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Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

6.7
7 seasons
54 episodes
Returning Series
Reality

Plot Summary

A talented cast of aspiring makeup artists live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from a multitude of worlds from fashion to film. With regular eliminations, the challenges not only test their skills under pressure but also give them the opportunity to unleash their creative vision with jaw-dropping results.

First Aired:March 5, 2019
Last Aired:June 18, 2025
Episode Runtime:1h 0m
Networks:
BBC Three
Created By:
Michael Fraser

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

Tubi TV

Seasons (8)

Series 1
7.5

Series 1

8 episodes

Aired: 2019

Series 2

Series 2

8 episodes

Aired: 2020

Series 3

Series 3

8 episodes

Aired: 2021

Series 4

Series 4

8 episodes

Aired: 2022

Season 5
5.0

Season 5

8 episodes

Aired: 2023

Supermodel Leomie Anderson steps in to host series five. Each week, aspiring make-up artists compete for a weekly prize and try to escape elimination. The last one standing will win a dream contract.

Season 6
6.0

Season 6

6 episodes

Aired: 2024

Get ready to be dazzled as Glow Up returns, hosted by the fabulous Leomie Anderson. Each week, eight of the most talented aspiring make-up artists will be judged on their creativity and ability to thrive under pressure, in intense professional assignments, from pop-star-led social campaigns to global gaming body painting. West End theatre looks to mastering gory TV special effects. The stakes have never been higher in the world of make-up artistry as the MUAs compete to be crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star, and for a career changing prize - assisting some of the best MUAs in the world.

Series 7
6.1

Series 7

8 episodes

Aired: 2025

Production

BBC

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