The Next Best Thing

The Next Best Thing is an American reality competition series that follows celebrity impersonators vying for a $100,000 grand prize. Hosted by Michele Merkin, the show features judges Jeffrey Ross, Elon Gold, and Lisa Ann Walter, with the ultimate winner determined by viewer voting. The eight-episode series aired on ABC in 2007, showcasing contestants who have mastered the art of mimicking famous personalities. Each episode tests the impersonators' skills and stage presence as they compete for the title of greatest celebrity impersonator. The competition format combines performance, humor, and audience engagement to crown a champion from the field of talented lookalikes.