Top Elf Explained

Genre:Reality competition
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:10
Runtime:43–45 minutes
Network:Nickelodeon

Top Elf is an American reality competition television program that aired on Nickelodeon from November 29, 2019 to December 17, 2020.

Premise

In Top Elf, Santa (Tommy Snider) and Ms. Jingles (Samantha Turret) invite seven civilian "Elf-testants" to the North Pole in a competition to test their skills in a series of holiday-themed challenges. Demonstrating the true spirit of the holidays, the Elf-testants compete to have their wish lists granted—not for themselves, but for someone in their community.

Production

On August 28, 2019, it was announced that Nickelodeon ordered the series from Mike and Tim Duffy of Ugly Brother Studios.[1] On November 18, 2019, it was announced that the program would premiere on November 29, 2019, and would feature Frankie Grande, Amirah Kassem, Peyton List, Alex Wassabi and Pete Wentz as guest judges.[2]

On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Nickelodeon renewed the series for a second season.[3] On November 12, 2020, it was announced that the second season would premiere on November 19, 2020, and would feature Addison Rae, Jay Pharoah, Tori Kelly, Guava Juice and JoJo Siwa as guest judges.[4]

Episodes

Season 2 (2020)

Notes and References

  1. Nickelodeon Greenlights Unscripted Holiday Series Top Elf; Orders Full Series Pickup of The Substitute. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. August 28, 2019. April 17, 2022.
  2. Nickelodeon Celebrates the Holidays with Series Premiere of Top Elf, Friday, Nov. 29, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. November 18, 2019. April 17, 2022.
  3. Nickelodeon Renews Some of Its Biggest Franchises and Hit Series for the 2020-21 Season. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. February 19, 2020. April 17, 2022.
  4. Nickelodeon Celebrates Nickmas with Over 100 Hours of Seasonal Content, Featuring 21 Holly Jolly Premieres Beginning Thursday, Nov. 19. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. November 12, 2020. April 17, 2022.