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February 20, 2004
Pop Idol's Cowell joins Simpsons
Pop Idol's Cowell joins Simpsons [BBC]
February 16, 2004
Pop Idol Winner Launches Album with Whistlestop Tour
Pop Idol Winner Launches Album with Whistlestop Tour [The Scotsman]
February 15, 2004
Pop Idol stars in chart triumph
Pop Idol stars in chart triumph [BBC]
Pop Idol Michelle: No Depression Here
Pop Idol Michelle: No Depression Here [The Scotsman]
February 07, 2004
Michelle set to pop in
Michelle set to pop in [The Scotsman]
Two's company as Sam marks launch of single
Two's company as Sam marks launch of single [Sheffield Today]
February 03, 2004
Play it again Sam as pop hero returns
Play it again Sam as pop hero returns [Sheffield Today]
FOX: AXE POP IDOL ON A HIGH
FOX: AXE POP IDOL ON A HIGH [The Mirror]
Popstars judge's withering attack on Michelle McManus
Popstars judge's withering attack on Michelle McManus [Ananova]
February 02, 2004
Will Young admits to Pop Idol drunken ego booster
Will Young admits to Pop Idol drunken ego booster. Will Young has admitted he likes to watch videos of his performances on the reality TV show Pop Idol, especially when drunk and needing an ego boost.
February 01, 2004
Michelle loses hold on top spot
Michelle loses hold on top spot [BBC]
'Pop Idol' Michelle Loses Top Spot in UK Charts
'Pop Idol' Michelle Loses Top Spot in UK Charts [Reuters]
'Pop Idol' Michelle Loses Top Spot in UK Charts
'Pop Idol' Michelle Loses Top Spot in UK Charts [Reuters]
January 30, 2004
MICHELLE MCMANUS
MICHELLE MCMANUS [Daily Record]
January 26, 2004
YOB IDOL: I'M SORRY
YOB IDOL: I'M SORRY [Daily Record]
Idol Michelle retains top spot
Idol Michelle retains top spot [ITV]
January 25, 2004
Pop Idol Michelle Keeps Top Spot in UK Charts
Pop Idol Michelle Keeps Top Spot in UK Charts [Reuters]
January 23, 2004
Pop Idol is "rubbish", says judge
Pop Idol is "rubbish", says judge [Gay.com]
Pop Idol Star Urges Viewers to Vote Jordan Off
Pop Idol Star Urges Viewers to Vote Jordan Off [The Scotsman]
Why Craig is still aiming for the 'Top Ten, definitely'
Why Craig is still aiming for the 'Top Ten, definitely' [The Scotsman]
January 22, 2004
'World Idol' pointless says Simon Cowell
'World Idol' pointless says Simon Cowell [New Zealand Herald]
January 21, 2004
The Svengali behind 'American Idol'
The Svengali behind 'American Idol' [CNN]
January 19, 2004
Simon's swipe at Madonna
Simon's swipe at Madonna [ITV]
Michelle stays at top of charts
Michelle stays at top of charts [CBBC]
Pop Idol star on song for Belfast
Pop Idol star on song for Belfast [The Belfash Telegraph]
Michelle Makes It Two in A Row
Michelle Makes It Two in A Row [The Scotsman]
Idol pursuit is wet and wild
Idol pursuit is wet and wild [The Scotsman]
FF CAN'T TAKE OUT BIG MICHELLE
FF CAN'T TAKE OUT BIG MICHELLE [NME]
Idol's Cowell hits out at Madonna
Idol's Cowell hits out at Madonna [BBC]
Pop Idol winner still Number 1
Pop Idol winner still Number 1 [BBC]
January 18, 2004
'Pop Idol' Winner Tops British Pop Chart
'Pop Idol' Winner Tops British Pop Chart [Reuters]
`WE CAN'T LET THAT FAT BITCH BE NO 1 AGAIN'
`WE CAN'T LET THAT FAT BITCH BE NO 1 AGAIN' [Daily Record]
January 14, 2004
'Idol' Creation Makes Fuller a Fortune
'Idol' Creation Makes Fuller a Fortune [The Miami Herald]
Pop Idol judge lets off steam
Pop Idol judge lets off steam [icCheshire]
January 13, 2004
TOP OF THE POLLS
TOP OF THE POLLS [Daily Record]
Dido and "Pop Idol" Will battle for Brits
Dido and "Pop Idol" Will battle for Brits [Reuters]
Pop Idol Michelle is number one
Pop Idol Michelle is number one [CBBC]
McManus Finds 'Time' For U.K. No. 1
McManus Finds 'Time' For U.K. No. 1 [Billboard]
January 11, 2004
POP YOUR CORK IDOL
POP YOUR CORK IDOL [Daily Record]
Pop Idol's Michelle tops charts
Pop Idol's Michelle tops charts [BBC]
Massive number one for Pop Idol Michelle
Massive number one for Pop Idol Michelle [ITV]
January 08, 2004
Michelle eyes No1 pie
Michelle eyes No1 pie [Megastar]
January 07, 2004
DIET CLUB PLEA TO MICHELLE
DIET CLUB PLEA TO MICHELLE [The Daily Record]
Michelle for No1 but loses to Will
Michelle for No1 but loses to Will [The Sun]
Pop Idol: The duo
Pop Idol: The duo [The Sun]
Pop Idol heads for no.1
Pop Idol heads for no.1 [This is London]
Scots Pop Idol eyes top chart slot
Scots Pop Idol eyes top chart slot [The Scotsman]
WILL YOUNG TO BE PRIME MINISTER IN FUTURE?
