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The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Jeffrey Ross, Elon Gold, Lisa Ann Walter, Where to watch: ABC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Celeb copycats will entertain tweens & parents.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Judges can be cruel in their criticism, but the show's overall tone is light and humorous.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some female contestants wear skimpy/revealing costumes to stay in character as stars like Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears, and Dolly Parton.
  • Language:

    Occasional expletives like "hell" and "damn."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?

Parents need to know that this show has the same brand of criticisms and jokes aimed at contestants' shortcomings that we've gotten used to from reality TV competitions like American Idol. At least here the cruel comments are delivered with an air of comedy that even the ousted competitors take in stride. While the series is lots of fun for parents, tweens, and teens, younger kids won't be familiar with most of the celebrities being impersonated.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how competition is portrayed on television. What do you think of this show's judging style? What are the criteria for the judges' decisions? Do they actually rely on those criteria or just go by their personal feelings? Do you think their critiques are helpful to the contestants who end up going home? Does this seem like a serious competition? Do any of the contestants appear to be taking it more seriously than others?

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