Idol

Idol (2004- )

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"Idol" is a Swedish reality-competition talent show airing on TV4. It debuted in August 2004, and has become one of the most popular shows on Swedish television. Part of the Idols franchise, it originates from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, which was first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2024-12-07Lördagsfinal 9: Resultatshowdéc. 7, 2024
2024-12-07Lördagsfinal 9: Finalendéc. 7, 2024
2024-11-30Lördagsfinal 8: Resultatshownov. 30, 2024
2024-11-30Lördagsfinal 8: Min hjälte + Tittarnas valnov. 30, 2024
2024-11-23Lördagsfinal 7: Resultatshownov. 23, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the first episode of Idol air?

The premiere of 'Idol' aired on June 11, 2004.

Who were the three judges on the show?

The three judges on the first season of 'Idol' were Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.

Who was the host of the show?

Ryan Seacrest was the host of the show.

Where did the first season take place?

The first season of 'Idol' was held in Los Angeles, California.

How many finalists were there on the first season?

There were ten finalists on the first season of 'Idol'.

Who was the winner of the first season?

Kelly Clarkson was the winner of the first season of 'Idol'.

What was the prize for the winner of the first season?

The prize for the winner of the first season of 'Idol' was a recording contract.

Who were the guest performers on the first season?

The guest performers on the first season of 'Idol' included Christina Aguilera, Creed, and Kelly Osbourne.

How long was each episode of the first season?

Each episode of the first season of 'Idol' was approximately 60 minutes long.

How were the contestants chosen for the first season?

The contestants for the first season of 'Idol' were chosen through a series of auditions held in various cities across the United States.

How many people auditioned for the first season?

Approximately 10,000 people auditioned for the first season of 'Idol'.

What was the age range of the contestants on the first season?

The age range of the contestants on the first season of 'Idol' was 16-24 years old.

How many episodes were in the first season?

The first season of 'Idol' had 24 episodes.

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