sing backstage while motion capture technology creates digital

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s that appear in their place.

Format

In the series, contestants stand backstage while singing and dancing, as motion capture technology projects an avatar on stage that moves when the person does. The judges then decide who has the best performance.

Production

On May 17, 2021, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series, with Matilda Zoltowski as executive producer. On July 16, Rocsi Diaz was announced as host of the show, with Alanis Morissette,

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Grimes Claire Elise Boucher (; born March 17, 1988), known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her early work has been described as extending from "lo-fi R&B" to futuristic dance-pop, and has i ...

and

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serving as judges. On July 26, it was announced that ''Alter Ego'' would premiere on September 22, following the sixth season premiere of ''

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'' and a sneak peek episode that aired on September 12. On September 10, the contestants were announced. On May 16, 2022, Fox shelved the series indefinitely.

Contestants

Weeks

Week 1 (September 22 and 23)

Reveal Song: "

The Best Is Yet to Come "The Best Is Yet to Come" is a 1959 song composed by Cy Coleman to lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. It is associated with Frank Sinatra, who recorded it on his 1964 album ''It Might as Well Be Swing'' accompanied by Count Basie under the direction ...

" by Frank Sinatra Reveal Song: "

Bye Bye Bye "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by the American boy band NSYNC. It was released on January 17, 2000, as the lead single from their third studio album ''No Strings Attached (NSYNC album), No Strings Attached''. The song was written and produced by Kristi ...

" by *NSYNC

Week 2 (September 29)

Reveal Song: " This Is Me" by Keala Settle

Week 3 (October 6)

Reveal Song: "

Check Yes or No "Check Yes or No" is a song written by Danny Wells and Dana Hunt Black, and recorded by American country music singer George Strait. It was released in September 1995 as the lead single from his box set ''Strait Out of the Box ''Strait Out o ...

" by George Strait

Week 4 (October 13)

Reveal Songs: "

Because You Loved Me "Because You Loved Me" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion from her fourth English-language studio album, ''Falling into You'' (1996). It was released on 19 February 1996 as the first single in North America and as the second single in the ...

" by

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; "

I'm the Only One "I'm the Only One" is a song by American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge from her fourth studio album, '' Yes I Am'' (1993). It was released as the first single in September 1993, reaching number 12 in Canada and number 26 in the Netherlands. ...

" by

Melissa Etheridge Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. Her eponymous debut album was released in 1988 and became an underground success. It peaked at No. 22 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and its lead ...

Week 5 (October 20)

Reveal Songs: " Rise Up" by

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; " Always Remember Us This Way" by

Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...

Week 6 (November 3)

Reveal Songs: "

I Want You To Want Me "I Want You to Want Me" is a song by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It is originally from their second album '' In Color'', released in September 1977. It was the first single released from that album, but it did not chart in the United S ...

" by

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; " A Thousand Years" by

Christina Perri Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter. After her debut single "Jar of Hearts" was featured on the television series '' So You Think You Can Dance'' in 2010, Perri signed with Atlantic Records and relea ...

Week 7 (November 10)

Reveal Songs: "

Let It Go "Let It Go" is a song from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney's 2013 computer-animated feature film ''Frozen (2013 film), Frozen'', whose music and lyrics were composed by husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert L ...

" by

James Bay James Bay (french: Baie James; cr, ᐐᓂᐯᒄ, Wînipekw, dirty water) is a large body of water located on the southern end of Hudson Bay in Canada. Both bodies of water extend from the Arctic Ocean, of which James Bay is the southernmost pa ...

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I Try "I Try" is a song co-written and performed by American musician Macy Gray. The song was released on September 27, 1999, as the second single from her debut album, ''On How Life Is'' (1999). It is Gray's most successful single to date, peaking at ...

" by

Macy Gray Natalie Renée McIntyre (born September 6, 1967), known by her stage name Macy Gray, is an American R&B and soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. Gray ha ...

Week 8 (November 17)

Reveal Songs: " Last Dance" by Donna Summer; "

Your Song "Your Song" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was John's first international Top 10 chart single. "Your Song" was first released by American rock band Three Dog Night in M ...

" by Elton John

Week 9 (December 1)

Reveal Songs: " Say Something" by A Great Big World &

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; "

Hold On, I'm Comin' ''Hold On, I'm Comin is the 1966 debut album by Atlantic Records soul duo Sam & Dave, issued on the Atlantic-distributed Stax label in 1966. The album reached number one on the ''Billboard'' R&B Albums chart and number 45 on the ''Billboa ...

" by

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Week 10 (December 8)

Reveal Songs: "

I'm Like a Bird "I'm Like a Bird" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was written by Furtado and produced by Gerald Eaton and Brian West for her debut studio album, ''Whoa, Nelly!'' (2000). Released as the album's first single, it became ...

" by

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; "

Fix You "Fix You" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all four members of the band for their third studio album, '' X&Y'' (2005). It was released on 5 September 2005 as the second single from ''X&Y'' and reached number 4 on the ...

" by

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; "

If I Were a Boy "If I Were a Boy" is a song written by BC Jean and Toby Gad and originally performed by Jean in 2008. The song gained international attention the same year in a version by the American singer Beyoncé, from her third studio album '' I Am... Sa ...

" by Beyoncé; "

How to Save a Life "How to Save a Life" is a song by American alternative rock band The Fray, released in March 2006 as the second single from their debut studio album of the same name. The song is one of the band's most popular airplay songs and peaked in the t ...

" by

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Episodes

Special

Reception

Metacritic gave Alter Ego a 34 out of a 100 based on 5 reviews.

Ratings

Notes

References

External links

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Format

Production

Contestants

Weeks

Week 1 (September 22 and 23)

Week 2 (September 29)

Week 3 (October 6)

Week 4 (October 13)

Week 5 (October 20)

Week 6 (November 3)

Week 7 (November 10)

Week 8 (November 17)

Week 9 (December 1)

Week 10 (December 8)

Episodes

Special

Reception

Ratings

Notes

See also

References

External links