RTÉ Liveline listeners were shocked to hear of children's parents being asked for significant money from a US talent management agency as part of their audition process.
Guests spoke about a particular Los Angeles-based elite talent showcase that was allegedly charging parents up to $250 dollars to enter the next round of the process.
One guest said: "They are a company that set themselves up to run a competition and they want to make a lot of money. They charge a lot of money to be in it."
