Maldivian Idol
| Maldivian Idol | |
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Created by | Simon Fuller |
| Directed by | Aishath Azma Mujthaba Rasheed |
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| Country of origin | Maldives |
| Original language | Dhivehi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 1 Hour to 2 hours |
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| Network | Television Maldives |
| Release | January 22, 2016 |
Maldivian Idol is a Dhivehi television show based on the popular British show Pop Idol created by Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment and developed by Fremantle Media. The first season premiered on 22 January 2016. On 2 May, 18-year-old Laisha Junaid from Male' was announced winner, with close contenders Shalabee Ibrahim and Mohamed Ishan coming second and third respectively. The winner was awarded a cash prize of MVR 250,000 (USD 16,213) from the organizer PSM, among a host of other prizes.
Development
On 26 July 2015, Public Service Media announced their local franchise of the American singing competition television series American Idol.[1] On 27 August 2015, reports confirmed the news that a team from Public Service Media was working in India to prepare and gain experience by observing and discussing the procedures of the Indian Idol Junior.[2] Back from India, the team began preparing for Maldivian Idol.[2] Later during the year, local telecommunications company Dhiraagu was appointed as the title sponsor of the show, while Allied Insurance was appointed as the co-main sponsor of the show.[1][3]
On 7 October 2015, the judges of the show, Ahmed Ibrahim, Ibrahim Ali and Unoosha were revealed along with the hosts Moosa Waseem and Aishath Maureena.[4] The panel of judges and presenters were handpicked from a list of six candidates by FremantleMedia UK.[4] The franchise premiered on 22 January 2015 with around 600 participants and was revealed to have four rounds; Open Audition, Theatre Round, Piano Round and Gala Round.[5] Public voting commenced from the third round onwards, with public votes accounting for fifty percent of the results, alongside judges' votes.[6]
Director of this show was Mujuthaba Rasheed & Aishath Azma, Assistant Directors were Samhaan Hameed & Shahiya Moosa. Creative Director of this show was Muaviath Anwar.
Auditions
Auditions took place in the following islands:[7]
| Date of airing | Island | Audition date |
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| 22 January 2016 23 January 2016 |
Malé City | 14 November 2015 — 17 November 2015[8] |
| 29 January 2016 | Hithadhoo (Addu) | 10 October 2015[4] |
| 29 January 2016 | Naifaru | 31 October 2015 |
| 30 January 2016 | Villingili (Gaafu Alif Atoll) | 17 October 2015 |
| 30 January 2016 | Kulhudhuffushi | 24 October 2015 |
Season overview
- Week 1: Audition Round 1
- Week 2: Audition Round 2
- Week 3: Theater Round
- Week 4: Piano Round 1
- Week 5: Piano Round 2
- Week 6: Contestants' Favourites
- Week 7: Golden Era
- Week 8: Movie Night
- Week 9: Maldivian Night
- Week 10: Dedicated To
- Week 11: Hamdhy Special
- Week 12: Disco Night
| Contestant | Song | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Week 4 & 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10 | Week 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Abdulla Faalih Adam | Kiyaaladhee Kiyaaladhee | Mila Mila Handhuvaru | Hithun Filuveykasheh | Aadhey Miadhu Dhaan | Kanbulo | Bappage Loa | Veynee Baarey | |||||||||||||||||
| Laisha Junaid | Roanveehey | Guraafulhu | Loabivaa Ey Theyree | Oagaaveri Vey Loabivaa | Akiri Dhemey | Ey Balhindhaa | Rey Rey Dhivaanaa | |||||||||||||||||
| Mohamed Ishan | Feenaashey | Hithugavaa Handhaaney | Vaane Kessa Loabeega | Mulhi Jaan Hithaa | Kanbulo | Kiyaala Dheebalaa | Hithaa Roohun | |||||||||||||||||
| Mohamed Muazzin Naeem | Loabeega | Hithugaa Nashaa Raany | Hiy Adhu Ronee Ey | Loabin Magey Hiy | Maamui Handhuvaru | Ey Malaa Thiya Gothah | Fazaae Dhillenee | |||||||||||||||||
| Mohamed Zaleef Abdulla | Aadheys | Malakaa | Huri Kanthakaa | Feenaashe Jehunee | Gina Keriyaa | Naazuku Loabi | Mizaharu Leyaa | |||||||||||||||||
| Shalabee Ibrahim | Magey Haalu | Malakaa | Fedhu Unumi Koalhi | Mee Naa Naa | Atholhu Therey | Haadha Dhey Hiy | Mamma Midhey | |||||||||||||||||
| Abdulla Sadig | Hithaamaige Kandugaa | Ehkibaa | Libeytho Dhua Kuri | Huvaa Kohfaa Bunan | Foe Mathi | Loabin | Saharoa Emaaf | |||||||||||||||||
| Ibrahim Amaan | Filaavalhu | Kalaku Vey | Hoadhey Masthee Loabi | Roaleemey | Raarukugaa | Jismu | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fathmath Azleema | Gulaabeemaafulhu | Beynunveema Loabin | Handhuves Nagaafaa | Niuma | Kasabun Boavalhu | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ahmed Nazeeh | Kandumathi | Sahkulaa Rah | Ihusaasu Dhirey | Magey Loabi Dharifulhaa | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fathmath Nab'ath | Oagaavey Heevaathi | Hithey Dheymee | Saafu Loaibeh Hingaaney | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Mohamed Ifham Ashfag | Halaboli | Edheythee Chaandhanee | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sanihu Ali | Hiy Dheebalaashey | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abdulla Ziyau | Maazee Handhaan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shifa Ibrahim | Envaguvi | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hawwa Rihaanee Amir | Manzil Thiey | |||||||||||||||||||||||
- the contestant eliminated that week
- the contestant in the bottom 2
- the contestant in the bottom 3
References
- ^ a b Nizar, Asima (3 October 2015). "Maldivian Idol title sponsor - Dhiraagu". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Nizar, Asima (27 August 2015). "'Maldivian Idol' preparations in India". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Shifleen, Aminath (10 November 2015). "Allied Insurance appointed as Maldivian Idol's co-main sponsor". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c Saliya, Mariyam (8 October 2015). "Maldivian Idol offers MVR 250k to winner". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (23 January 2016). "Maldivian Idol – biggest TV show in Maldives begins". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Nizar, Asima (10 January 2016). "Maldivian Idol to begin Jan 22 with 600 contestants". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Maldivian Idol (13 December 2015). "Maldivian Idol Audition dates". Youtube. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Ready for Tomorrow: There is Male City Audition" (in Divehi). Avas. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
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