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Talent Nation Weekend 2024

Come back soon for details of 2024's event!

Talent Nation 2023: Southview Holiday Park, 10th - 13th November 2023

Hosted by family favourite Vernon Kay, 2023's Talent Nation Grand Final impressed with an evening of extraordinary talent. Our all-singing, all-dancing finalists battled it out in front of our celebrity panel at the final on Saturday night. The winner received £2000, a trophy and a FREE Parkdean Resorts holiday!

And the fun didn't stop there - the weekend was packed full of live entertainment and celebrity meet and greets - so everyone was able to experience the star treatment. Vernon Kay is even hosted his own live DJ set!

There were also celebrity masterclasses from our star-studded judging panel, including:

  • A Musical Theatre Masterclass with professional musical theatre star Joanne Clifton
  • A Magic Workshop with extraordinary Britain's Got Talent illusionist Alex Jesson from Matricks Illusion

Missed out in 2023? Check back here soon for more information about 2024's Talent Nation - the BIGGEST Holiday Park Talent Show in the UK!

2023's celebrity judging panel

Claire Sweeney

Claire Sweeney

Claire Sweeney quickly solidified a place in our hearts with her unforgettable role in Brookside, and most recently on the cobbles of Coronation Street. She's also conquered the stage as well as the screen, starring in iconic West End shows such as Guys And Dolls, Chicago, Hairspray, and Legally Blonde.
Derek Moran

Derek Moran

Derek Moran has presented Milkshake! for over 16 years, and even leads our very own Parkdean Milkshake! Mornings across 40 of our holiday parks. He's also had 3 top ten singles as part of boyband D-Side! We're so excited that Derek is back with us for his third year as a Talent Nation judge!
Joanne Clifton

Joanne Clifton

Strictly professional and musical theatre star Joanne Clifton soared into the spotlight on Strictly Come Dancing, securing victory alongside McFly's Harry Judd. Her spellbinding talent and charisma has also landed her starring roles on stage, including Princess Fiona in Shrek and The Rocky Horror Show's Janet!
headshot of Kieron Richardson

Kieron Richardson

Kieron Richardson is known for playing Ste Hay in Hollyoaks. A multi award winner, Kieron won ‘Best on Screen Partnership’ at the 2013 British Soap Awards. His other TV appearances include “This Morning”, “Celebrity Juice” and “All Star Family Fortunes". He reached the final of ITV’s flagship “Dancing On Ice”, finishing in an impressive third place.

Alex Jesson

Born showman Alex Jesson created his magic act Matricks Illusion in 2004. Performing up and down the country, Alex has even appeared on YouTube alongside Mr. Beast and the Sidemen. You may also recognise him from ITV's Britain's Got Talent! Alex has star quality in bounds, and he's excited to bring his experience to our judging panel.