{"id":960,"date":"2026-10-10T12:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T10:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elportalo.com\/talent-show-the-next-star-2026-en\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T01:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T23:00:12","slug":"talent-show-the-next-star-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elportalo.com\/en\/talent-show-the-next-star-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Talent Show &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221;: Season 5 Finale on 16 Oct 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bga-post\"><style>\n.bga-post{--bg1:#050507;--bg2:#0b0b0f;--red1:#b51212;--red2:#ff2a2a;--text:#f5f5f7;--muted:#b7b7c0;--border:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:var(--text);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7}\n.bga-post *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.bga-post section{padding:44px 20px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}\n.bga-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 25% 15%,rgba(255,42,42,.32) 0%,transparent 55%),linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg2),var(--bg1));text-align:center;padding:64px 24px 52px;border-radius:20px;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}\n.bga-eyebrow{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--red2);margin:0 0 12px}\n.bga-hero .bga-claim{font-size:clamp(24px,4.4vw,38px);font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px;color:#fff}\n.bga-hero .bga-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(15px,2vw,18px);max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 26px}\n.bga-btns{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}\n.bga-btn{display:inline-block;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none!important;font-size:15px}\n.bga-btn--primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red1),var(--red2));color:#fff!important}\n.bga-btn--ghost{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff!important}\n.bga-post h2{font-size:clamp(22px,3.4vw,30px);font-weight:800;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 18px;color:#fff}\n.bga-post h3{font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px;color:#fff}\n.bga-post p{color:var(--muted);font-size:17px;margin:0 0 16px}\n.bga-post p strong{color:#fff}\n.bga-post a{color:var(--red2)}\n.bga-tldr{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--border);border-left:4px solid var(--red2);border-radius:16px;padding:22px 24px}\n.bga-tldr p{margin:0 0 10px}\n.bga-tldr ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:var(--muted)}\n.bga-tldr li{margin:4px 0}\n.bga-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:8px}\n.bga-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;padding:22px}\n.bga-card p{font-size:16px;margin:0}\n.bga-faq details{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 10px}\n.bga-faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:17px}\n.bga-faq details p{margin:12px 0 0;font-size:16px}\n.bga-cta{text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(181,18,18,.35),rgba(11,11,15,1));border-radius:20px;padding:44px 24px;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}\n.bga-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0}\n.bga-chips span{padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--border);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#fff}\n.bga-prize{font-size:34px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px}\n.bga-post .bga-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:8px 0 0}.bga-post .bga-list li{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--muted)}.bga-post .bga-list li strong{color:#fff}\n.bga-updated{font-size:13px!important;color:var(--muted);opacity:.8;margin:14px 0 0!important}\n@media(max-width:600px){.bga-post section{padding:32px 16px}.bga-hero{padding:48px 18px 40px}}\n<\/style><section class=\"bga-hero\">\n<p class=\"bga-eyebrow\">elPortalO presents<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"bga-claim\">the neXt Star \u2014 the elPortalO Talent Show (Season 5)<\/h1>\n<p class=\"bga-sub\">Singing, rap, DJ sets, dance, comedy, art \u2014 show your talent live in front of our jury in the elPortalO Livehouse. Season 5 is decided; season 6 starts in early 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bga-btns\">\n<a class=\"bga-btn bga-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elportalo.com\/en\/download\/\">Download the app now<\/a>\n<a class=\"bga-btn bga-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@elPortalOcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"bga-updated\">No registration needed \u2014 download the app, come live into the Livehouse, introduce yourself, show your talent. The show is presented in German.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<div class=\"bga-tldr\">\n<p><strong>The essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is it?<\/strong> &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; is the elPortalO talent show \u2014 live in the app, open to singing, rap, DJ sets, dance, comedy and art.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 5 winners:<\/strong> 1st Carina Brinkhaus, 2nd Izzy McCoy, 3rd Lilo \u2014 crowned in the finale on Friday, 16 October 2026, live in the elPortalO Livehouse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taking part:<\/strong> free and without registration \u2014 download the app, come live into the talent show Livehouse, show your talent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jury:<\/strong> AightySix, Sabrina, Khef and Nonna.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> \u20ac200 prize money for 1st place, trophies for the top 3, plus further specials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 6:<\/strong> starts in early 2027 \u2014 we&#8217;ll announce the casting dates beforehand in the app and on our channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2>What is &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; 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 \u2014 you download the elPortalO app, come live into the talent show Livehouse and show your talent directly in front of the jury and audience.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2014 Carina Brinkhaus won ahead of Izzy McCoy and Lilo.<\/p>\n<p>More background on the show is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xstream-media.com\/the-next-star-elportalo-talentshow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">talent show page of Xstream media<\/a>; anyone who wants to go live permanently will find the most important steps in the guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elportalo.com\/en\/become-a-streamer\/\">Become a streamer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2>The casting dates<\/h2>\n<p>On these dates the talents of season 5 introduced themselves live in the talent show Livehouse \u2014 without any registration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bga-chips\"><span>28.09. from 21:00<\/span><span>29.09. from 21:00<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:34px\">Every talent is welcome<\/h2>\n<p>Whatever stage you&#8217;re looking for \u2014 &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; has room for all talents.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bga-chips\"><span>\ud83c\udfa4 Singing<\/span><span>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Rap<\/span><span>\ud83c\udfa7 DJ<\/span><span>\ud83d\udc83 Dance<\/span><span>\ud83c\udfad Comedy<\/span><span>\ud83c\udfa8 Art<\/span><span>\u2728 and more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2>The semi-finalists<\/h2>\n<p>Nine talents made it into the semi-final of &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; \u2014 from singing through dance and comedy to ventriloquism. In the grand finale on Friday, 16 October 2026, Carina Brinkhaus came out on top.