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Simon Cowell is looking for the next hit boy band. And he's risking it all to find them. Will these young singers prove he's still got the Midas touch?
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  • The Man Behind the Biggest Boy Bands Is Back in Simon Cowell: The Next Act
    Get an all-access pass to the music mogul’s process in this new docuseries.

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Simon Cowell: The Next Act

Season 1

  • Where Have All The Boy Bands Gone?
    The "Simon Needs You" campaign debuts to worrying numbers, but momentum picks up in Liverpool where two young men strike a chord with the panel.
  • Digging For Diamonds
    Lauren urges Simon to relax after a stressful Dublin trip. While a few London singers sparkle, something is missing — until one teen steps up to the mic.
  • Trust Your Gut
    Nervous hopefuls wait for a life-changing phone call as Simon struggles with his decision. Later, crushing news forces him to look inside his heart.
  • The Mic Don't Lie
    After 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.
  • On The Record
    A singer gets a warning. The pressure rises as Simon looks for passion and chemistry. Can the boys prove their vocal prowess in the studio?
  • Bye Bye Bye
    As 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.

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