

2003–2004 · ITV1 · Ended
World Idol, the spectacular search to find the ultimate world pop superstar. Winners from the completed first Idol series in 11 territories stepped up onto the world stage and battled it out to be crowned the world's biggest pop sensation. This international competition, staged in London, was broadcasted to over 20 countries around the world. Viewers from each country voted on the contestants using their own voting systems.
Thursday at 20:40 (Europe/London)
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S01E02 · Results Show
2004-01-01
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