What is Pop Idol?
Q: What is Pop Idol?
A: Pop Idol is a British television series that was first shown on ITV on October 5, 2001.
Q: What was the show about?
A: The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer, or 'pop idol', in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation.
Q: How many series of Pop Idol were there and who were the winners?
A: There were two series of Pop Idol. The first was from October 2001 - February 2002, the winner was Will Young; the runner-up was Gareth Gates. The second series was in 2003, and it was won by Michelle McManus.
Q: Has Pop Idol become an international franchise?
A: Yes, Pop Idol has become an international franchise.
Q: What are some of the successful shows that have been spun off from Pop Idol?
A: Idol, American Idol, Idols, Canadian Idol, Australian Idol, Idols West Africa, Indian Idol, Indonesian Idol, New Zealand Idol, Philippine Idol, Pinoy Idol, Hay superstar, Nouvelle Star, Deutschland sucht den SuperStar, Singapore Idol, Malaysian Idol, Music Idol, Idols South Africa, Ídolos Brazil, Ídolos Portugal, and others.
Q: What was the basis for the selection of the winner?
A: The winner of Pop Idol was selected based on viewer voting and participation.
Q: When was the first series of Pop Idol aired on ITV?
A: The first series of Pop Idol was aired on ITV on October 5, 2001.
