Series 4

**Series 4** of *Got What It Takes* consists of 10 episodes.

The series premiered on September 24, 2018, and finished on November 28, 2018, when Lauren Mia Jones was crowned the winner.

## Plot overview

8 talented young singers and their mum's compete in a series of challenges in order to win a dream prize of performing at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

## Cast

* Anna Maynard (host)
* Max Cooke (choreographer)
* Cooper Stout (semi-finalist)
* Elijah Freeman (semi-finalist)
* Eva Finnemore (semi-finalist)
* Jacob Storey (finalist)
* Lauren Mia Jones (winner)
* Numa Shah (finalist)
* Poppy Eagles (semi-finalist)
* Seren Levay (finalist)

## Mum's/Judges

* Annabel Storey (Jacob's mum)
* Carolyn Eagles (Poppy's mum)
* Mel Finnemore (Eva's mum)
* Michelle Piror (Cooper's aunt)
* Naveeda Shah (Numa's mum)
* Ntiriwah Freeman (Elijah's mum)
* Rachel Levay (Seren's mum)
* Tracey Jones (Lauren's mum)

## Episodes

### Episode 1

Industry Challenge: Vlogging

Mums Challenge: F2 Football Challenge catching the most balls

Song: King by Years & Years

In the sing-off: Elijah, Eva & Numa

Winner of sing-off: Numa

### Episode 2

Industry Challenge: Stage Presence

Songs Peformed in the industry challenge:

Cooper: Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Elijah: Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes

Eva: Rolling In The Deep by Adele

Jacob: Cold Water by Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber & MO

Lauren: No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande

Numa: Youngblood by 5 Seconds of Summer

Poppy: Let Her Go by Passenger

Seren: Strangers by Sigrid

Mums Challenge: Zip Line

Song: Never Forget You by Zara Larsson

In the sing-off: Lauren, Poppy & Seren

Winner of sing-off: Lauren

### Episode 3

Industry Challenge: Rap Battle

Mums Challenge: Making a Sculpture of their Child’s face

Song: Be the One by Dua Lipa

In the sing-off: Jacob, Lauren & Seren

Winner of sing-off: Jacob

### Episode 4

Industry Challenge: Creating Music videos with Max and Harvey

Group 1 (Cooper, Elijah, Eva and Lauren): Fitnesse by Bruno Mars feat Cardi B

Group 2 (Jacob, Numa, Poppy and Seren): Mama by Jonas Blue

Mums Challenge: Rally Track karaoke memory challenge

Song: Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man

In the sing-off: Cooper, Eva & Jacob

Winner of sing-off: Eva

### Episode 5

Industry Challenge: Songwriting

Mums Challenge: American Football with the Hefordshire Cheetahs

Song: In My Blood by Shawn Mendes

In the sing-off: Cooper, Elijah & Seren

Winner of sing-off: Seren

### Episode 6

Industry Challenge: Radio 1 Interview with Maya Jama

Mums Challenge: Knowing Me Knowing You

Song: Problem by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea

In the sing-off: Cooper, Eva & Seren

Winner of sing-off: Cooper

### Episode 7

Industry Challenge: Dealing With Distractions

Mums Challenge: Tobogganing while being chased by a Yeti

Song: Familiar by Liam Payne

In the sing-off: Cooper, Eva & Lauren

Winner of sing-off: Lauren

### Episode 8

Industry Challenge: Dancing to Mi Gente

Mums Challenge: Lip Sync Battle

Mums Celebrities choices:

Michelle: Ed Sheeran

Ntiriwah: Bruno Mars

Mel: Rihanna

Tracey: Sia

Carolyn: Lady Gaga

Rachel: Beyoncé

Song: Say Something by Justin Timberlake

In the sing-off: Jacob, Numa & Poppy

Winner of sing-off: Poppy

Who won the most sing-offs & advanced to the final: Lauren

### Episode 9: Semi-final

Performances

Cooper: Leave a Light On by Tom Walker

Elijah: Hey Brother by Avicii

Eva: What About Us by Pink

Jacob: Cold Water by Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber & MO

Numa: Youngblood by 5 Seconds of Summer

Poppy: Let Her Go by Passenger

Seren: Budapest by George Ezra

Advanced to the final: Jacob, Numa and Seren

Eliminated: Cooper, Elijah, Eva and Poppy

### Episode 10: Final

Guest Judges: John Newman, Rai Elle Williams & Adele Roberts

Anna Manyard Performance: Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran

Special Guests/co hosts: Bars and Melody

Performances in the final

Jacob: Pompeii by Bastille & Eastside by Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid

Lauren: If I Were a Boy by Beyonce & In the Name of Love by Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha

Numa: Life of the Party by Shawn Mendes & Perfect Strangers by Jonas Blue feat. JP Cooper

Seren: Breathin' by Ariana Grande & Keeping Your Head Up by Birdy

Winner: Lauren Mia Jones