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Blow Up

Blow Up

2023
Reality

New Zealand’s best balloon artists battle it out to showcase their skill and creativity. Within a limited timeframe, the contestants must complete unique challenges and wow the expert judges with their mesmerising creations. These one-of-a-kind creations bring audiences into the magical world of balloon art and highlight the potential each balloon poses.

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Production

Banijay Entertainment, Screentime New Zealand

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 17, 2023

Last Aired

May 16, 2023

Networks

Three

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2023-04-17
New Zealand's best balloon artists compete for the title of Blow Up Champion in this colourful new competition series
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2023-04-17
Aotearoa's best balloon artists battle to avoid elimination. Their challenge, to build a character that is battling against the wind.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2023-04-22
To celebrate Warners Brothers 100 year anniversary. the balloon artists must create a character from some of our most iconic movies, from Batman to Scooby Do.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2023-04-24
After a shock announcement the top 5 balloon artists compete to make a creation that must fly through the sky.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2023-04-30
It's an out of the world challenge as the contestants are given ten hours to create a scene from an alien planet.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2023-05-01
Contestants must create an animal found in a zoo, as well as its enclosure. The bottom two face off in a balloon battle where one will be eliminated.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2023-05-08
Today's challenge will test the contestant's techincal expertise, as our final 4 create a dress made completely from balloons.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2023-05-09
Prepare for a fashion show like no other as the balloon artists put their couture creations on the fashion runway.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2023-05-15
In the Blow Up semi-final, 3 contestants compete for the remaining 2 places in the final. Contestants must create something from the Jurassic world.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2023-05-16
It's the Blow Up grand final! Our contestants must build their Blow Up masterpiece. They have 18 hours to prove themselves the best balloon artist in Aotearoa and take home the Blow Up trophy!

Cast

Jaquie Brown

Jaquie Brown

Self - Host

Dave Brenn

Self - Host / Judge

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