Plot Synopsis

Executive produced by Mark Burnett and series host James Corden, THE WORLD'S BEST is a one-hour reality talent competition series that features elite acts from around the world. Only one act will ultimately be crowned The World's Best and win a $1 million prize. To win the grand prize, they not only have to impress three American judges -- Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill -- but the acts also need to break through the "wall of the world," featuring 50 of the world's most accomplished experts from every field of entertainment. Experts include:

Aaron Cash (Australia; Dancer/Choreographer)
Alberto Belli (Mexico; Director)
Alex Wright (South Korea; K-Pop Producer)
Anderson Silva (Brazil; UFC Legend)
Angela Groothuizen (The Netherlands; Singer/TV Personality)
Ariadna Gutierrez (Colombia; Model/Former Miss Colombia)
Arthur Gourounlian (Armenia; Creative Director/Choreographer)
Aryana Sayeed (Afghanistan; Award-Winning Singer)
Carlos Latre (Spain; Comedian/Actor)
Caroline Morahan (Ireland; Actress/TV Host)
Cecelie Lassen (Denmark; Royal Ballet Dancer)
Chantal Janzen (The Netherlands; Award-Winning Actress/Singer)
Chinzo Machida (Brazil; 5th Degree Blackbelt Shotokan Master)
Dave Eringa (UK; Platinum-Selling Record Producer)
Dennis Jauch (Germany; Award-Winning Dancer/Choreographer)
Del Mak (UK; International Dance Judge/Choreographer)
Essai Altounian (France; Multi-Platinum Artist)
Galabina Kamenova (Bulgaria; Six-Time Champion Gymnast)
Galena Velikova (Greece; Sport Dance Champion)
Gaukhar 'Gia' Noortas (Kazakhstan; Filmmaker/Actress)
Hok Konishi (Japan; Emmy-Winning Choreographer)
Ida Nowakowska (Poland; Ballerina/Actress)
Jorge Gonzalez (Germany; Fashion Icon/TV Personality)
Kate Henshaw (Nigeria; Award-Winning Actress)
Kathy Wu (China; Actress/Television Host)
Keshia Chante (Canada; Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter)
Kobi Rozenfeld (Israel; Choreographer/Creative Director)
Lira (South Africa; Multi-Platinum Artist)
Luigie Gonzalez (Panama; Grammy-Nominated Record Producer)
Makoto Deguchi (Japan; Theater Producer)
Margareta Svensson Riggs (Sweden; Musical Artist/Vocal Coach)
Nakul Dev Mahajan (India; Bollywood Choreographer)
Nathalie Yves Gaulthier (Canada; Circus Expert)
Nazan Eckes (Germany; TV Host/Judge)
Patricia Manterola (Mexico; Telenovela Star/Singer)
Paulina Aguirre (Ecuador; Latin Grammy-Winning Singer)
Petra Sprecher (Switzerland -- Stuntwoman)
Pops Fernanez (Philippines; Music Icon)
Kishi (Samoa; WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler)
Rokit Bay (Mongolia; Rapper/Music Producer)
Ross King (Scotland; Emmy Award-Winning Journalist)
Sergio Trujillo (Colombia; Award-Winning Broadway Choreographer)
Shado Twala (South Africa; Award-Winning Radio/TV Personality)
Sisco Gomez (UK; Choreographer/TV Host)
Slava N. Jakovleff (Russia; Film Director/TV Producer)
Slongs (Belgium; Award-Winning Rapper)
Stu Golfman (Canada; Comedy Talent Agent)
Stuart MacLeod (Scotland; Critically Acclaimed Magician)
Tats Nkonzo (South Africa; Award-Winning Comedian/Musician)
Thai Nguyen (Vietnam; Fashion Designer/TV Host)
William Yuekun Wu (China; Beijing Opera Actor)
Yemi A.D. (Czech Republic; Celebrity Choreographer/Creative Director)
Zoe Tyler (UK; Vocal Coach/TV Personality)
Zora Dehorter (Nigeria; International Casting Director)

THE WORLD'S BEST premiered on Sunday, February 3, 2019, immediately following SUPER BOWL LIII at approximately 10pm ET/7pm PT on CBS. The series then moves to its regular timeslot -- Wednesdays from 8-10pm -- three days later on February 6.
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On Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 9-11pm ET/PT, CBS premiered the two-hour season finale of THE WORLD'S BEST. In the first hour, the remaining acts -- Daneliya Tuleshova, Dimash Kudaibergen & Lydian Nadhaswaram (Solo Music) and Dundu, Kukkiwon & Shaolin Yanze (Group Variety) -- compete in the Championships Round, where the winners of each category join Nina Conti (Solo Variety) and Naturally 7 (Group Music) in the Finals. Then, in the second half, the final four acts face off and one is crowned the winner