WILL YOUNG TO BE PRIME MINISTER IN FUTURE? [readaBet]
January 06, 2004
Fans' Messages Crash Pop Idol Winner's Website
Fans' Messages Crash Pop Idol Winner's Website [The Scotsman]
Star Michelle aims for a No.1 hit with debut single
Star Michelle aims for a No.1 hit with debut single [Evening Times]
January 05, 2004
Michelle McManus interview
There's an interview with Michelle McManus available to watch online on the Scotland Today site.
She appeared on the programe Mon January 5.
The interview is available to watch in RealPlayer, Quicktime and Windows Media format.
http://scotlandtoday.scottishtv.colo.ednet.co.uk/content/default.asp?page=s1_2_2&newsid=2307&newsType=n1_2
Catfights marred World Idol
Catfights marred World Idol [news.com.au]
January 04, 2004
World Idol In Hot Soup, and other Idol News
World Idol In Hot Soup, and other Idol News [The Spoof]
January 03, 2004
People: Kurt Nilsen, World Idol
People: Kurt Nilsen, World Idol [International Herald Tribune]
Plumber beats Will to world title
Plumber beats Will to world title [This is London]
Pop culture gap
Pop culture gap [Canoe.ca]
Heinz Winckler does SA proud
Heinz Winckler does SA proud [News24]
Kurt's Lord of the Sings
Kurt's Lord of the Sings [The Sun]
THE RAZZ: HOT STUFF ON SONG
THE RAZZ: HOT STUFF ON SONG [Daily Record]
January 02, 2004
WALNEY POP IDOL HELPS RESCUE BOAT APPEAL
WALNEY POP IDOL HELPS RESCUE BOAT APPEAL [North West Evening Mail]
Everyone's a winner baby, says good Guy
Everyone's a winner baby, says good Guy [smh.com.au]
Norwegian “hobbit” takes World Idol title, criticises Will Young
Norwegian “hobbit” takes World Idol title, criticises Will Young [gay.com]
Canadian Idol Malcolm 6th in world competition
Canadian Idol Malcolm 6th in world competition [Toronto Star]
Sebastian misses World Idol title
Sebastian misses World Idol title [news.com.au]
January 01, 2004
Norway's Kurt wins World Idol
Norway's Kurt wins World Idol [ITV]
Kurt Nilsen has won World Idol
January 1st 2004
The winner of the first ever World Idol competition is:
Kurt Nilsen of Norway
December 30, 2003
The stars in our eyes
The stars in our eyes [Guardian]
December 29, 2003
Rebel 'Chelle
Rebel 'Chelle [Sunday Herald]
December 28, 2003
MICHELLE DESIGNER RAPPED: CELEB STYLIST? MADS COULDN'T DRESS A SALAD
MICHELLE DESIGNER RAPPED: CELEB STYLIST? MADS COULDN'T DRESS A SALAD [Sunday Mail]
December 27, 2003
Sample Simon
Sample Simon [The Sun]
Simon's heart of gold
Simon's heart of gold [ITV]
December 25, 2003
BIG THANK YOU
BIG THANK YOU [Daily Record]
Michelle McManus Official Site
The official website for Michelle McManus is now open. Find it at
http://www.michelleofficial.co.uk
December 23, 2003
MICHELLE CROWNED
MICHELLE CROWNED [Daily Mirror]
MICHELLE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
MICHELLE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS [Daily Record]
Idol carol 'is festive favourite'
Idol carol 'is festive favourite' [BBC]
When a Pop Idol becomes a role model, size matters
When a Pop Idol becomes a role model, size matters [The Herald]
New image for Pop Idol winner
New image for Pop Idol winner [ITV]
Michelle Helps Lift Obscure Carol to Nation's No 1
Michelle Helps Lift Obscure Carol to Nation's No 1 [The Scotsman]
FULLER FIGURE
FULLER FIGURE [Daily Record]
Big Mac Michelle: I could be working in McDonald's in 6 months
Big Mac Michelle: I could be working in McDonald's in 6 months [The Sun]
A SIZEABLE VICTORY FOR THE PC BRIGADE
A SIZEABLE VICTORY FOR THE PC BRIGADE [The Mirror]
Pop Idol Applications
A lot of people are asking for the details of how to apply for the next series of Pop Idol. ITV don't seem to have published this on their site yet. In the meantime, please visit the following page for the Pop Idol postal address.
