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Idool

Overview

Series synopsis

Idool is a reality television series that premiered on VTM on January 3, 2003. It stars Koen Wauters, Kris Wauters, Jan Leyers and Jean Blaute.

Idool is the Belgian version of the Idol series. The series was launched in late 2002 by Belgian television network VTM. The contestants are first narrowed down to 100 contestants, and then down to 30-50 through several auditions and tests by a panel of judges. From this point on, the viewers decide who are in and who are out, and the judges limit themselves to commenting. TV viewers being what they are, the votes are based not solely on the singers vocal performance, but also on his or her look ...

Premise

Idool is the Belgian version of the Idol series. The series was launched in late 2002 by Belgian television network VTM. The contestants are first narrowed down to 100 contestants, and then down to 30-50 through several auditions and tests by a panel of judges. From this point on, the viewers decide who are in and who are out, and the judges limit themselves to commenting. TV viewers being what they are, the votes are based not solely on the singers vocal performance, but also on his or her looks, clothes, entertainment value, and other factors.

Cast and characters

Leading cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast

Episodes

This series spans 4 seasons with 59 episodes.

Season Episodes First aired Last aired
Season 1 19 January 3, 2003 May 9, 2003
Season 2 17 August 20, 2004 December 12, 2004
Season 3 13 March 16, 2007 May 25, 2007
Season 4 10 March 18, 2011 May 20, 2011
Season 1 preview 19 episodes total
Season 2 preview 17 episodes total
Season 3 preview 13 episodes total
Season 4 preview 10 episodes total

Production

Genres
Reality
Country
BE
Original language
nl

Release

Original network/platform VTM
First aired January 3, 2003
Last aired May 20, 2011
Status Returning Series

References

  1. The Movie Database (TMDB)
  2. Official Website
  3. EpisodeTime Show Page