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2019
1 Season
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The World's Best is a talent competition show that aired on CBS in 2019. Led by an all-star panel of judges that includes Grammy-winning country singer Faith Hill, Emmy-winning drag queen RuPaul, and Golden Globe-winning actress Drew Barrymore, the series brought together performers from around the world to compete for the title of "The World's Best."

Unlike other talent shows, which focus primarily on singers, dancers, and other traditional performers, The World's Best aimed to find the most talented individuals in any field. Singers, of course, were well-represented, but the series also featured magicians, comedians, acrobats, animal acts, and other unique acts that had already established fan bases and followings in their home countries.

One of the unique aspects of The World's Best was its global reach. The show scoured the globe to find performers from every corner of the earth, making it one of the most diverse and inclusive talent competitions on television. The judges traveled to different countries to watch each act in person, which allowed them to get a sense of the culture and context that informed each performance.

Once the judges had seen all the acts, they came together to rate each performer on a scale of one to 50. These scores were combined with the scores from a panel of 50 experts from around the world to determine the overall rankings. The top acts from each of the show's four categories â solo performers, duos and groups, music acts, and variety acts â then advanced to compete in the "Wall of the World," a giant LED wall that displayed photos and videos of fans from around the world who were rooting for their favorite acts.

Throughout the competition, the judges gave feedback on the performances and engaged in witty banter with each other â particularly RuPaul, who was known for his quips and one-liners. Hill brought a more serious and empathetic energy to the panel, while Barrymore encouraged the performers to be themselves and let their personalities shine through.

Though the format of The World's Best was familiar â contestants compete for the top prize, while judges offer critiques and feedback â the show stood out for its inclusivity, its global scope, and its willingness to embrace performers from a wide variety of backgrounds and styles. By casting such a wide net, The World's Best showcased a diverse array of talents and gave a platform to performers who might not have had the opportunity to shine on a more conventional talent show.

Overall, The World's Best was a feel-good and uplifting show that celebrated the universality of talent and the power of performance to bring people together. With its star-studded panel of judges, spirited contestants, and exotic locales, it was a show that offered viewers a chance to escape into a world of possibility and discovery â and to root for their favorite performers to come out on top.

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Seasons

7. The Championships Round, Part 2

March 13, 2019

The remaining acts compete in the Championships Round, and the winners of the Solo Music and Group Variety categories are revealed. Next, the final four acts face off and one is crowned the winner, on the two-hour season finale.

6. The Battle Round, Part 3/The Championship Round, Part 1

March 6, 2019

The first acts compete in the Championship Round, and the winners of the Solo Variety and Group Music categories are revealed, earning them a coveted spot in the finals.

5. The Battle Round, Part 2

February 27, 2019

The Battle Round continues featuring epic match-ups between elite acts. The acts going head to head in "The Battle Round, Part 2" are: • China's Duo Suining ("The Impossible Balancing Duo") vs. Germany's Dundu Giants of Light ("The Giants of Light") • South Korea's Emotional Line ("The Classical Crew") vs. Philippines' The TNT Boys ("Vocal Dynamo Trio") • Spain's Los Vivancos ("Matadors of Dance") vs. South Korea's Kukkiwon ("The Flying Taekwondo Masters") • United States' William Close ("The Earth Harp Orchestra") vs. United States' Naturally 7 ("The Human Instruments") • Australia's Space Cowboy ("The Dangerous Man") vs. Great Britain's Nina Conti ("The Master Ventriloquist")

4. The Battle Round, Part 1

February 20, 2019

The Battle Round begins, featuring unforgettable match-ups between world-class acts. The acts going head-to-head in "The Battle Round, Part 1" are: • Japan's Manami Ito ("The Miracle Violinist") vs. Kazakhstan's Daneliya Tuleshova ("The Vocal Wonder") • India's Lydian Nadhaswaram ("Mini Maestro") vs. Mongolia's Enkh-Erdene ("The Mongolian Cowboy") • Italy's Sister Cristina Scuccia ("The Singing Nun") vs. Kazakhstan's Dimash Kudaibergen ("The Six Octave Man") • United States' Justin Flom ("King of Cards") vs. United States' Jordan McKnight ("Twisted Sister") • Great Britain's Matt Johnson ("The Drowning Man") vs. China's Li Wei ("Slackline Daredevil")

3. The Auditions, Part 3

February 13, 2019

More world-class acts compete in the final round of auditions. Included: Brazil's Duo Nigretai ("The Amazing Hair-ialists"); the United States' William Close ("The Earth Harp Orchestra"); Kazakhstan's Daneliya Tuleshova ("The Vocal Wonder"); South Korea's Emotional Line ("The Classical Crew"); China's Li Wei ("Slackline Daredevil"); the United States' Liliac Band ("The First Family of Rock"); Spain's Los Vivancos ("Matadors of Dance"); and Great Britain's Nina Conti ("The Master Ventriloquist").

2. The Auditions, Part 2

February 6, 2019

A talent contest that features contestants from around the globe.

1. The Auditions Season Premiere

February 3, 2019

Acts must impress three American judges before facing 50 of the world's most accomplished experts from every field of entertainment with their talents.

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