http://www.scottishlass.co.uk/categories/popidol/archives/000285.html
December 22, 2003
Millions watch Michelle win
Millions watch Michelle win [ITV]
Pop Idol attracts audience of 12m
Pop Idol attracts audience of 12m [BBC]
Pop Idol hits a false note
Pop Idol hits a false note [Guardian]
Pop Idol winner is 'role model'
Pop Idol winner is 'role model' [BBC]
Pop Idol's 'Big Girl with the Big Voice' prepares herself for the road to stardom
Pop Idol's 'Big Girl with the Big Voice' prepares herself for the road to stardom [The Western Mail]
Big hit Michelle joins the Idol rich
Big hit Michelle joins the Idol rich [The Scotsman]
Pop Idol mum's Christmas wish
Pop Idol mum's Christmas wish [Evening Times]
Michelle is good role model, say obesity experts
Michelle is good role model, say obesity experts [The Herald]
LET'S ALL CHELLEBRATE
LET'S ALL CHELLEBRATE [Daily Record]
You did us proud, Mark
You did us proud, Mark [ic.Birmingham]
WALNEY POP IDOL STARS ON TV - PICTURE
WALNEY POP IDOL STARS ON TV - PICTURE [North-West Evening Mail]
BY GEORGE! POP IDOL FAN NETS FOOTBALL PRIZE
BY GEORGE! POP IDOL FAN NETS FOOTBALL PRIZE [Evening Express]
No time for men, says Pop Idol
No time for men, says Pop Idol [This is London]
12 m see Michelle crowned Pop Idol
12 m see Michelle crowned Pop Idol [U.tv]
HUFFY PETE CAN'T RUIN HER NIGHT
HUFFY PETE CAN'T RUIN HER NIGHT [Daily Record]
MICHELLE: I WON'T SLIM ANY MORE
MICHELLE: I WON'T SLIM ANY MORE [The Mirror]
December 21, 2003
The Idol Rich
The Idol Rich [The Sunday Herald]
The night the fat lady sang... and it was all over
The night the fat lady sang... and it was all over [The Observer]
The big winner!
