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Canadian Idol(TV show/series, 2003-2008)

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Scripted Reality in 6 seasons with 166 episodes

Canadian IdolRating: 2.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons (appearing in comedy skits throughout the show). Elena Juatco (a season 2 contestant) assumed the role for season four, Dave Kerr had the role in season five and Jully Black in season six. The show began with a cross-Canada tour in which singers audition in front of four judges: Jake Gold of Toronto, Sass Jordan of Montreal, Quebec, Zack Werner of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Farley Flex of Ajax, Ontario. Eventually the performers were narrowed down to 10 finalists (11 in season one due to a near-tie), with each competitor performing live. Viewers had two hours following the broadcast of the show to phone in their votes for their favourite competitor. On the following night's episode (live again), the competitor with the fewest votes was sent home. After the final two perform, viewers had more than two hours to vote. The next day (five days later in season 4; two days later in season 6), the competitor with the most votes was declared the winner. The show was taped at the John Bassett Theatre in... ()
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Canadian Idol was a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons. Elena Juatco assumed the role for season four, Dave Kerr had the role in season five and Jully Black in season six. The show began with a cross-Canada tour in which singers audition in front of four judges: Jake Gold of Toronto, Sass Jordan of Montreal, Quebec, Zack Werner of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Farley Flex of Ajax, Ontario. Eventually the performers were narrowed down to 10 finalists, with each competitor performing live. Viewers had two hours following the broadcast of the show to phone in their votes for their favourite competitor. On the following night's episode, the competitor with the fewest votes was sent home. After the final two perform, viewers had more than two hours to vote. The next day, the competitor with the most votes was declared the winner. The show was taped at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto, Ontario.

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Canadian Idol Seasons and Episodes

