UNIVERSAL KIDS DEBUTS NEW SATURDAY KIDS UNSCRIPTED LINEUP FEATURING “AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR,”

UNIVERSAL KIDS DEBUTS NEW SATURDAY KIDS UNSCRIPTED LINEUP FEATURING “AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR,” “TOP CHEF JUNIOR” AND

U.S. DEBUT OF “THE VOICE KIDS”

Back-to-Back Kids Block of Fan Favorites Kicks Off

On Saturday, October 20 at 4:30/3:30 PM CT

Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s network for kids 2-12, will bring the best of kids unscripted programming to viewers everywhere with a new weekly back-to-back block airing on Saturdays. The new lineup kicks off with the U.S. debut of the hit UK series “The Voice Kids,” followed by network originals “Top Chef Junior,” and “American Ninja Warrior Junior.”

This week’s episodes include:

The Voice Kids, Season 1 Premiere: Featuring coaches will.i.am, Danny Jones and Pixie Lott, “The Voice Kids” will follow the journeys of aspiring stars as they compete in this singing competition for a chance to win a cash prize towards their musical education and career. The premiere episode kicks off with the blind auditions.
Top Chef Junior, Season 2 Episode 7 “Restaurant Wars:” This week’s all-new episode will feature the show’s coveted “Restaurant Wars” - the season’s toughest challenge yet, where competitors will go head-to-head from menu creation, front and back-of-house leadership through execution. Top Chef Junior Season 15 winner Joe Flamm joins host Vanessa Lachey and head judge Curtis Stone at the judges table this week.
American Ninja Warrior Junior, Season 1 Episode 2: On an all-new episode, Junior Ninjas from across the country continue to take on the iconic Warrior course for a chance to be crowned the first-ever American Ninja Warrior Junior Champions. Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez co-host this next generation of American Ninja Warrior. Sneak Peek: Here

WHEN: Every Saturday starting October 20 from 4:30/3:30 PM CT to 8:00/7:00 PM CT:

The Voice Kids: 4:30 - 6:00 PM/3:30 - 5:00 PM CT
Top Chef Junior: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM/5:00 - 6:00 PM CT
American Ninja Warrior Junior: 7:00 - 8:00 PM/6:00 - 7:00 CT

WHERE: Only on Universal Kids – NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s network for kids 2-12. For more information and local listings visit UniversalKids.com.

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