elPortalO presents
the neXt Star — the elPortalO Talent Show (Season 5)
Singing, rap, DJ sets, dance, comedy, art — show your talent live in front of our jury in the elPortalO Livehouse. Season 5 is decided; season 6 starts in early 2027.
No registration needed — download the app, come live into the Livehouse, introduce yourself, show your talent. The show is presented in German.
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The essentials
- What is it? “the neXt Star” is the elPortalO talent show — live in the app, open to singing, rap, DJ sets, dance, comedy and art.
- Season 5 winners: 1st Carina Brinkhaus, 2nd Izzy McCoy, 3rd Lilo — crowned in the finale on Friday, 16 October 2026, live in the elPortalO Livehouse.
- Taking part: free and without registration — download the app, come live into the talent show Livehouse, show your talent.
- Jury: AightySix, Sabrina, Khef and Nonna.
- Prizes: €200 prize money for 1st place, trophies for the top 3, plus further specials.
- Season 6: starts in early 2027 — we’ll announce the casting dates beforehand in the app and on our channels.
What is “the neXt Star”?
“the neXt Star” is the official talent show of elPortalO: an open casting format for singing, rap, DJ sets, dance, comedy and art that takes place entirely live in the elPortalO Livehouse. Unlike classic TV casting shows, this talent show has no pre-selection and no registration — you download the elPortalO app, come live into the talent show Livehouse and show your talent directly in front of the jury and audience.
Because the whole talent show runs as a live stream in the app, anyone in the community can watch live, cheer along and support the talents with comments and reactions. The castings of the current season 5 took place on 28 and 29 September 2026. The grand finale took place on Friday, 16 October 2026, live in the elPortalO Livehouse — Carina Brinkhaus won ahead of Izzy McCoy and Lilo.
More background on the show is on the talent show page of Xstream media; anyone who wants to go live permanently will find the most important steps in the guide Become a streamer.
The casting dates
On these dates the talents of season 5 introduced themselves live in the talent show Livehouse — without any registration.
Every talent is welcome
Whatever stage you’re looking for — “the neXt Star” has room for all talents.
The semi-finalists
Nine talents made it into the semi-final of “the neXt Star” — from singing through dance and comedy to ventriloquism. In the grand finale on Friday, 16 October 2026, Carina Brinkhaus came out on top.
DJayy P
DJ — Black music is his style.
Izzy McCoy
Dance — and he delivers every time.
Lilo
Singing — a soul voice that fills the room.
Will will’s wissen
Comedy with a leaning towards dark humour.
Carina Brinkhaus
Singing — feeling, range and a style of her own.
Doreen
Singing — rock with a roaring voice.
LaChritz
Ventriloquism — with more than one personality.
Pummeluff
Singing — a heartfelt song that sticks.
Tex Garner
Singing — country, and a name with a story behind it.
All performances are also collected in the playlist on our YouTube channel.
The grand finale
On Friday, 16 October 2026, the decision fell: Carina Brinkhaus is “the neXt Star” of season 5. You can watch the finale again on Instagram.
Top 3 of season 5: 1st place Carina Brinkhaus, 2nd place Izzy McCoy, 3rd place Lilo.
This is the jury
Four experienced professionals judge every talent at “the neXt Star”.
AightySix
Producer and music manager. Has already worked with stars such as Kool Savas, Rick Ross and Eko Fresh.
Sabrina
Agency head and long-time live manager with plenty of experience working with talent.
Khef
Underground rapper with years of experience and numerous collaborations with other musicians.
Nonna
A dancer body and soul — our Italian grandma with the big heart.
How “the neXt Star” works
- Casting. Download the app, come live into the talent show Livehouse on the casting date from 9 pm, introduce yourself briefly and show your talent — without any registration.
- Semi-final. The most convincing talents move into the semi-final and perform live in front of the jury once more.
- Final. In the grand finale on Friday, 16 October 2026, “the neXt Star” of season 5 was crowned.
What you can win
€200
Prize money for 1st place
Trophies
For the top 3 talents
Specials
Further surprises for the best “the neXt Star” talents
After the finale it continues: season 6 of “the neXt Star” starts in early 2027. We’ll announce the casting dates in good time in the elPortalO app and on our channels.
Tips for your performance
For your casting evening you don’t need much: a smartphone with a stable internet connection and the free elPortalO app. So that jury and viewers can see and hear you well, a quiet room, light from the front and a short test stream beforehand help. Think about how you want to convince in the first seconds — and then: just go live and show what’s in you.
Frequently asked questions about the talent show
What is the elPortalO talent show “the neXt Star”?
“the neXt Star” is the official talent show series of elPortalO. Talents from singing, rap, DJ, dance, comedy and art perform live in the elPortalO Livehouse in front of a four-person jury.
Do I have to register for the casting?
No. No registration is needed for the casting dates of the talent show. You simply download the elPortalO app, come live into the talent show Livehouse on the date and introduce yourself.
When did the season 5 dates take place?
The castings for season 5 of “the neXt Star” took place on 28 and 29 September 2026. The finale of the season took place on Friday, 16 October 2026, live in the elPortalO Livehouse.
Who is on the jury of the talent show?
The jury consists of AightySix (producer and music manager), Sabrina (agency head and live manager), Khef (underground rapper) and Nonna (dancer).
What can I win at “the neXt Star”?
1st place receives €200 prize money, the top 3 get trophies, and there are further specials for the best talents of the season.
Who won “the neXt Star” season 5?
The finale took place on Friday, 16 October 2026, live in the elPortalO Livehouse. Top 3 of season 5: 1st place Carina Brinkhaus, 2nd place Izzy McCoy, 3rd place Lilo.
When does season 6 of “the neXt Star” start?
Season 6 of the talent show starts in early 2027. We’ll announce the exact casting dates beforehand in the elPortalO app and on our channels.
Where can I find more information about the talent show?
More background on the talent show “the neXt Star” is on the talent show page of Xstream media and on Instagram at @nextstartalent.
Ready for your performance?
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No registration — just come live into the Livehouse.
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