06/03/2008Season 6 - 32 episodes
The sixth and final season of Canadian Idol is the sixth and final installation of the Idol series in Canada and premiered on June 3, 2008, on the CTV Television Network. It is again hosted by Ben Mulroney, with the addition of Jully Black as a special correspondent and general mentor to the contestants. Farley Flex, Jake Gold, Sass Jordan and Zack Werner all returned as judges. This season saw a number of major and minor show format changes in an effort to keep the franchise fresh and innovative. The final episode of the season, in which the Canadian Idol was crowned, aired on September 10, 2008. The winner of the sixth season was Theo Tams. The sixth season became the final season of Canadian Idol following its cancellation in 2009. ()
The sixth and final season of Canadian Idol is the sixth and final installation of the Idol series in Canada and premiered on June 3, 2008, on the CTV Television Network. It is again hosted by Ben Mulroney, with the addition of Jully Black as a special correspondent and general mentor to the contestants. Farley Flex, Jake Gold, Sass Jordan and Zack Werner all returned as judges. This season saw a number of major and minor show format changes in an effort to keep the franchise fresh and innovative. The final episode of the season, in which the Canadian Idol was crowned, aired on September 10, 2008. The winner of the sixth season was Theo Tams. The sixth season became the final season of Canadian Idol following its cancellation in 2009.
#1 | 06/03/20082008 Audition Tour (1)
This is the kick off to the sixth season of Canadian Idol. For the first time in North America and only the second time in the world, Canadian Idol Online Auditions were held, casting the net even wider and resulting in an 11th virtual city stop. Watch as people make fun of themselves and are made fun or, due to their lack of talents and clues. The "winners" will move on to Toronto for the really hard part of the competition.
#2 | 06/09/20082008 Audition Tour (2)
This is the second episode of the sixth season of Canadian Idol. Watch as people make fun of themselves and are made fun or, due to their lack of talents and clues. The "winners" will move on to Toronto for the really hard part of the competition.
#3 | 06/10/20082008 Audition Tour (3)
This is the third episode of the sixth season of Canadian Idol. This will wrap up the auditions getting right to the "Top 200" episodes. Watch as people make fun of themselves and are made fun or, due to their lack of talents and clues. The "winners" will move on to Toronto for the really hard part of the competition.
#4 | 06/16/2008Top 200 Moves to 22 (1)
Watch as the "Top 200" gold ticket group is narrowed down by the Canadian Idol judges. The field goes from approximately 200 gold ticket winners to only 22 finalists.
#5 | 06/17/2008Top 200 Moves to 22 (2)
See the remaining gold ticket group narrowed down to only 22 semi-finalists.
#6 | 06/23/2008Top 24 Performances (Part 1)
New this year there is a Top 24 instead of a Top 22. Also, they got rid of the unfair half male - half female forced split. Watch as 15 guys and 9 girls battle head to head to make it into the Top 10.
#7 | 06/24/2008Top 24 Performances (Part 2)
New this year there is a Top 24 instead of a Top 22. Also, they got rid of the unfair half male - half female forced split. Watch as 15 guys and 9 girls battle head to head to make it into the Top 10 (part 2).
#8 | 06/25/2008Top 24 Results Show
The singers have sung and the voting for each night is complete. Now find out who stays and the four that go home.
#9 | 06/30/2008Top 20 Performances (Part 1)
The Top 24 is down 4 to the Top 20. The first 10 perform tonight and the next 10 perform tomorrow.
#10 | 07/01/2008Top 20 Performances (Part 2)
The Top 24 is down 4 to the Top 20. The first 10 performed last night and the next 10 perform tonight.
#11 | 07/02/2008Top 20 Results Show
The musicians have performed and the voting for each group is completed. Now find out who stays and which four go home. You may be surprised, or you maybe glad, but you have to tune in to find out.
#12 | 07/07/2008Top 16 Performances (Part 1)
Group 1 of the Top 16 perform tonight, with eight of the remaining competitors trying to land into the Top 10 with this their last chance.
#13 | 07/08/2008Top 16 Performances (Part 2)
Group 2 of the Top 16 perform tonight, with remaining eight of the competitors trying to land into the Top 10 with this their last chance.
#14 | 07/09/2008Top 16 Results Show
They have all had their last chance to impress Canada. The voting for each group is completed. Now find out which 10 stay and which 6 go home.
#15 | 07/14/2008Top 10 Performances
The Top 10 contestants celebrate the music of David Bowie.
#16 | 07/15/2008Top 10 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
#17 | 07/21/2008Top 9 Performances
The Top 9 Idols take you to Rock and Roll heaven with classic rock songs from artists who are dead.
#18 | 07/22/2008Top 9 Results Show
#19 | 07/28/2008Top 8 Performances
The Top 8 spent six days unplugged with Gavin Rossdale working up to this Unplugged performance show.
#20 | 07/29/2008Top 8 Results Show
#21 | 08/04/2008Top 7 Performances
The Top 7 take the stage performing UK hits after being coached by the legendary Tom Jones.
#22 | 08/05/2008Top 7 Results Show
#23 | 08/11/2008Top 6 Performances
The Top 6 contestants work with homegrown rock group Simple Plan. They mentor the Top 6 in preparation for this "Canada Rocks" themed episode.
#24 | 08/12/2008Top 6 Results Show
#25 | 08/18/2008Top 5 Performances
An Idol first all-male top 5 perform songs from the Beatles as selected by the Judges.
#26 | 08/19/2008Top 5 Results Show
#27 | 08/25/2008Top 4 Performances
The Final Four are mentored by legendary songstress Anne Murray, as they pick music from her vast song book.
#28 | 08/26/2008Top 4 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition. Special tonight are performances by the fabulous Anne Murray and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.
#29 | 09/01/2008Top 3 Performances
The Top 3 contestants performed two songs each from Bryan Adams' extensive songbook, after being mentored personally by the man.
#30 | 09/02/2008Top 3 Results Show
#31 | 09/08/2008Final Performances
The Top 2 went off to New York City to work with John Legend. They performed three songs; a Judges choice, one song of their own choosing and the new Canadian Idol winner's single.
#32 | 09/10/2008Grande Finale
In the performance episode, the Top 2 contestants performed 3 songs. The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. Performances in this 2 hour special will include: The Top 10; This year's winner; Last year's winner; and more. Performances announced August 22, 2008: John Legend, Hedley, reigning Idol champ Brian Melo and Jully Black. Headliner will be Mariah Carey!
06/04/2007Season 5 - 9 episodes
05/29/2006Season 4 - 32 episodes
05/30/2005Season 3 - 33 episodes
06/01/2004Season 2 - 34 episodes
06/09/2003Season 1 - 26 episodes

Additional Information

Official websites:
www.idol.ctv.ca
Production country: Canada
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 2 languages: English (EN), Spanish (ES)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 06/09/2003
Last episode released on: 09/10/2008
Presenter/Host: Ben Mulroney
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