"Theme: Idols Theme: Christmas songs Theme: Burt Bacharach songs Notes Theme: Songs from films Notes Theme: Songs by ABBA Notes Theme: Big band Notes Theme: Number-one hits Notes Theme: Judges' Choice Notes In the week leading to the final performances, finalists Gareth Gates and Will Young both went on individual nationwide publicity campaign tours, visiting radio stations and newspapers and giving performances in a bid to help generate support. Both finalists travelled in their own personal bus. Pop Idol (series 1) The first series of British reality television show Pop Idol was broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom during"
"contestants would be eliminated instead of the standard one. Theme: Songs from contestant's birth year Theme: Elton John Theme: Disco songs Theme: The Beatles Theme: Big band Theme: Christmas songs Theme: Judges' song choice Pop Idol (series 2) The second series of British reality television show Pop Idol began airing on ITV on 13 September 2003 and ended on 20 December 2003. Michelle McManus was announced as the winner and received a £1 million recording contract to release her debut album. Ant & Dec returned to present the show on ITV, whilst Simon Cowell, Neil Fox, Nicki Chapman and Pete"
"the second international spin-off of the original Pop Idol series that went on air. However the South African show did last shorter than the polish version and therefore Heinz Winckler became the second Idol winner worldwide on 17 June 2002. He triumphed over Brandon October who came second and Melanie Lowe who finished third. The second season ran from June to October 2003 and was won by then 20-year-old Anke Pietrangeli who was given the nickname ""The Kimberley Diamond"" by the viewers during the show. Half of the judging panel were replaced as were the two hosts, with Colin Moss"
"Pop Idol (series 2) The second series of British reality television show Pop Idol began airing on ITV on 13 September 2003 and ended on 20 December 2003. Michelle McManus was announced as the winner and received a £1 million recording contract to release her debut album. Ant & Dec returned to present the show on ITV, whilst Simon Cowell, Neil Fox, Nicki Chapman and Pete Waterman all returned as judges. The second series was not as successful as the first series, and the viewing figures for the finale were much lower. Waterman considered McManus an unworthy winner. In 2004,"
"groundbreaking talent show, ""Pop Idol"", created by the artist manager and television producer, Simon Fuller premiered on British ITV. Running for nine weeks, it became a huge success. The winning song, ""Evergreen"", was written exclusively for the contest by Jörgen, Per Magnusson and David Kreuger. Because the broadcast of the music competition had been delayed by several months, Simon Cowell, one of the judges and A&R at BMG, decided to first release the song on Westlife’s album, ""World of Our Own"". The first Pop Idol, Will Young, was crowned winner on February 10, 2002. Two weeks later, on February 25,"
"a rendition of ""Hero"" by Mariah Carey, a performance that moved Waterman to tears. Ribbons progressed through the competition and made the top 50. She won her heat by a landslide with a version of ""(Everything I Do) I Do It for You"" by Bryan Adams, receiving over half of the total votes cast for her group. At this juncture Ribbons was named amongst the favourites to win, but was voted out by viewers a few weeks before Will Young was crowned winner on 9 February 2002, ultimately finishing in 6th place. Although Ribbons did not win ""Pop Idol"", Telstar"
"the second season of ""Pop Idol"", along with thousands of other aspiring singers from around the UK. Of the four judges, Pete Waterman in particular was critical as to whether she could make a career in the music industry, mainly due to her size. However, she was the favourite of Simon Cowell, and after being put through to the semi-final stages, the public voted McManus into the top twelve, though she entered the finals as the bookmaker's rank-outsider. Throughout the finals, McManus was in the bottom 3 only once, and on 20 December 2003, she was declared the winner of"
"X Factor"" as of 2017. After ""Popstars"" producers threatened legal action, a deal was struck that, among other clauses, does not allow the use of the word ""pop"" in the title of ""Pop Idol"" editions outside of the UK. Pop Idol Pop Idol is a British music competition television series created by Simon Fuller which ran on ITV from 2001 to 2003. The aim of the show was to decide the best new young pop singer (or ""pop idol"") in the UK based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast—one in 2001–2002 and a second in 2003. ""Pop"
"Pop Idol Pop Idol is a British music competition television series created by Simon Fuller which ran on ITV from 2001 to 2003. The aim of the show was to decide the best new young pop singer (or ""pop idol"") in the UK based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast—one in 2001–2002 and a second in 2003. ""Pop Idol"" was subsequently put on an indefinite hiatus after series judge Simon Cowell announced the launch of ""The X Factor"" in the UK in April 2004. The show has become an international TV franchise since, spawning multiple ""Idol"" series"
