After two hits seasons, The Chosen One returns for its brand-new Season 3, and this time it’s bigger, bolder and more influential than ever.
This unique reality-based singing competition is on a mission to uncover the next generation of under-18 stars – not just from traditional auditions, but from where young audiences live and breathe: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more.
By scouting young talents with strong digital presence, the show taps into a social-first generation that’s always online, always sharing and always influencing.
What’s New in Season 3?
- Duet Format: Kids don’t do it alone – each contestant pairs with a popular artist to form a celebrity-kid singing duo
- Blind Symphony Auditions: Unique musical audition twist where artists select partners without seeing them
- Comedy-Coated Entertainment: Expect laughter, heart and jaw-dropping surprises across 8 high-energy episodes
- A-List Involvement: Young adult music artists as mentors/partners; Star comedians and entertainers as judges
- Social-First Strategy: Contestants sourced from TikTok, YouTube and Instagram
How does The Chosen One Xtra benefit your brand?
1. No.1 Unscripted show on Astro Ceria: The Chosen One transforms raw talent into national icons, blending emotion, authenticity, and viral impact
2. When a Voice Goes Viral — 235M+ TikTok Views: From village stages to viral fame, the show transforms ordinary kids into national icons — like Season 1 champion 12-year-old Orang Asli boy Amir Sisi, whose voice captivated millions across Malaysia and Indonesia.
3. Social-First Strategy: This season, we spotlight a new generation of young creators—authentic voices with real-time impact and strong social followings. Through a fresh reality format, the show discovers under-18 digital stars from platforms like TikTok and YouTube, pairing them with top performers to shape the next wave of breakout talent.
Branding Opportunities
On TV
- Opening & Closing Credits
- Breaker In Out
- TVC spots inside programme
- Credit mention
- Lower Third Banner
- End Credit logo
- Sponsor’s Branding/Product Placement
- Branded Promo
- Brand integration opportunities on dedicated Meletop sponsor segment
On Radio
- Radio Commercials
On Digital
- Facebook PostÂ
- Instagram PostÂ
- TikTok Post
- Instagram Story
On Astro Addressable Advertising
On sooka
- Pre/Mid-roll Ad 15s (clickable, non skippable)
Channel: Astro Ceria (CH.611) & Astro Ria (CH. 104) *simulcast on both channels, Astro GO and sooka
Date & Time: 25 July 2025 – 12 September 2025 | Every Friday, 9pm
Total Episodes: 8 Episodes​
Genre: Singing Competition (7 recorded episodes + 1 Live grand final)
Pricing Category: x5 (Astro Ceria), x13 (Astro Ria)