talent show
noun
: a show consisting of a series of individual performances (such as singing) by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performing talent
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The video – which was first released on his TIDAL service – shows a school talent show in progress with little Blue waiting in the wings as her ballet routine is introduced.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Classic challenges like the talent show and Snatch Game have had diminishing returns.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Craig experienced both highs (multiple Star Quality challenge wins) and lows (twice ending up in the bottom two, including after his rapping talent show performance).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Elementary schoolers can take part in scavenger hunts, talent shows, beach soccer games, or arts and crafts sessions.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Classic challenges like the talent show and Snatch Game have had diminishing returns.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Craig experienced both highs (multiple Star Quality challenge wins) and lows (twice ending up in the bottom two, including after his rapping talent show performance).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Elementary schoolers can take part in scavenger hunts, talent shows, beach soccer games, or arts and crafts sessions.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Talent show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent%20show. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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