Born to Shine


Born to Shine is a 2011 ITV entertainment programme which featured "micro-celebrities" who learn a new skill taught to them by talented children to raise money for charity. The show was presented by Natasha Kaplinsky. It was won by Jason Manford.

Format

Teenagers teach celebrities a new talent to perform on the Born to Shine stage. Every week three celebrities perform, in an attempt to make it through to the final. Denise van Outen and Jason Gardiner give their opinions to the celebrities before the lines open for the public to vote for their favourite. All of the money raised goes to Save the Children, of which Kaplinsky is an ambassador.

International versions

The format, made in United Kingdom, was exported in two countries around the world.
CountryTitleNetworkHostYear aired
Italy