THE WORLD'S BEST on CBS Announces International Experts
By: Kaitlin Milligan Jan. 24, 2019
CBS today announced the group of celebrated international experts who, along with American judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill, will help determine via vote who ultimately wins the new global competition series THE WORLD'S BEST.
Hosted by Emmy Award winner James Corden, the series is a one-of-a-kind talent competition featuring elite acts from around the globe competing for a $1 million prize and the title of THE WORLD'S BEST. The acts not only have to impress the all-star line-up of American judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill, but they will also need to break through the "wall of the world," featuring more than 50 renowned experts from 38 different countries.
The "wall of the world" is comprised of experts from every field of entertainment, from Bollywood to ballet, K-Pop to comedy, martial arts to magic, and everything in between. These experts not only have fervent followings in their home countries but, in many cases, internationally, and will offer feedback during every round of the competition and be responsible for helping to decide which act is ultimately crowned THE WORLD'S BEST.
"From Nigeria to Japan, from Switzerland to Samoa, our 50 world experts bring a true global presence to our stage," said executive producer and showrunner Alison Holloway. "Among them are champions, award-winners, international TV judges and even superstars in their native lands. They are knowledgeable, honest and, at times, outrageous. They bring an entirely fresh perspective to THE TALENT SHOW landscape."
The series, from two of the most prolific unscripted producers in television, Mike Darnell ("American Idol" and "Ellen's Game of Games") and Mark Burnett (SURVIVOR, "The Voice"), premieres immediately following SUPER BOWL LIII on Sunday, Feb. 3 on CBS. The second episode will air on Wednesday, Feb. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Following are THE WORLD'S BEST experts:
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AARON CASH Australia - Dancer/Choreographer |
ALBERTO BELLI Mexico - Director |
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ALEX WRIGHT South Korea - K-Pop Producer |
ANDERSON SILVA Brazil - UFC Legend |
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ANGELA GROOTHUIZEN The Netherlands - Singer/TV Personality |
ARIADNA GUTIÉRREZ Colombia - Model/Former Miss Colombia |
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ARTHUR GOUROUNLIAN Armenia - Creative Director/Choreographer |
ARYANA SAYEED Afghanistan - Award-Winning Singer |
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CARLOS LATRE Spain - Comedian/Actor |
CAROLINE MORAHAN Ireland - Actress/TV Host |
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CECILIE LASSEN Denmark - Royal Ballet Dancer |
CHANTAL JANZEN The Netherlands - Award-Winning Actress/ Singer |
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CHINZÕ MACHIDA Brazil - 5th Degree Blackbelt Shotokan Master |
DAVE ERINGA UK - Platinum-Selling Record Producer |
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DENNIS JAUCH Germany - Award-Winning Dancer/ Choreographer |
DEL MAK UK- International Dance Judge/Choreographer |
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ESSA? ALTOUNIAN France - Multi-Platinum Artist |
GALABINA KAMENOVA Bulgaria - Six-Time Champion Gymnast |
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GALENA VELIKOVA Greece - Sport Dance Champion |
GAUKHAR "GIA" NOORTAS Kazakhstan - Filmmaker/Actress |
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HOK KONISHI Japan - Emmy-Winning Choreographer |
IDA NOWAKOWSKA Poland - Ballerina/Actress |
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JORGE GONZÁLEZ Germany - Fashion Icon/TV Personality |
KATE HENSHAW Nigeria - Award-Winning Actress |
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KATHY WU China - Actress/Television Host |
KESHIA CHANTÉ Canada - Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter |
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KOBI ROZENFELD Israel - Choreographer/Creative Director |
LIRA South AFRICA - Multi-Platinum Artist |
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LUIGIE GONZALEZ Panama-Grammy-Nominated Record Producer |
MAKOTO DEGUCHI Japan - Theater Producer |
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MARGARETA SVENSSON RIGGS Sweden - Musical Artist/Vocal Coach |
NAKUL DEV MAHAJAN India - Bollywood Choreographer |
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NATHALIE YVES GAULTHIER Canada - Circus Expert |
NAZAN ECKES Germany - TV Host/Judge |
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PATRICIA MANTEROLA Mexico - Telenovela Star/Singer |
PAULINA AGUIRRE Ecuador - Latin Grammy-Winning Singer |
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PETRA SPRECHER Switzerland -- Stuntwoman |
POPS FERNANDEZ Philippines - Music Icon |
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KISHI Samoa - WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler |
ROKIT BAY Mongolia - Rapper/Music Producer |
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ROSS KING Scotland - Emmy Award-Winning Journalist |
SERGIO TRUJILLO Colombia - Award-Winning Broadway Choreographer |
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SHADO TWALA South AFRICA - Award-Winning Radio/TV Personality |
SISCO GOMEZ UK - Choreographer/TV Host |
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SLAVA N. JAKOVLEFF Russia - Film Director/TV Producer |
SLONGS Belgium - Award-Winning Rapper |
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STU GOLFMAN Canada - Comedy Talent Agent |
STUART MACLEOD Scotland - Critically Acclaimed Magician |
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TATS NKONZO South AFRICA - Award-Winning Comedian/ Musician |
THAI NGUYEN Vietnam - Fashion Designer/TV Host |
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WILLIAM YUEKUN WU China - Beijing Opera Actor |
YEMI A.D. Czech Republic - Celebrity Choreographer/ Creative Director |
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ZOË TYLER UK - Vocal Coach/TV Personality |
ZORA DEHORTER Nigeria - International Casting Director |
THE WORLD'S BEST is produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television and MGM Television and Fulwell 73 Productions. Mike Darnell, Mark Burnett, Ben Winston, James Corden, Brooke Karzen, Dan Sacks, Alison Holloway, James Breen and BARRY Poznick are executive producers.
Photo Credit: CBS
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