TV series
Pop Idol
2001–, English, on ITV1. Created by Simon Fuller.
Pop Idol is a British television music competition which ran on ITV from 2001 to 2003. The aim of the show was to decide the best new young pop singer 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 "Idol" judge Simon Cowell announced the launch of the The X Factor in the UK in April 2004. The show has become an international TV franchise since, spawning multiples of Idol series worldwide. In the mean time a legal dispute arose with the makers of Popstars, which eventually led to the word "Pop" being excluded from the titles of all the spin-offs, such as American Idol, Australian Idol, Indonesian Idol, New Zealand Idol, Latin American Idol and Idols.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 41
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S2 E20: Final
Aired 20 December 2003
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Simon FullerCreator
- Anthony McPartlinSelf - Host · 41 ep
- Declan DonnellySelf - Host · 41 ep
- Simon CowellSelf - Judge · 41 ep
- Pete WatermanSelf - Judge · 41 ep
- Nicki ChapmanSelf - Judge · 41 ep
- Neil FoxSelf - Judge · 41 ep
- Gareth GatesSelf · 11 ep
- Zoë BirkettSelf · 10 ep
- Will YoungSelf · 9 ep
- Darius CampbellSelf · 8 ep
- Hayley EvettsSelf · 7 ep
- Rosie RibbonsSelf · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 October 2001
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Reality
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Pop Idol: quick answers
Is Pop Idol worth watching?
Pop Idol doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Pop Idol are there?
Pop Idol has 2 seasons and 41 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Pop Idol finished?
Pop Idol is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Is Pop Idol suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pop Idol yet.
What shows are like Pop Idol?
If you liked Pop Idol, try The Voice UK, The Voice, American Idol.
Who created Pop Idol?
Pop Idol was created by Simon Fuller and stars Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Simon Cowell.