The big winner! [The News of the World]
Michelle Basks in Pop Idol Glory
Michelle Basks in Pop Idol Glory [The Scotsman]
Michelle smashes the Pop Idol mould
Michelle smashes the Pop Idol mould [Sunday Post]
Pop Idol Winner Michelle Enjoying her Success
Pop Idol Winner Michelle Enjoying her Success [The Scotsman]
POP IDOL STAR BLASTS COWELL
POP IDOL STAR BLASTS COWELL [Sunday Mirror]
Michelle's win should herald new dawn for Scotland
Michelle's win should herald new dawn for Scotland [Ananova]
SOB IDOL
SOB IDOL [Sunday Mail]
Michelle captures Pop Idol crown
Michelle captures Pop Idol crown [BBC]
Waterman disgusted as Michelle wins Pop Idol
Waterman disgusted as Michelle wins Pop Idol [Ananova]
Judge walks out after Michelle wins 'Idol'
Judge walks out after Michelle wins 'Idol' [Independent]
Michelle McManus is on song to storm to victory in Pop Idol final
Michelle McManus is on song to storm to victory in Pop Idol final [Scotland on Sunday]
GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: WILL SIZE MATTER FOR THE SCOT? IT WON'T BE EASY BUT AT LEAST SHE IS NOT A POP CLONE
GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: WILL SIZE MATTER FOR THE SCOT? IT WON'T BE EASY BUT AT LEAST SHE IS NOT A POP CLONE [Sunday Mail]
NO 1 IDOL NO 1 IDOL
NO 1 IDOL NO 1 IDOL [Sunday Mail]
GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: MICHELLE WILL BE A TOP IDOL
GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: MICHELLE WILL BE A TOP IDOL [Sunday Mail]
Michelle: from outsider to pop queen
Michelle: from outsider to pop queen [Sunday Herald]
'Too big' contestant wins Idol
'Too big' contestant wins Idol [news.com.au]
December 20, 2003
Bookies 'Taken to Cleaners' by Michelle Win
Bookies 'Taken to Cleaners' by Michelle Win [The Scotsman]
Michelle Wins Pop Idol Crown
Michelle Wins Pop Idol Crown [The Scotsman]
Michelle captures Pop Idol crown
Michelle captures Pop Idol crown [BBC]
Former Waitress Wins UK 'Pop Idol' Final
Former Waitress Wins UK 'Pop Idol' Final [Reuters]
Michelle steals Pop Idol crown
Michelle steals Pop Idol crown [Femail]
Show 9 - Pop Idol 2 Results
The winner of Pop Idol 2, 2003 is...
Michelle McManus.
Over 10.26 million telephone votes were cast and the highest number of TV show text votes ever.
Congratulations to Michelle, Mark and all the Pop Idol contestants for making Pop Idol the phenomenon it is.
Show 9, Pop Idol 2 Final, Saturday 20 December 2003
Mark Rhodes and Michelle McManus compete in the Pop Idol 2 final tonight.
Watch the main show including results with Ant and Dec at 6:45pm-9:30pm on ITV1.
Pop Idol Extra: with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 5:15pm-6:45pm and 9:30pm-10:30pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 7:40pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
N.B VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED
- Mark - "All this time", "She's like the wind", "Measure of a man"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE MARK to 83322
- Michelle - "All this time", "On the radio", "The meaning of love"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
WITCHES' SPELL ON COWELL FOR OZZY BIKE SLUR
WITCHES' SPELL ON COWELL FOR OZZY BIKE SLUR [Daily Record]
GEE-WHIZ, I WANT MICHELLE TO BE NO 1!
GEE-WHIZ, I WANT MICHELLE TO BE NO 1! [Grimsby Telegraph]
Michelle tipped to win "Pop Idol"
Michelle tipped to win "Pop Idol" [Reuters]
Pop Idol Michelle's big challenge
Pop Idol Michelle's big challenge [icWales]
If Michelle wins Pop Idol is braced for some heavy criticism
If Michelle wins Pop Idol is braced for some heavy criticism [The Telegraph]
It's all come down to Mama Cass and a Butlins Red Coat
It's all come down to Mama Cass and a Butlins Red Coat [The Telegraph]
WILL'S DRIVE TIME
WILL'S DRIVE TIME [The Mirror]
POP IDOL STORM BEFORE FINAL
POP IDOL STORM BEFORE FINAL [The Mirror]
PEEVED PETE'S RANT
PEEVED PETE'S RANT [Daily Record]
Who'll be Idolised as top of the Pops?
Who'll be Idolised as top of the Pops? [Sheffield Today]
Pop Idol pair face final showdown
Pop Idol pair face final showdown [CBBC]
Idol top spot is up for grabs
Idol top spot is up for grabs [ITV]
Song Choices Pop Idol 2 Final
The contestants will be singing the following tracks in the 2003 final of Pop Idol.
There will be three songs each. Both will be singing their versions of the original song "All this time" which will be the first single released by the winner and the alternative 'B' side plus one song of their choice.
