Reading: Idol
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol, began in 2001, and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon with local versions in many countries and territories. Hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol program since it was first launched in the UK. The show has been on the top ten rating lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became the most popular entertainment series in America with viewers in the hundreds of millions. Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final contestants perform live on stage to a television audience. The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes are eliminated from the competition.
