| The Cut | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality / Game Show |
| Created by | Adam Tyler |
| Presented by | Lisa Lopes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Adam Tyler Kathy Cotter |
| Producer(s) | Ifeanyi Njoku |
| Running time | 22-26 approx. without commercials |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | MTV |
| Original run | September 28, 1998 – February 4, 1999 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | American Idol |
The Cut is a 1998 MTV talent series hosted by TLC member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. MTV's The Cut, was a precursor of sorts to American Idol. A handful of would-be pop stars, rappers, and rock bands competed against each other and were judged. The show's final winner, which ended up being a male-female rap duo named Silky, was promised a record deal and MTV's funding to produce a music video, which would enter MTV's heavy rotation.
A then-unknown Anastacia came in 2nd place in the competition, but scored herself a record deal anyway.