Hours of scrolling on TikTok have prepared us for this moment.
The reality show Next Influencer moves to Paramount+ for its third season on Jan. 13, bringing with it a new batch of aspiring social media stars.
But who are these young people looking to become the next Addison Rae or Charli D'Amelio? The cast of 12 up-and-coming content creators—Taylor Olympios, Dawn Morante, Evan Lane, Carrie Berk, Talen Battles, Noah Danenhower, Noor Dabash, Sierra Reed, Kristian Ramey, Soha Khatib, and Bryce McKenzie—have put it all on the line to see if they have what it takes to become the Next Influencer. Like, all of it, with Evan even admitting, "I quit my job. I quit nursing school. So, a bitch better win."
But simply wanting the title isn't enough, as these wannabe internet stars will have to compete in a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes to amass followers. The person who comes out on top will take home a prize package that includes a talent contract with Awesomeness.
Season one winner Owen Holt, who boasts 4 million TikTok followers, returns as host of the competition series and the accompanying podcast Vibe Room for the second time.
Fans can watch the first five episodes of the series on Jan. 13, with the remaining six episodes, including a reunion special, released weekly.
But that's not all. Those who want to dive into a recap the show and all the drama that went down can tune in to the Vibe Room when it premieres on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more platforms on Jan. 16.
The previous two seasons of Next Influencer aired on Awesomeness TV's YouTube channel.