Rising Star

Rising Star (translated as Ανερχόμενο Αστέρι) is a Greek interactive reality singing competition, which was first broadcast on ANT1 from December 12, 2016. It is based on the Rising Star franchise created by Keshet Broadcasting. Format Pre Audition As the season begins, each contestant is asked to perform a well-known song in front of judges. After the song a vote is taken among judges whether to transfer the applicant to the test stage facing the audience at home. If the judges are not sure about how to vote, the contestant is required to perform another song, and then a decision is made. Judges selected 96 performances between them the 3 of them, are duets. Radio station "Rythmos 94.9" hosted a draw which was called "Rythmos Auditions". The winner of the "Rythmos Auditions" qualified to the live auditions. The official YouTube channel of ANT1, organized a draw which was called "Youtube Auditions". The winner was determined from the video likes and qualified to the live auditions. The total of performances in Live Auditions was 98. Live Auditions Acts are announced. Only 16 contestants in waiting get the chance of actually performing during the show that day. As a reportage of the randomly announced performer is shown, viewers are invited to register for voting for that specific act. As the candidate makes to the stage, the host has a very brief conversation with him/her. With a countdown of three seconds, the candidate has to start performing behind a screen called "The Wall". With start of performance, the voting kicks in. Registered voters have the option of voting just "yes" or "no". Non-votes are also considered "no" votes. If a panelist (excluding the host) votes "yes", another 7% is added to the tally of the contestant. The contestants also see random photos of voters in their favour. Faces of panelists voting "yes" will also be shown in much larger frames. Once the contestant reaches 70% of "Yes" votes, the wall is raised and the contestant goes to the next round of the competition.