Simon Cowell: The Next Act (2025)

Name: Simon Cowell: The Next Act
Genre: Music

Plot

Simon Cowell wants to discover the next great boy band. Can he balance the dreams of young hopefuls with the harsh realities of the music industry?

01Where Have All The Boy Bands Gone?S01E01 · 9.0The "Simon Needs You" campaign debuts to worrying numbers, but momentum picks up in Liverpool where two young men strike a chord with the panel.
02The Mic Don't LieS01E04 · 9.0After the field narrows to 16, the boys arrive in Miami for vocal coaching. Their harmonies give Simon goosebumps, but four singers just aren't ready.
03Bye Bye ByeS01E06 · 9.0As Simon takes a final look at the band, he faces an impossible choice. After his shocking decision, it's time for a label meeting — and the future.

Season016Episodes2025Aired 7.8Season avg

S01E01Season's bestWhere Have All The Boy Bands Gone?December 10, 2025 9.0The "Simon Needs You" campaign debuts to worrying numbers, but momentum picks up in Liverpool where two young men strike a chord with the pa
S01E02Digging For DiamondsDecember 10, 2025 6.0Lauren urges Simon to relax after a stressful Dublin trip. While a few London singers sparkle, something is missing — until one teen steps u
S01E03Trust Your GutDecember 10, 2025 5.5Nervous hopefuls wait for a life-changing phone call as Simon struggles with his decision. Later, crushing news forces him to look inside hi
S01E04The Mic Don't LieDecember 10, 2025 9.0After the field narrows to 16, the boys arrive in Miami for vocal coaching. Their harmonies give Simon goosebumps, but four singers just are
S01E05On The RecordDecember 10, 2025 8.0A singer gets a warning. The pressure rises as Simon looks for passion and chemistry. Can the boys prove their vocal prowess in the studio?
S01E06Bye Bye ByeDecember 10, 2025 9.0As Simon takes a final look at the band, he faces an impossible choice. After his shocking decision, it's time for a label meeting — and the

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