Stars in Their Eyes is a TVNZ talent show, based on the original British version.
We both thought that generally the singers were somewhat less than excellent and, most significantly, we felt the wrong person won.
"[1] The New Zealand Herald criticised the show, stating, "Aside from the cheap set, the naff format, the wince-making band, the unconvincing impersonations, the boring songs, there's nothing much else wrong - except Barnett.
"[2] In a negative review, Nick Ward of The Nelson Mail said, "Perhaps naively, I keep expecting this show to unearth a few potential Susan Boyles - ordinary Kiwis who've had a good night or two at karaoke and let their friends and workmates talk them into going on TV.
Instead, a parade of professional and semi-professional musicians belt out their favourites after a quick dash through TVNZ's makeup department.