My Kid's a Star
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | April 9, 2008 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Reality and talent competition television show |
My Kid's a Star is an Australian reality and talent competition adapted from the American format I Know My Kid's a Star. The series, hosted by Cameron Daddo, debuted on the Nine Network on 9 April 2008, initially occupying a 60-minute prime time slot. Following disappointing viewership figures, the show was rescheduled to a shorter 30-minute segment on weekends.
The format documents the journey of 10 young performers and their parents as they participate in an intensive six-week talent boot camp. Ultimately, one child is awarded $50,000 along with the designation of "child star". Judging the contestants is a panel of three experts, featuring former The Partridge Family actor Danny Bonaduce, who also served as host for the original U.S. edition.
Controversy arose due to the program's focus on the conduct of the stage parents rather than solely on the child talents themselves, a theme that was prominently featured in its promotional campaigns. Several parents of participants expressed concerns that Nine had not fully disclosed the nature of the show's emphasis.