List RulesVote up the best talent shows on TV, based on both the quality of winners and entertainment value.
The best talent shows on TV can expose the world to hidden talent and give people new careers. For example, Susan Boyle became an international sensation after her appearance on Britain's Got Talent. But not all talent shows are created equal, as the vast majority of winners quickly disappear back into obscurity. Remember Justin Guarini? But which TV talent shows actually produce quality superstars? But producing great winners isn't the only metric. The show has to be entertaining as well!
These are the best talent shows on TV, ranked from #1 down, as voted by fans. The winners on these shows have gone on to have successful careers instead of being relegate to the same level as the guy from the college undergrad meme. This list of the greatest talent show shows also includes information about these reality contestants, who are famous for a little more than just being pretty. We've even included cooking competition shows - the kind where talent and skill brings a new star chef to the top.
TV talent shows—judging skills in singing, dancing, and even clothes decoration—have been a staple of television for years, so there's often debate about what the most entertaining talent show of all time is. Don't let your favorite talent show television programs in history get to the bottom of the list and be sure to vote them up so they have the chance to reach the top spot. The list of talent television shows below also includes information like the program's cast and premiere date when available.
Examples of shows on this list include singing shows like The Voice and RuPaul's Drag Race and answers the questions, "What is the best talent show of all time?" and "What are the greatest best talent show on TV?" So, do these shows have talent? Vote up the best talent shows that have ever aired and vote down the shows that just don't have what it takes.
1
780313The Voice
Adam Levine, Blake SheltonPremiered: 2011
2
766416America's Got Talent
Nick Cannon, Howie MandelPremiered: 2006
3
592253Britain's Got Talent
Anthony McPartlin, Declan DonnellyPremiered: 2007
4
506265The X Factor (UK)
Simon Cowell, Sharon OsbournePremiered: 2004
5
170185Dancing with the Stars
Tom Bergeron, Carrie Ann InabaPremiered: 2005
6
5339America's Got Talent: The Champions
Simon Cowell, Mel BPremiered: 2019
7
3331The X Factor (Australia)
Luke Jacobz, Guy SebastianPremiered: 2005
8
204257So You Think You Can Dance
Mark Thompson, Nigel LythgoePremiered: 2005
9
131175The Sing-Off
Nick Lachey, Shawn StockmanPremiered: 2009
10
5933The Masked Singer
Nick CannonPremiered: 2019
11
1720Food Network Star Kids
Tia Mowry, Donal SkehanPremiered: 2016
12
4624The Great British Bake Off
Sue Perkins, Mel GiedroycPremiered: 2010
13
125173Pop Idol
Pete Waterman, Nicki ChapmanPremiered: 2001
14
5653The Four: Battle for Stardom
Fergie, Sean CombsPremiered: 2018
15
2126Top Chef
Emeril Lagasse, Gail SimmonsPremiered: 2006
16
4338World of Dance
Jenna Dewan Tatum, Jennifer LopezPremiered: 2017
17
3834Little Big Shots
Steve HarveyPremiered: 2016
18
3433Dancing on Ice
Robin Cousins, Karen BarberPremiered: 2006
19
2628RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul, Michelle VisagePremiered: 2009
20
1919Food Network Star
Bobby Flay, Giada De LaurentiisPremiered: 2005
21
1720Songland
Ester Dean, Shane McAnallyPremiered: 2019
22
2433Strictly Come Dancing
Tess Daly, Bruce ForsythPremiered: 2004
23
11Tiny Talent Time
Natali IoffePremiered: 2014
24
1621The World's Best
James Corden, Drew BarrymorePremiered: 2019
25
912The Big Stage
James Maslow, Elizabeth StantonPremiered: 2019