Portugal’s RTP gets ‘Starstruck’ as Banijay format rolls out sixth adaptation

Starstruck (Source: Banijay)

Portuguese pubcaster RTP has commissioned a local version of Banijay entertainment format Starstruck.

Banijay Iberia will produce the Portuguese adaptation of the show, which is the sixth version of the format that was created by Banijay UK label Remarkable Entertainment.

The format airs on ITV and ITVX in the UK and has also travelled to DR1 in Denmark, Canal 13 in Chile, Nova TV in Bulgaria and, most recently, VTM in Belgium.

Starstruck turns ordinary members of the public, with exceptional talent, into some of the world’s biggest music icons. However, they won’t be on stage alone. Instead, they will line up as three different interpretations of the same artist and give a combined performance set to wow the judges.

With a cash prize at stake, only one will go through to the final and be in with a chance of winning.

Macarena Rey, CEO of Shine Iberia, Spain and Portugal said: “Starstruck is a feel-good show, all about celebrating great music. As well as the tension of the competition, the Portuguese version will have the added excitement of live performances from the exceptional talent of the contestants, which will make for captivating, emotive and all-round spectacular TV.”