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The Britain version of American Idol is called "Britain's Got Talent". It involves british singers from all over going to compete to be the top star.

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When did American idol get on national television?

Season one began in 2002 on June 11 and the winner Kelly Clarkson was chosen on September 4 2002. The earlier British show of course was not American Idol, but Pop Idol


What british tv show was the American show leverage based on?

The show is called Hustle


Which show came first survivor or American idol?

Survivor was first


Do contestants of American idol have lodging provided for the show for themselves or a family member?

American Idol pays for a hotel room for them


Who and when invented American Idol?

Simon Fuller, the producer of American Idol, was the creator of the show. It first aired in 2002.

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Is American Idol really American?

The show, American Idol, is actually based on the format of Pop Idol which was developed in Great Britain. American Idol is American in that it is produced in America, for American contestants and an American audience. The British 'Idol' format has many shows in many countries around the world, currently running in 30+ countries. See some links below.


American idol originated from what UK based talent show?

Pop Idol from 2001 in the UK


Which UK based talent show did American Idol originated from?

X-Factor


Did Leona Lewis win English idol championship?

well yes, she won the X factor which is the British talent show, similar to American Idol


When did American idol get on national television?

Season one began in 2002 on June 11 and the winner Kelly Clarkson was chosen on September 4 2002. The earlier British show of course was not American Idol, but Pop Idol


What british tv show was the American show leverage based on?

The show is called Hustle


Who are the judges on the TV show Nouvelle Star?

The judges for the 2013 (Series 9) season of the television show Nouvelle Star are: Andre Manoukian, Sinclair, Maurane, and Olivier Bas. Nouvelle Star is a French singer search TV show based on the British Pop Idol and U.S. American Idol TV shows.


Which show came first survivor or American idol?

Survivor was first


Why is Simon Cowell on American Idol?

He is co-creator and co-host of the British version. That show was done first and then exported to the US for the American market.


Is American Idol a common noun?

American Idol is the name of a show so it is a proper noun.


Do contestants of American idol have lodging provided for the show for themselves or a family member?

American Idol pays for a hotel room for them


When is American idol starting back in 2008?

There is an American Idol tour in 2008, but the show does not start until 2009