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Presented by | Bert Kreischer |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 20 |
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Network | TBS |
Release | January 7, 2021 March 10, 2022 | –
Go-Big Show is an American competition series that aired on TBS from January 7, 2021, to March 10, 2022. In contrast to other talent shows, Go-Big Show focuses on bigger scale performances featuring monster trucks, horse riding and large stage acts.[1][2] On each episode, performers compete for an opportunity to advance toward the season finale, with a grand prize of $100,000 at stake. The second season premiered on January 6, 2022.[3]
The show formerly featured Rosario Dawson, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Jennifer Nettles and T-Pain as judges. It was hosted by Bert Kreischer.[1][4]
Go-Big Show is hosted by Bert Kreischer (comedian). Judges include "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes (wrestler), Jennifer Nettles (singer) and Rosario Dawson (actress).[5] Snoop Dogg (rapper) was one of the four judges during season one. However, in August 2021, it was announced that T-Pain (rapper) would replace him for season two.[6] Previously, DJ Khaled was planned to join the show.[7]
Season | Host | Judges | |||
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1 | Bert Kreischer | "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes | Jennifer Nettles | Rosario Dawson | Snoop Dogg |
2 | T-Pain |
On each of the six qualifier episodes, three pairs of acts perform for the judges. Each act is scored on a scale of 1 to 100 (using levers/throttles connected to a 23-foot "Power Tower" equipped with 4,000 LED lights).[8] The higher-scoring act of the pair advances to the semifinals. If both acts in a match-up receive the same score, a coin toss is used to decide the winner.[citation needed]
For each of the three episodes in the semifinals, two heats of three acts each perform and are scored as in the preliminaries. The high scorers from the respective heats advance to a vote by the judges to determine which act will move on to the finals. Once the semifinals are complete, the judges select one of the three acts eliminated by their votes to advance as a "wild card".[citation needed]
The finale consists of three rounds, with each act being scored as in previous episodes. Two acts face off in the first round, and the low scorer is eliminated. In each of the following rounds, one new act performs and must outscore the winner of the previous round in order to eliminate them and advance. The winner of the third round receives the $100,000 grand prize.[9]
Each act is scored on a scale of 1 to 100, calculated as an average of the scores given by the individual judges. During the Qualifier Rounds, performers go head-to-head, and the act that receives the highest combined score moves on to the next round.
Match-Up Winner
Original air date: January 7, 2021 US Viewership: 1.03[11]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Kurtis Downs | Freestyle BMX | 96 |
Grace Good | Circus Performer | 90 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Andrew Stanton | Sideshow Performer | 95 |
Scott Anderson | Magician | 95 |
Andrew won the tie-breaking coin toss.
Act | Talent | Score |
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Orissa Kelly | Foot Archery Performer | 89 |
Jamie Keeton | Human Mutant | 79 |
Original air date: January 14, 2021 US Viewership: 0.99[13]
Act | Talent | Score |
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The Gator Crusader | Alligator Act | 85 |
Tulga | Mongolian Strong Man | 94 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Wheelz | Wheelchair Motocross | 86 |
Tomas Garcilazo | Rope Artist & Horseman | 91 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Gabe George | One Armed Archery | 91 |
Cassidy Rose | Country Singing & Yodeling | 89 |
Original air date: January 21, 2021 US Viewership: 0.77[15]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Ben Blaque | Crossbow | 94 |
Tyler Scheuer | Face Balancing Act | 88 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Ginger Duke | Trick Riding | 91 |
Christopher Joyce | Handstand Master | 92 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Jackie Bibby | Snake Handler | 91 |
David Kalb | Trick Shot | 60 |
Original air date: January 28, 2021 US Viewership: 0.94[17]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Rider Kiesner & Bethany Iles | Rope Artist | 96 |
Wesley Williams | Box Jumper | 71 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Ben Schneider | Extreme Slackliner | 93 |
Bill Dixon | Street Bike Freestyle Stunt Rider | 89 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Amina The Great | Strong Woman | 79 |
Leonid Filatov | Circus Performer | 85 |
Original air date: February 4, 2021 US Viewership: 0.87[19]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Justin Josey | Bullfighter | 83 |
Krystal Kurio | Sideshow Performer | 85 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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James Jean | Redneck Archer | 88 |
Justin Weber | Yo-Yoer | 83 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Chris Cheng | Marksman | 66 |
Shannon & Sawyer Schmidtman | Motorcycle Stunt Duo | 65 |
Original air date: February 11, 2021 US Viewership: 0.75[21]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Kevin King | Monster Truck | 88 |
Zachary Fowler | Slingshot Marksmen | 80 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Deijon Taylor | Scootering | 91 |
Travis Horn | Handstand, Balancing | 86 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Callie Bundy | Football Trickshots | 52 |
Wayne Hoffman | Mentalist | 49 |
Original air date: February 18, 2021 US Viewership: 0.78[23]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Tulga | Mongolian Strong Man | 95 |
Krystal Kurio | Sideshow Performer | 90 |
Deijon Taylor | Scootering | 91 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Ben Schneider | Extreme Slackliner | 92 |
Ben Blaque | Crossbow | 90 |
Chris Cheng | Marksman | 67 |
Tulga advanced to the finals in a 3–1 vote over Ben Schneider.
