Raffi Ahmad Surprised to Have More Than 350 Thousand People Register for 'The Next Influencer' Competition

Kapanlagi.com - Rans Entertainment in collaboration with ANTV presents the latest talent search event The Next Influencer. Through this event, Indonesian children showcase their talents that can inspire many people. Whether it's in music, stand-up comedy, cooking, and other talents.

Since it opened, registration for The Next Influencer has been overwhelming. According to Raffi Ahmad from Rans Entertainment, there are hundreds of thousands of people who have registered to participate in this event. He sees this enthusiasm as a manifestation of the people's spirit in the midst of this pandemic situation.

"I was surprised too, in three weeks of registration, there were 350 thousand. This also sets a new record surpassing existing talent searches. There are 350 thousand who have registered. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, people have new hope, new aspirations," said Raffi Ahmad at Artotel Portfolio, Antasari, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (5/1/2021).

1. Will Undergo Quarantine

Later, out of hundreds of thousands of people who registered, it will be filtered down to 40 participants. After that, out of the 40 participants, it will be filtered down again to 20. The selected participants will undergo quarantine. Where their activities can be witnessed in The Next Influencer Diary and every day there will be challenges given by experts.

"So, later the top 40 will be quarantined, educated and trained every day, people at home will know 'oh, when they meet Ivan, he is an expert in where.' Then they meet Raditya Dika, meet Deddy Corbuzier, this is what many people in Indonesia want," said Raffi.

2. Finding Young Talents

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Through this event, Raffi Ahmad wants to find young talents who can inspire many people. "More or less, we are not just looking for stars, because stars are not necessarily influencers, but influencers are definitely a package that includes being a star," said Raffi.

The Next Influencer will start airing on ANTV on Friday, January 8, 2021, and Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 19:00 WIB. Furthermore, this show will air every Friday of each week. What makes it more exciting is that this event is hosted by Raffi Ahmad, Ayu Dewi, and Vicky Prasetyo.

3. The Jury

Not only that, the jury involved here is also exciting. They are Nagita Slavina, Ivan Gunawan, and different guest judges every week. The elimination system is based on the number of likes on Instagram challenge content and through the voting system on the website. In addition, top Indonesian artists will also be present as guest stars every week, adding to the excitement of the event.

The pandemic does not hinder one's creativity and productivity. The most important thing is to discipline oneself to comply with health protocols in order to be protected from exposure to the coronavirus. #IngatPesanIbu, wear a mask, maintain distance, and regularly wash hands with soap, KLovers.

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