No age limits, no talent boundaries and no second chances. From Simon Cowell and the producers of American Idol comes the search for the hottest variety and novelty acts from across the USA.

With acts ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, the quest is on to find the best talent America has to offer and at stake is a life-changing opportunity. Magicians to jugglers, strippers to fire eaters, singers to dancers – anything goes. All entertainers are given the chance to win the hearts of America and the huge cash prize.

With the audience crammed with performers, everyone is hoping to be called for their shot at stardom. As they take centre stage for the open auditions of a lifetime, they have only a precious few seconds to impress the hardened panel of judges, David Hasselhoff (Baywatch), Sharon Osbourne (The Osbournes, X-Factor) and former editor of The Daily Mirror Piers Morgan and the judges’ decision is final. Presenting the contestants to this year’s panel is legendary chat show host Jerry Springer.

The expectations are high and the criticism harsh. Some will taste success while others will fall by the wayside. However, there can only be one winner as the nation decides who in America has got talent?

Friday, 6 June 2008, 9:00PM – 10:50PM ITV2