Original air date: February 25, 2021 US Viewership: 0.80[25]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Jackie Bibby | Snake Handler | 90 |
Tomas Garcilazo | Rope Artist & Horseman | 93 |
Gabe George | One Armed Archery | 90 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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Kurtis Downs | Freestyle BMX | 97 |
Leonid Filatov | Circus Performer | 85 |
Callie Bundy | Football Trickshots | 64 |
Tomas Garcilazo advanced to the finals in a 3–1 vote over Kurtis Downs.
Original air date: March 4, 2021 US Viewership: 0.67[27]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Kevin King | Monster Truck | 88 |
Andrew Stanton | Sideshow Performer | 98 |
Orissa Kelly | Foot Archery Performer | 95 |
Act | Talent | Score |
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James Jean | Redneck Archer | 93 |
Rider Kiesner & Bethany Iles | Rope Artist | 90 |
Christopher Joyce | Handstand Master | 84 |
Andrew Stanton advanced to the finals in a 3–1 vote over James Jean.
Kurtis Downs received a "Wildcard" spot in the finals over James Jean and Ben Schneider.
Original air date: March 11, 2021 US Viewership: 0.69[29]
Act | Talent | Score |
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Kurtis Downs | Freestyle BMX | 93 |
Tulga | Mongolian Strong Man | 96 |
Kurtis was Eliminated | ||
Tulga | Mongolian Strong Man | 96 |
Andrew Stanton | Sideshow Performer | 95 |
Andrew was Eliminated | ||
Tulga | Mongolian Strong Man | 96 |
Tomas Garcilazo | Rope Artist & Horseman | 97 |
Tomas Garcilazo won the competition and the grand prize of $100,000.
Similar to season one, the four judges' scores for an act are averaged to determine the overall score. Unlike the prior season, each judge's individual scores were also revealed. During the Qualifier Rounds, performers go head-to-head, and the act that receives the higher average score moves on to the next round.
Match-Up Winner
Original air date: January 6, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
JD Anderson | Strongman | 91 | 91 | 94 | 92 | 92 |
Amadeus Lopez | Aerialist | 86 | 89 | 86 | 84 | 86 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Professor Splash | High Diving | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 90 |
David Matz | Circus Performer | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 85 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
James Carter | Freestyle Motocross Rider | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 94 |
Molly Schuler | Competitive Eating | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 76 |
Original air date: January 13, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Annaliese Nock | Daredevil | 92 | 94 | 96 | 93 | 94 |
Bazoo The Kloun | Sideshow Clown | 30 | 68 | 62 | 70 | 57 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Gladius | Equestrian | 89 | 89 | 90 | 87 | 89 |
Thomas Vu | Rubixcuber & Stunt Performer | 93 | 89 | 95 | 90 | 92 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Andrew Lee | Illusionist | 89 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 90 |
Joe White | Axe Thrower | 75 | 78 | 65 | 79 | 74 |
Original air date: January 20, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Manu Lataste | Bull Leaping | 94 | 95 | 97 | 96 | 95 |
Jon Bruney | Strongman | 93 | 93 | 95 | 92 | 93 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Horse | Nutshot Taker | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 88 |
Charles Peachock | Juggler | 83 | 85 | 72 | 90 | 82 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Dariella & Elena | Aerialist | 90 | 93 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
Jose Angeles | Freerunner | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 92 |
Original air date: January 27, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Zavell Perry | Stunt Tumbler | 89 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 |
Anastasia Synn | Sideshow Performer | 92 | 95 | 90 | 95 | 93 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Jonathan Rinny | Rolla Bolla | 80 | 84 | 73 | 80 | 79 |
Leroy Patterson | Stunt Wrestler | 2 | 50 | 40 | 60 | 38 |
Act | Talent | Total Score |
