I can’t believe New Zealand is jumping on yet another television bandwagon and creating its own “…got talent” show – New Zealand’s Got Talent – based on the hugely successful American series.

From an easy money standpoint, this might seem like a good idea. Unfortunately, like New Zealand Idol, Stars in Their Eyes and various other Kiwi-made bandwagon shows, this is doomed to be a failure for the simple reason that New Zealand hasn’t got talent.

Here’s my predictions:

• Performance distribution:
  • 60%: Rapping, beatboxing, hip-hop & breakdancing
  • 20%: Singing
  • 10%: Band/instrumental
  • 10%: Other
• The first season will have fewer acts and fewer episodes than its American counterpart
• There won’t be a second season.

Looking forward to it.