Teams compete in OK talent competition; some language.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
Violence & Scariness
a little
The judges sometimes criticize contestants and, in turn, the audience sometimes boos the judges. Some of the acts include dangerous feats that may scare young kids. They include people tumbling at extreme heights, balancing on scooters, fire and more.
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Occasionally there's mild profanity, including "hell." One of the performances includes a song that uses the word "b---h" repeatedly. Rarely there's also stronger language that's bleeped out.
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The show's host is Black, as is one of the judges. Half of the judges are women. The contestants represent a large range of ethnicity, gender and sexuality. Some of their backstories include hardships related to their identities.
The show is full of messages of perseverance, determination and hard work. It also exults the contestant's creativity and unique artistry.
Positive Role Models
some
The show is full of hard-working and inspiring contestants who have often persevered through large setbacks, including losing on previous seasons of America's Got Talent.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that America's Got Talent: Fantasy League is a diverse, and largely positive, reality competition that encourages perseverance, teamwork and individuality. The judges sometimes criticize contestants and, in turn, the audience sometimes boos the judges. Some of the acts include dangerous feats that may scare younger kids, and contestants sometimes wear tight or revealing clothing. Occasionally there's mild profanity, including "hell." One of the performances includes a song that uses the word "b---h" repeatedly. Rarely, there's also stronger language that's bleeped out.
NO MORE LETTING CONTESTANTS DO ANYTHING EVIL LIKE THAT LITTLE GIRL!!!
Dear America's Got Talent Producers.
I am a concerned parent and Christian of what I saw that 11 year old girl did in her act which is Dancing To The Devil, and I'm appauled that her mother let her do that. I am also very upset at Simon, Heidi, Howie, and Sophia letting her go through to the next level. Because a few years ago, there was another little girl who is also frightening, and none of the judges let her go through. You have lost me as a fan, and you and all 4 judges lost my respect for the show. It was a disgrace to God and Jesus, and I will not watch your shows anymore.
I have watched all of Simon Cowels talent shows worldwide since the beginning. Last nights show was so fixed it was hard to watch. When Simon predicted who was going to go through and then smirked when they did was so obvious. His ego got to him. After all these years of watching I am done. So very very disappointed. I’m
What's the Story?
In AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: FANTASY LEAGUE past favorites return to form teams led by each of the celebrity judges turned mentors. Each week acts from each team compete against each other, and viewers call in to vote for their favorite acts. Things heat up when mentors use their golden buzzers to steal performers from other teams.
Taking a page from The Voice, each judge-turned-mentor forms their own team of performers; each competing for the $250,000 prize. Although America's Got Talent: Fantasy League misses the fun of judges fighting over who will be on their team, it still shines as a solid show for families. What sets it apart is its wide variety of acts. It's not just singing; there's dancing, magic, and unique performances that kids won't see anywhere else. From sand artists to accordion players, children will be encouraged to celebrate being different. The judges are mostly positive, which is a nice surprise on any show featuring Simon Cowell. That said, the rules can be a bit tricky to understand and the extra-long episodes are unsurprisingly stuffed with filler content. Still, it's a family-friendly watch and parents will appreciate its celebration of creativity and perseverance.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the perseverance of the contestants. Why is it an important character strength?
Point out the amount of teamwork that goes into many of the acts. Talk about how important teamwork is for the performers to achieve their goals.
Some of the stunts performed in the show may be scary to younger kids. Parents can reduce media-induced fear by talking with their kids about differences between fantasy content and real life.
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