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Christopher & Stephanie | Hair Aerialists | Withdrew |
Kamikaze Kid | Stunt Performer | Won By Default |
Original air date: February 3, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
The Amazing Sladek | Daredevil Acrobat | 91 | 88 | 90 | 94 | 91 |
Beaver Fleming | Skateboarder | 89 | 66 | 65 | 79 | 75 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Rob Lake | Illusionist | 87 | 80 | 90 | 90 | 87 |
Andrew Parker | Escape Artist | 89 | 86 | 90 | 91 | 89 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Tori Boggs | Jump Roper | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 94 |
Anthony Nevarez | Fire Dancer | 85 | 86 | 86 | 82 | 85 |
Original air date: February 10, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Lina Liu | Umbrella Acrobat | 87 | 90 | 86 | 89 | 88 |
Mike Gillette | Strongman | 87 | 87 | 85 | 87 | 86 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Kevin Taylor | Strongman | 90 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 92 |
Dane Beardsley | BMX Flatland Rider | 78 | 89 | 80 | 88 | 84 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Fernando Velasco | Magician | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 82 |
Jefrick Barrios | Knife Throwing | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 67 |
Original air date: February 17, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Manu Lataste | Bull Leaping | 97 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
Kamikaze Kid | Stunt Performer | 87 | 83 | 86 | 82 | 84 |
Andrew Parker | Escape Artist | 90 | 84 | 87 | 83 | 86 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Annaliese Nock | Daredevil | 98 | 95 | 96 | 98 | 97 |
Jose Angeles | Freerunner | 92 | 99 | 97 | 95 | 96 |
Kevin Taylor | Strongman | 92 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 94 |
Manu advanced to the finals in a 3–1 vote over Annaliese Nock.
Original air date: February 24, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
James Carter | Freestyle Motocross Rider | 97 | 100 | 97 | 96 | 97 |
Tori Boggs | Jump Roper | 93 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 94 |
The Amazing Sladek | Daredevil Acrobat | 94 | 91 | 90 | 94 | 92 |
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Horse | Nutshot Taker | 92 | 97 | 96 | 90 | 94 |
Lina Liu | Umbrella Acrobat | 95 | 96 | 94 | 95 | 95 |
Fernando Velasco | Magician | 92 | 89 | 92 | 90 | 91 |
James Carter advanced to the finals in a 3–1 vote over Lina Liu.
Original air date: March 3, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Thomas Vu | Rubixcuber & Stunt Performer | 96 | ||||
JD Anderson | Strongman | 96 | ||||
Jonathan Rinny | Rolla Bolla | 94 | 99 | 97 | 95 | 96 |
Thomas was eliminated due to having a combing score of 383, while JD and Jonathan once again tied with a combined score of 385. JD advanced due to having a higher score in the Qualifier round.
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
Professor Splash | High Diving | 96 | 97 | 94 | 95 | 95 |
Andrew Lee | Illusionist | 93 | 90 | 96 | 90 | 92 |
Anastasia Synn | Sideshow Performer | 80 | 89 | 82 | 85 | 84 |
Professor Splash advanced to the finals in a 3-0 vote over JD Anderson. Cody didn't vote given Professor Splash already had the majority vote.
Annaliese Nock received a "Wildcard" spot in the finals over Lina Liu and JD Anderson.
Original air date: March 10, 2022
Act | Talent | Judge's Score | Total
Score | |||
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Cody | Rosario | T-Pain | Jennifer | |||
James Carter | Freestyle Motocross Rider | 98 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
Annaliese Nock | Daredevil | 99 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 98 |
James Carter was Eliminated | ||||||
Annaliese Nock | Daredevil | 98 | ||||
Professor Splash | High Diving | 98 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
Annaliese Nock was Eliminated | ||||||
Professor Splash | High Diving | 99 | ||||
Manu Lataste | Bull Leaping | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Manu Lataste won the competition and the grand prize of $100,000.
Season 1 featured 36 different acts.