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bga-grid\">\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>DJayy P<\/h3><p>DJ \u2014 Black music is his style.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Izzy McCoy<\/h3><p>Dance \u2014 and he delivers every time.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Lilo<\/h3><p>Singing \u2014 a soul voice that fills the room.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Will will&#8217;s wissen<\/h3><p>Comedy with a leaning towards dark humour.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Carina Brinkhaus<\/h3><p>Singing \u2014 feeling, range and a style of her own.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Doreen<\/h3><p>Singing \u2014 rock with a roaring voice.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>LaChritz<\/h3><p>Ventriloquism \u2014 with more than one personality.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Pummeluff<\/h3><p>Singing \u2014 a heartfelt song that sticks.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Tex Garner<\/h3><p>Singing \u2014 country, and a name with a story behind it.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:16px\">All performances are also collected in the playlist on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@elPortalOcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2>The grand finale<\/h2>\n<p>On Friday, 16 October 2026, the decision fell: Carina Brinkhaus is &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; of season 5. You can watch the finale again on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DekgqlwjV-C\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top 3 of season 5:<\/strong> 1st place Carina Brinkhaus, 2nd place Izzy McCoy, 3rd place Lilo.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2>This is the jury<\/h2>\n<p>Four experienced professionals judge every talent at &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bga-grid\">\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>AightySix<\/h3><p>Producer and music manager. Has already worked with stars such as Kool Savas, Rick Ross and Eko Fresh.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Sabrina<\/h3><p>Agency head and long-time live manager with plenty of experience working with talent.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Khef<\/h3><p>Underground rapper with years of experience and numerous collaborations with other musicians.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><h3>Nonna<\/h3><p>A dancer body and soul \u2014 our Italian grandma with the big heart.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2>How &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; works<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"bga-list\">\n<li><strong>Casting.<\/strong> Download the app, come live into the talent show Livehouse on the casting date from 9 pm, introduce yourself briefly and show your talent \u2014 without any registration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-final.<\/strong> The most convincing talents move into the semi-final and perform live in front of the jury once more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final.<\/strong> In the grand finale on Friday, 16 October 2026, &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; of season 5 was crowned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:34px\">What you can win<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bga-grid\">\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><p class=\"bga-prize\">\u20ac200<\/p><p>Prize money for 1st place<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><p class=\"bga-prize\">Trophies<\/p><p>For the top 3 talents<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bga-card\"><p class=\"bga-prize\">Specials<\/p><p>Further surprises for the best &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; talents<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:16px\">After the finale it continues: season 6 of &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; starts in early 2027. We&#8217;ll announce the casting dates in good time in the elPortalO app and on our channels.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2>Tips for your performance<\/h2>\n<p>For your casting evening you don&#8217;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 \u2014 and then: just go live and show what&#8217;s in you.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"bga-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about the talent show<\/h2>\n<details><summary>What is the elPortalO talent show &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221;?<\/summary><p>&#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; 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.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do I have to register for the casting?<\/summary><p>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.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>When did the season 5 dates take place?<\/summary><p>The castings for season 5 of &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; 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.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Who is on the jury of the talent show?<\/summary><p>The jury consists of AightySix (producer and music manager), Sabrina (agency head and live manager), Khef (underground rapper) and Nonna (dancer).<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What can I win at &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221;?<\/summary><p>1st place receives \u20ac200 prize money, the top 3 get trophies, and there are further specials for the best talents of the season.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Who won &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; season 5?<\/summary><p>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.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>When does season 6 of &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; start?<\/summary><p>Season 6 of the talent show starts in early 2027. We&#8217;ll announce the exact casting dates beforehand in the elPortalO app and on our channels.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Where can I find more information about the talent show?<\/summary><p>More background on the talent show &#8220;the neXt Star&#8221; is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xstream-media.com\/the-next-star-elportalo-talentshow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">talent show page of Xstream media<\/a> and on Instagram at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nextstartalent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@nextstartalent<\/a>.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"bga-cta\">\n<p class=\"bga-eyebrow\">Ready for your performance?<\/p>\n<h2>Download the app and be there for season 6<\/h2>\n<p class=\"bga-sub\">No registration \u2014 just come live into the Livehouse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bga-btns\">\n<a class=\"bga-btn bga-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elportalo.com\/en\/download\/\">Download the app now<\/a>\n<a class=\"bga-btn bga-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nextstartalent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram: @nextstartalent<\/a>\n<a class=\"bga-btn bga-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@elPortalOcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube: elPortalO<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the elPortalO talent show the neXt Star?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"the neXt Star is the official talent show series of elPortalO. 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