"of the Grand Final, pointing to his angelic voice, good looks and displays of emotion that appealed to a younger audience, compared with Young's soulful crooning and maturity appealing to housewives and intellectuals. Gates was given various odds of 1/5, 2/9 and 2/7, while Young's odds were quoted at 100/30, 11/4, 3/1 and 5/2 at different times in the week. On 9 February 2002, 13.34 million viewers watched Young and Gates battle each other in the Grand Final for the title of ""Pop Idol"". Both acts sang ""Anything Is Possible"" and ""Evergreen"", which were to be released as a double"
"Pop Album of the Year and Single of the Year). Billy Talent, Drake and Johnny Reid each received four nominations. Drake, who had yet to release a full album, won in two categories (New Artist of the Year and Rap Recording of the Year). K'Naan also won two of his nominations (Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year). Winners of most categories were announced on 17 April at a gala dinner. Winner: K'Naan Other Nominees: Winner: Metric Other nominees: Winner: Drake Other nominees: Winner: Arkells Other Nominees: Winner: Bob Rock, ""Haven't Met You Yet"" and ""Baby (You've Got"
"awarded for Pop Album of the Year with ""Paulina"", the best-selling Latin album in the United States in 2001. At the newly introduced rock categories, Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira won her two nominations, Artist and Album of the Year for ""MTV Unplugged"", which also won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. Mexican performer Joan Sebastian dominated the Regional/Mexican field winning Album (""Secreto de Amor""), Song (""Secreto de Amor""), and Grupero Performance. Sebastian also received the Excellence Award. Fellow Mexican singer Thalía was honored with the ""Premio del Pueblo"" (""Viewers Choice"") in the pop field, while Puerto-Rican American Elvis Crespo"
"""Pop Idol"" reaching the qualifying semi-finals but did not make it to the final 12 of the competition. In 2003, Jamie Tinkler became a member of the band Pop! composed of Glenn Ball, Hannah Lewis, and Jade McGuire in addition to Tinkler. The group was put together in the summer of 2003 when they were signed by Pete Waterman. Pop! released three singles on the Sony/BMG record label, including ""Heaven and Earth"" (reached #14), ""Can't Say Goodbye"" (reached #20) from 2004 and ""Serious"" (reached #16) in 2005. Pop! disbanded in early 2005. After one year from split up of Pop!,"
"the show; his sexual orientation was revealed on his blog, however it was removed during the competition after a request from the show producers over concerns that it might be unfairly influencing votes. The final showdown was between Justin Guarini, one of the early favorites, and Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson was not initially thought of as a contender, but impressed the judges with some good performances in the final rounds, such as her performance of Aretha Franklin's ""Natural Woman"", and Betty Hutton's ""Stuff Like That There"", and eventually won the crown on September 4, 2002. In what was to become a"
"Pop Idol, he stated in an interview that his career ambition was to own his own advertising agency. October first appeared on television in 2002 as an entrant to the South African ""Pop Idol"" show. He made an impression on the judges for both his looks and his singing voice. He lost in the final to Heinz Winckler by 580,000 votes (40.21% to 37.82%). A row over the result erupted in the South African press, with accusations of racism and vote rigging. Although the vote had been close, many commentators felt that the winner - who was white - had"
"Michelle McManus Michelle McManus (born 8 May 1980) is a Scottish singer, columnist, occasional television presenter, radio DJ and actress, who is best remembered as the winner of the second and final series of UK talent show ""Pop Idol"" in 2003. McManus's debut single, ""All This Time"", entered the UK Singles Chart at number one in January 2004. Her only album to date, ""The Meaning of Love"", was released in February 2004 and debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart. Later that year, BMG dropped McManus from the label and she has not been signed by any other"
"2003. The series was won by the Jordanian Diana Karazon Participants and date of elimination: Diana Karazon participated alongside 10 other Idol winners from other countries in the mini-event World Idol held in London. Diana placed equal in 9th place among the 11 contestants equal with the German ""SuperStar"" Alexander Klaws on 45 points. The event was won by the Norwegian Idol Kurt Nilsen. Diana Karazon performed the first radio single from her CD Super Star El Arab - ""Ensani Ma Binsak"". Diana Karazon received the following scores respectively: The second series was held 31 May and 23 August 2004."
