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Asian Idol
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Asian Idol logo
Created by Simon Fuller
StarringAmelia Natasha
Daniel Mananta
Indra Lesmana
Paul Moss
Pilita Corrales
Ken Lim
Country of origin Indonesia
Production
Producer Sandra Fulloon
Original release
NetworkRCTI

Asian Idol is an upcoming version of the singing competition format, Pop Idol, featuring winners of idol competitions from six Asian countries consisting of India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The winner will be awarded an international recording contract and a free trip around the world to watch international Idol shows.[1]

It is set to be held on December 15 to 16, 2007 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[2][3] Indonesia's largest TV station, RCTI (which also hosts Indonesian Idol), will be the main TV station with the competition being broadcast live in the participating countries although problems with time zone difference are being discussed.[1]

Each participating country will have its own system of determining its representative.[4]

As a kickoff to Asian Idol, all six contestants will be introduced through an Idol Showcase presentation on December 8, 2007.[3] Meanwhile, fans of each contestant will be able to choose the song they want their Idol to perform before the Asian Idol performance show. The Idols will perform two songs each--one in English and another in their native language.[5]

In addition to the coverage of Asian Idol, RCTI will run a series of features called Asian Idol Extra between late November to mid-December 2007.[3]

Every competing country will send a judge to serve as the contestants' critics, but unlike in usual Idol shows only three judges will comment on each performer due to time constraints.[1]

Special guests in the program include Guy Sebastian, winner of Australian Idol's first season.[6]

The production of Asian Idol will be put up with the help of the production crew from Australian Idol.[5]

Contestants

SuperStar KZ, the Idol franchise of Kazakhstan, was included in the lineup but failed to send a representative.[1]

Judges

Participating TV networks

Voting procedures

There are several differences in voting and tabulation between Asian Idol and other Idol shows. Unlike the latter wherein the viewers get to vote for one contestant, the voting procedure for Asian Idol requires viewers to vote for two favorite Idols, thus allowing contestants to receive votes from their respective countries.[5][15]

As consideration on population size among the participating countries, tabulation of votes are done through an "Equal and Even Cumulative Method", wherein the total votes of each country are converted into percentages.[15][16]

Controversy

Sandeep Acharya, the second-season winner of Indian Idol, was dismayed over Sawant's selection to compete in Asian Idol. He claimed that Sony TV India, the broadcaster of Indian Idol, was supposed to hold a competition among its three winners to determine India's representative and he felt he was bypassed.

Network representatives clarified that although they have the option to choose their representative, they were toying the idea of competing the three Indian Idol winners—including season 3 winner Prashant Tamang. However, it was canceled due to scheduling conflicts.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Empat Jawara Idol Bertarung". Jawa Pos Online. November 8, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Id
  2. ^ Catur Mahgriefie, Lusi (November 7, 2007). "Asian Idol 2007, Berawal dari Ide Padukan Budaya". Okezone. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Id
  3. ^ a b c "Indonesia Tuan Rumah Asian Idol". Republika Online. October 16, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Id
  4. ^ "Asian Idol Diikuti 7 Negara". Surya Online. August 30, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)(pdf file)Template:Id
  5. ^ a b c "Asian Idol's Aussie connection". Australian Idol Official Website, News section. November 1, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Idol Guy Sebastian goes global". News.com.au. November 22, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Mike Wakili Indonesia di Asian Idol". Karebosi.com. December 2, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Id
  8. ^ Mazumder, Ranjib (December 2, 2007). "Abhijeet is eyeing a new title now". The Times Of India. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Chandran, Sheela (November 28, 2007). "Jac to sing at Asian Idol". The Star Online. Retrieved 2007-12-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr (November 20, 2007). "Mau on the move". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2007-12-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ a b Tan, Jeanmarie (November 17, 2007). "ASIAN IDOL, Here I come". The Electric New Paper. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Phong, Tien (November 19, 2007). "Vietnam Idol to sing at Asian Idol". VietNamNet. Retrieved 2007-12-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Kamal, Hirzen (November 25, 2007). "Jac gets second chance". The New Straits Times Online. Retrieved 2007-11-27. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr (November 20, 2007). "ABC 5 bags Asian Idol". Philippine Daily Inquirer. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ a b Voting Procedures, Terms and Conditions Asian Idol Official Website
  16. ^ Voting Procedures, Frequently Asked Questions Asian Idol Official Website
  17. ^ Poojary, Sapana Patil (November 30, 2007). "Idol versus Idol!". DNAIndia.com. Retrieved 2007-12-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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