''Little Big Shots'' is an Australian

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show which premiered on the

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on 27 August 2017. The program, based on the American format of the same name, is hosted by

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and features performances by children aged 3 to 13 years old. The program is produced by

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. The program was set to premiere on 16 July 2017, but was delayed due to the ratings success of ''

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'' on rival channel

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, it subsequently premiered on 27 August 2017. In September 2017, the series was renewed for a second season, this time featuring children aged 4 to 13. Although the series did not return in 2019, auditions for a third season were announced in August 2019 for an expected broadcast in 2020. Seven ultimately postponed plans for the new season in January 2020 to an unspecified future date.

List of Acts

Season 1 (2017)

List of acts that appeared throughout the inaugural season.

Season 2 (2018)

Ratings

Season 1 (2017)

Season 2 (2018)

References

External links

Little Big Shots Official SiteLittle Big Shots on 7plus
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