Pop Idol
Series Overview
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.
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2 Seasons • 41 Episodes
60 min per episode
2001 – Present
Premiered: Sat, Oct 6, 2001
Simon FullerLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 20: “Final”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Fuller
Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick, Claire Horton
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Lythgoe
Producer
Ken Warwick
Producer
Claire Horton
Producer
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What is Pop Idol about?
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.
How many seasons does Pop Idol have?
Pop Idol comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Pop Idol?
Key cast members in Pop Idol include Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman, Nicki Chapman.
Who created or directed Pop Idol?
Pop Idol was developed and directed by Simon Fuller.