"""Pop Idol"", which aired in the winter months of 2001–2002. ""Popstars"" resulted in the formation of one winning pop group, Hear’Say, who was selected solely by the judges, but ""Pop Idol"" made extensive use of viewer interactivity with the home audience voting for their favourite act to win the competition either via the show's official website or by calling premium-rate telephone numbers. In the months since ""Popstars"" finished, the five runners-up of the show had formed their own group, Liberty X, and were enjoying more commercial success than Hear’Say. The British media had also begun to create a rivalry between"
"sales figure records. During the next seven years he recorded two further number-one singles (""Light My Fire"" and ""Leave Right Now""), while two of his four albums were number-one in the UK Albums Chart. In the second series, Michelle McManus emerged victorious. Her debut single ""All This Time"" charted at number one in January 2003. Her second single, ""The Meaning of Love"", charted at a peak of number 16 and an album of the same name reached number three in the UK Albums Chart. A number of artists who did not win either series of ""Pop Idol"" have also had"
"solo performance from Justin Timberlake, performing his soon to be hit single ""Like I Love You"" alongside rap duo Clipse. TLC members Tionne ""T-Boz"" Watkins and Rozonda ""Chili"" Thomas appeared, paying tribute to their fallen member Lisa ""Left Eye"" Lopes, who died in a car accident in Honduras on April 25, 2002, four months before the event. Winners are in bold text. Eminem – ""Without Me"" Eminem – ""Without Me"" Pink – ""Get the Party Started"" No Doubt (featuring Bounty Killer) – ""Hey Baby"" Avril Lavigne – ""Complicated"" No Doubt (featuring Bounty Killer) – ""Hey Baby"" Linkin Park – ""In"
"qualified for the final with the song ""Never In A Million Years"", she was subsequently disqualified because it was revealed that the song was previously released in Hungary in 2001. Therefore, Surf 'n' Turf, who came 5th in the semi-final with their song ""I Give In"", replaced her in the final. The final was held on 3 March 2002 at the BBC TV Centre in London, hosted by Claire Sweeney and Christopher Price. The winner was Jessica Garlick with her song ""Come Back"", gaining a total of 67,798 votes, almost 40,000 more than second-place Tricia Penrose. The televotes of only"
"on September 13, 2000, including Maná, Luis Miguel and Santana each grabbing three trophies at the event. Santana and Maná won Record of the Year for the track ""Corazón Espinado"" from Santana's album, ""Supernatural"" and the same track was honored for Rock Duo or Group with Vocal. Maná also won Best Pop Performance and Santana won Best Pop Instrumental. ""Amarte Es Un Placer"", by Mexican pop singer Luis Miguel won Album of the Year, Best Pop Album and Best Male Pop Performance. Marc Anthony's ""Dímelo"" picked up Song of the Year, and at age 73, Ibrahim Ferrer won Best New"
"of the TV talent show, ""Pop Idol"", Will Young had been voted as the winner by over 4 million people in the final. Despite the media suggesting this was unexpected, Young actually won six out of the nine weeks with Gareth Gates the eventually runner-up winning three times. His debut single ""Anything is Possible/Evergreen"", topped the charts for 3 weeks and sold over 1.1 million copies in its first week of sale, making it the fastest selling debut single in UK chart history. Altogether it sold over 1.7 million copies becoming the 11th biggest selling single in the UK. It"
"in 2002). Representatives of the 50 states and the District of Columbia competed for the title in the pageant, which was broadcast live on NBC. Fakih's victory, however, was controversial with charges of bias facing the Miss USA pageant after Morgan Elizabeth Woolard, who was runner-up, defended Arizona's anti-illegal immigration bill. The pageant was co-hosted by Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone and ""Today"" show correspondent Natalie Morales. Color commentary was provided by Joan and Melissa Rivers. Pop rock band Boys Like Girls performed during the swimsuit competition and country music star Trace Adkins performed during the evening gown competition. Stone,"
"newspaper from outing him. He also stated that he had never hidden it and was comfortable with his sexual orientation. Young is in a relationship. Young's main home is a house in Dalston, East London. He also owns a 17th-century cottage in the middle of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. Headlining Co-headlining Will Young William Robert Young (born 20 January 1979) is a British singer-songwriter and actor from Wokingham, England, who came to prominence after winning the 2002 inaugural series of the ITV talent contest ""Pop Idol"", making him the first winner of the worldwide ""Idol"" franchise. His double A-sided debut single"