Winner | Runner-up | Finalist Wild Card
Act | Talent | Elimination |
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Grace Good | Circus Performer | Qualifier Round |
Scott Anderson | Magician | |
Jamie Keeton | Human Mutant | |
The Gator Crusader | Alligator Act | |
Wheelz | Wheelchair Motocross | |
Cassidy Rose | Country Singeing & Yodeling | |
Tyler Scheuer | Face Balancing Act | |
Ginger Duke | Trick Riding | |
David Kalb | Trick Shot | |
Wesley Williams | Box Jumper | |
Bill Dixon | Street Bike Freestyle Stunt Rider | |
Amina The Great | Strong Woman | |
Justin Josey | Bullfighter | |
Justin Weber | Yo-Yoer | |
Shannon & Sawyer Schmidtman | Motorcycle Stunt Duo | |
Zachary Fowler | Slingshot Marksmen | |
Travis Horn | Handstand, Balancing | |
Wayne Hoffman | Mentalist | |
Deijon Taylor | Scootering | Semi-Finals |
Krystal Kurio | Sideshow Performer | |
Ben Blaque | Crossbow | |
Chris Cheng | Marksman | |
Gabe George | One Armed Archery | |
Jackie Bibby | Snake Handler | |
Leonid Filatov | Circus Performer | |
Callie Bundy | Football Trickshots | |
Orissa Kelly | Foot Archery Performer | |
Christopher Joyce | Handstand Master | |
Rider Kiesner & Bethany Iles | Rope Artist | |
Kevin King | Monster Truck | |
Ben Schneider | Extreme Slackliner | Semi-Finals Judge Vote |
James Jean | Redneck Archer | |
Andrew Stanton | Sideshow Performer | Finalist |
Kurtis Downs | Freestyle BMX | |
Tulga | Mongolian Strong Man | Runner-Up |
Tomas Garcilazo | Rope Artist & Horseman | Winner |
Many acts from the show have appeared in prior sports events and/or talent competitions.
Season 2 featured 36 different acts.
Winner | Runner-up | Finalist Wild Card
Act | Talent | Elimination |
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Amadeus Lopez | Aerialist | Qualifier Round |
David Matz | Circus Performer | |
Molly Schuler | Competitive Eating | |
Bazoo The Kloun | Sideshow Clown | |
Gladius | Equestrian | |
Joe White | Axe Thrower | |
Jon Bruney | Strongman | |
Charles Peachock | Juggler | |
Dariella & Elena | Aerialist | |
Zavell Perry | Stunt Tumbler | |
Leroy Patterson | Stunt Wrestler | |
Beaver Fleming | Skateboarder | |
Rob Lake | Illusionist | |
Anthony Nevarez | Fire Dancer | |
Mike Gillette | Strongman | |
Dane Beardsley | BMX Flatland Rider | |
Jefrick Barrios | Knife Throwing | |
Christopher & Stephanie | Hair Aerialists | Withdrew |
Kamikaze Kid | Stunt Performer | Semi-Finals |
Andrew Parker | Escape Artist | |
Kevin Taylor | Strongman | |
Jose Angeles | Freerunner | |
Tori Boggs | Jump Roper | |
The Amazing Sladek | Daredevil Acrobat | |
Fernando Velasco | Magician | |
Horse | Nutshot Taker | |
Thomas Vu | Rubixcuber & Stunt Performer | |
Jonathan Rinny | Rolla Bolla | |
Andrew Lee | Illusionist | |
Anastasia Synn | Sideshow Performer | |
Lina Liu | Umbrella Acrobat | Semi-Finals Judge Vote |
JD Anderson | Strongman | |
James Carter | Freestyle Motocross Rider | Finalist |
Annaliese Nock | Daredevil | |
Professor Splash | High Diving | Runner-Up |
Manu Lataste | Bull Leaping | Winner |
Many acts from the show have appeared in prior sports events and/or talent competitions.
The show is filmed at the Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia,[1] via Propagate and Boat Rocker Media's Matador Content. Production for the 10-episode hour-long second season began in August 2021.[38]
The debut episode drew a million viewers[39] and was the best unscripted series launch by TBS in three years.[40] Viewership declined slightly each week during the first season.[41][42] However, due to its success, the series was renewed for a second season.[43]
Common Sense Media reported it is a "mixed-bag of talent" featuring profanity and mild violence meant for mature audiences, along with family-friendly performances. The positive impact on younger viewers is the discussion of safety and the unique talents of the performers.[44]