Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star (often shortened to Glow Up) is a British reality television competition devised to find new makeup artists. Hosted by Stacey Dooley, the first episode premiered on BBC Three on 6 March 2019. The contestants take part in weekly challenges to progress through the competition, which are judged by industry professionals Dominic Skinner and Val Garland, as well as weekly guest stars. After the conclusion of the first series, Glow Up was renewed for a second series, which premiered on BBC Three in May 2020. Netflix acquired the rights to distribute Glow Up as a Netflix Original series in 2019.[1]

Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
GenreReality television
Created byMichael Fraser
Directed byRob Fisher
Presented byStacey Dooley
Judges
  • Dominic Skinner
  • Val Garland
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original language(s)English
No. of series2
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Melissa Brown
Producer(s)
  • Katherine Davitt
  • Murray Wilkinson
  • Becky Timothy
Production location(s)United Kingdom
Editor(s)
  • Andy Wood
  • Dylan Chase
Running time60 minutes
Production company(s)Wall to Wall Media
Release
Original networkBBC Three
Picture format16:9 1080i
Audio formatStereo
Original release6 March 2019 (2019-03-06) –
present

History

In January 2019, it was announced that English television personality Stacey Dooley would present Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star.[2] On the series, Dooley commented: "I'm delighted to be involved with Glow Up. The make-up artists are so impressive and talented… and Val and Dominic were a scream to work with."[3] Industry professionals Dominic Skinner and Val Garland were also announced as judges for the series.[4] Dooley was criticised for her decision to partake in the programme, with her being accused of "selling out" and "ditching her investigative journalism roots".[5] Dooley responded to the claims, saying: "It's painfully predictable: there are always people who are desperate to put you in your one camp and never let you leave. The idea that you could be interested in the Yazidi community and also in lipstick blows people's minds. It's a really short-sighted Stone Age attitude; it's boring, actually. I've earned my stripes; I don't need to prove myself to anyone.[6] She added that: "We should celebrate make-up. It's a lucrative industry; a massive employer."[7] In July 2019, Glow Up was renewed for a second series.[8][9] Dooley commented: "We had so much fun filming the last series of Glow Up. I was blown away by the talent and creativity last time and it was a pleasure to be part of the journey. I can't wait to get to know the new MUAs!"[10] Garland said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be back for the second series. Glow Up is a life changing experience and I wish each and every one of the hopefuls the very best of luck", with Skinner adding: "The new artists coming through those doors will really have to bring it, as last year's MUAs blew me away with their talent and set the bar so high."[10] The second series premiered on BBC Three on 14 May 2020.[11][12]

Series overview
See also: List of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star episodes
Series Start date End date Episodes Contestants Winner Runner-up Third place
1 6 March 2019 (2019-03-06) 24 April 2019 (2019-04-24) 8 10 Ellis Atlantis Nikki Patel Leigh Easthope
2 14 May 2020 (2020-05-14) 2 July 2020 (2020-07-02) 8 10 Ophelia Liu James Mac Inerney Eve Jenkins

Format

In the professional assignment, the make-up artists (MUAs) are set a task by the judges, outside of the studio, to follow a brief for something. At the end the challenge, the judges choose one to three challenge winners who stay behind to help with more make up looks. At the end of the professional assignment, the judges will choose a provisional bottom two going into the creative brief. The two people in the "red chairs" are given a 15 minute penalty going into the creative brief. In the creative brief, the MUAs are given a description of the look required. The MUAs are typically given preparation time prior to the challenge. If an MUA in a red chair is successful in the challenge, they have 'Beat The Seat'. Therefore, an MUA who performed less successfully take their place ion the Face Off. In the face off, two MUAs take part in a challenge; the challenge content normally focuses on one section of the face, such as recreating an eye look or applying the "perfect lip". The MUA who performs the worst is eliminated, and the other progresses onto the next episode.

Reception

After its premiere, Jazmin Kapotsha of Refinery29 described the programme as a mixture of America's Next Top Model, The Great British Bake Off and YouTube beauty tutorials.[13] She added that the "craft is undeniably incredible" and that "it came as a huge surprise".[13] Sara Wallis of the Daily Mirror wrote: "I'm fascinated by the astonishing makeup creations and lashings of high drama. It’s an angsty, youthful show that certainly glows."[14]

Reviews
Series Review
Rotten Tomatoes IMDb
1 18% (66 reviews) 6.4/10 (600 reviews)
2 TBA

References
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  4. Caldwell, Georgia. "STACEY DOOLEY HITS BACK AFTER BEING CRITICISED FOR 'TRIVIAL' STINT ON NEW MAKE-UP SHOW". Global Cosmetics. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. Mitchell, Bea. "Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley addresses criticism over her new BBC Three series Glow Up". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  6. Shepherd, Jack. "Stacey Dooley addresses criticism over her new BBC Three makeup series Glow Up". Daily Independent. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  7. "Stacey Dooley responds to backlash to her new project". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  8. "Stacey Dooley's BBC show Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star renewed for a second season". Metro. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  9. "BBC Three's 'Glow Up' Renewed For Second Season". TVWise. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  10. "BBC Three's 'Glow Up' Is Returning For Series Two". Tyla. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  11. Buglass, Lucy. "BBC Three's Glow Up – Start date, cast, plot and everything you need to know". What's on TV. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  12. "Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley signs up Michelle Visage for BBC Three series". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  13. Kapotsha, Jazmin (6 March 2019). "BBC's Glow Up Is The Beauty Version Of Great British Bake Off". Refinery29. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  14. Wallis, Sara (16 May 2020). "Sara Wallis: I'm made up with BBC's reality TV make-up glow with Stacey Dooley". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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