"the former between ""The Boy in the Bubble"" and ""You Can Call Me Al"", and the latter between ""Papa Don't Preach"" and ""Open Your Heart."" Winners are in bold text. Peter Gabriel – ""Sledgehammer"" Peter Gabriel – ""Sledgehammer"" Madonna – ""Papa Don't Preach"" Talking Heads – ""Wild Wild Life"" Crowded House – ""Don't Dream It's Over"" Peter Gabriel – ""Sledgehammer"" Talking Heads – ""Wild Wild Life"" (from ""True Stories"") Peter Gabriel – ""Sledgehammer"" Bon Jovi – ""Livin' on a Prayer"" Peter Gabriel – ""Sledgehammer"" Peter Gabriel – ""Sledgehammer"" (Director: Stephen R. Johnson) Janet Jackson – ""Nasty"" (Choreographer: Paula Abdul) Peter"
"of 50% of the final vote. A number of guest artists performed during the show, including Rosa López, Spanish Eurovision entrant in 2002, Sergio Dalma, Spanish Eurovision entrant in 1991, and David Bustamante, finalist in ""Operación Triunfo 2002"", as well as a performance by the Spanish cast of the musical ""Chicago"". After the votes of the five jury members and the televote, Daniel Diges was declared the winner with his song ""Algo pequeñito"". He received 58 points from the jury, two points away from full marks, and full marks from the televoters, securing victory over Coral Segovia and Lorena, who"
"by former auditioners, and celebrity cameos by Kenny G, Rascal Flatts, David Hasselhoff, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, George Benson, Billy Preston, Babyface and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The winner of the competition was Carrie Underwood, who would eventually become the second ""Idol"" winner to sweep all three major music awards (American Music, Billboard, and Grammy Award) in a single season (for 2006-07). In a nod to the ""Diana knew she'd been eliminated by the performance order"" controversy of ""Idol 3"", neither contestant sang the winner's single, ""Inside Your Heaven"", before the results were announced. Underwood's first single, ""Inside Your Heaven"", debuted at number"
"pop group. The contestants, who also live together during the course of the series, are judged on their vocal and dancing ability. Outside of stage performances, the contestants experience choreography and song recording. First-season winners No Angels (Sandy Mölling, Lucy Diakovska, Nadja Benaissa, Jessica Wahls and Vanessa Petruo) were set to be the new Spice Girls. Second-season winners Bro'Sis (Hila Bronstein, Faiz Mangat, Ross Antony, Shaham Joyce, Giovanni Zarrella and Verena ""Indira"" Weis) were meant to be more edgy than their predecessors. That season both sexes were allowed to participate in the competition. Third-season winners Overground (Ahmet ""Akay"" Kayed, Ken"
"programme. Israel and Ireland would later debut in the contest in 2012 and 2015, respectively. The contest was won by 9-year-old María Isabel from with her song ""Antes muerta que sencilla"" (Better Dead Than Plain). Dino Jelusić, who won the 2003 contest for , presented the award to María. Since then, María Isabel has entered the charts in not only Spain but France, Italy, Scandinavia, Latin America and released a second album. , who came ninth received more sets of twelve points than the , who came second. , who came sixth, were voted by all the other countries that"
"of the performers, Nathalie Pâque and Gili Natanael were respectively 11 and 12 years old at their time of competing. Due to bad publicity surrounding their participation, the European Broadcasting Union introduced the rule stating no performer is allowed to take part before the year of their 16th birthday. The previous year's winner, Celine Dion, opened the show with a live performance of her winning song and a mimed performance of her first English-language single, ""Where Does My Heart Beat Now"". The song became a top ten hit in the US a year later - effectively launching her into international"
"by Toto CutugnoTop 4: ""Alive"" by P.O.D.Top 4: ""(Go To) California"" by Rob ZombieTop 3: ""It's Gonna Be Me"" by 'N SyncTop 3: ""Eray"" by FaudelGrand Final: ""Позови Меня""Grand Final: ""I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"" by Aerosmith 2005: Кайрат Тунтеков 2006: Сенсің Әнім Kayrat Tuntekov Kayrat Tuntekov (Kaz: Қайрат Түнтеков) (born February 14, 1986 in Shymkent, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union) is a Kazakh singer who rose to popularity after winning ""SuperStar KZ 2"", the Kazakh version of ""Pop Idol"", shown by Perviy Kanal Evraziya. Kayrat won in his semi final group with highest votes of 26.1% of the"
"the judges buzzers. They pressed ""X"" on Morgan's buzzer, ""✔"" on Norwood's buzzer, and ""X"" on Hasselhoff's buzzer. The buzzers were removed before the judges gave their comments. In the final round, the judges were still allowed to judge, but only the audience can decide the winners. In addition, each finalist had a celebrity coach to guide them. The winner of the one-million-dollar grand prize was 11-year-old singer Bianca Ryan. The ten finalists were first split into two groups. Group A consisted of Realis, At Last, Rappin' Granny, The Passing Zone and Quick Change. Out of the ten finalists, they"