Two networks in the UK are vying to bring American Idol‘s parent back to the air. Although the American version has aired five seasons, Pop Idol only aired two seasons, and then was replaced by ITV with The X Factor. Now, however, “ITV’s option has run out” and “Channel Five and Sky [are] battling with …
More than four years ago, Will Young won the UK’s Pop Idol, but he’s still incredibly popular. He was just “voted the most popular UK artist of all time in a poll of radio listeners,” according to the Mirror. Robbie Williams came in second, followed by Paul McCartney, The Spice Girls, and Coldplay. According to …
Pop Idol creator sues Simon Cowell for copyright violation over his series X-Factor. The creator of Pop Idol, which launched Simon Cowell’s notoriety as an ornery bastard with a short supply of insults, is suing Cowell over X Factor, a new talent competition Simon created for ITV. Simon Fuller’s 19 Television Productions, which co-produces the …
Will Young wants more money from manager, will star in naked musical film. Pop Idol winner Will Young’s unexpected success has left him He “feels he has been given a fraction of the cash he’s raked in for Fuller,” the man behind the series and his manager. As Digital Spy reports, Will is “the UK’s …
hosts will return for Pop Idol 3, which is subtitled “The Next Generation.” Returning for the third season of Pop Idol will be hosts Ant and Dec, who were the subject of “some speculation that the pair had grown bored with the show,” Digital Spy reports. They’re definitely coming back, though, but not until next …
“Gareth hasn’t evolved as an act, whereas Will Young has shown he has a real talent.” Gareth Gates placed second during the UK’s first Pop Idol, and began his career as a success despite that finish, much like the US’ successful second-place singer, American Idol 2‘s Clay Aiken. He released two albums: What My Heart …
judge confirms Pop Idol 3 for early 2005; Will Young wins award, films next video. The country that spawned the Idol franchise will get a third season of the show–right around the time that the American version enters its fourth season. Show judge Dr. Fox said that he and the other three judges, including Simon …