Mark Rhodes - She's like the wind, Measure Of A Man, All this time
Michelle McManus - On the radio, The Meaning Of Love, All this time
Pop Idols neck and neck
Pop Idols neck and neck [The Sun]
Pop Idol pair face final battle
Pop Idol pair face final battle [BBC]
JUSTIN & MICHELLE
JUSTIN & MICHELLE [Daily Record]
I HAVE LOST 5ST .. BUT I KNOW I WILL NEVER BE KYLIE MINOGUE
I HAVE LOST 5ST .. BUT I KNOW I WILL NEVER BE KYLIE MINOGUE [Daily Record]
TEARS AND CHEERS AT IDOL FINAL
TEARS AND CHEERS AT IDOL FINAL [Evening Express]
Pop Idol's visit to ill fan
Pop Idol's visit to ill fan [This is Brighton and Hove]
Michelle's big challenge is more than just beating Mark...
Michelle's big challenge is more than just beating Mark... [Evening Times]
FINAL NIGHT FOR POP IDOLS
FINAL NIGHT FOR POP IDOLS [Burton Mail]
Prove Pop Idol isn't a fix
Prove Pop Idol isn't a fix [The Sun]
Michelle is their Pop Idol
Michelle is their Pop Idol [icLanarkshire]
December 19, 2003
Michelle odds-on favourite to win Pop Idol
Michelle odds-on favourite to win Pop Idol [Ananova]
Cheers To Mark
Cheers To Mark [ITV]
Come on Mark, you're our idol!
Come on Mark, you're our idol! [icBimingham]
MEAT YOUR WORDS
MEAT YOUR WORDS [The Mirror]
School pals in TV plea for Michelle
School pals in TV plea for Michelle [Evening Times]
Pop idol 'freak show'
Pop idol 'freak show' [The Sun]
Michelle Meats her match
Michelle Meats her match [Megastar]
YOUR IDOL NEEDS YOU
YOUR IDOL NEEDS YOU [Daily Record]
World Pop Idol offerings get off to sour note for Heinz
World Pop Idol offerings get off to sour note for Heinz [The Star]
Guy Sebastian survives judges' abuse
Guy Sebastian survives judges' abuse [Herald Sun]
SA Pop Idol's world debut not a big hit
SA Pop Idol's world debut not a big hit [Pretoria News]
FINAL POP IDOL 2 BETTING UPDATE
FINAL POP IDOL 2 BETTING UPDATE [Readabet]
Judge Pete brands Pop Idol 'a freak show'
Judge Pete brands Pop Idol 'a freak show' [ITV]
Elton Plans 'World Idol' Appearance
Elton Plans 'World Idol' Appearance [Billboard]
CHELLE'S THE NEW NIGELLA
CHELLE'S THE NEW NIGELLA [Daily Record]
Michelle's big night to be beamed live to fans
Michelle's big night to be beamed live to fans [Evening Times]
WE CAN BOTH BE IDOLS, CUZ
WE CAN BOTH BE IDOLS, CUZ [Daily Record]
December 18, 2003
Beat the phone poll blues
Beat the phone poll blues [The Sun]
Idols Pop in to The Sun
Idols Pop in to The Sun [The Sun]
I back Mark to win the big one
I back Mark to win the big one [The Sun]
Mark leaves with Nell
Mark leaves with Nell [The Sun]
Mark's On The Warpath
Mark's On The Warpath [ITV]
School Bad Girl
School Bad Girl [ITV]
Will Young slated by international judges
Will Young slated by international judges [Gay.com]
With A Little Help From My Nan
With A Little Help From My Nan [ITV]
Pop Idol delights poorly children
Pop Idol delights poorly children [Reading Evening Post]
Idol banter
Idol banter [Megastar]
December 17, 2003
World Idol to feature celebrity guests?
World Idol to feature celebrity guests? [Gay.com]
MARK HAS A POP AT IDOL JUDGE FOXY
MARK HAS A POP AT IDOL JUDGE FOXY [The Mirror]
When second best ends up No 1
When second best ends up No 1 [The Scotsman]
'One of the papers actually wrote: Stunning Michelle. I nearly fell over!'
'One of the papers actually wrote: Stunning Michelle. I nearly fell over!' [The Guardian]
MICHELLE'S SECRET SINGLE
MICHELLE'S SECRET SINGLE [Daily Record]
What a Shane for Pop Idol
What a Shane for Pop Idol [Megastar]
Pop Idol Michelle slams critics
Pop Idol Michelle slams critics [CBBC]
I don't look like Meat Loaf..I think I'm attractive and I won't lose weight
I don't look like Meat Loaf..I think I'm attractive and I won't lose weight [The Mirror]
Pop Idol's Michelle: 'I don't look like Meat Loaf'
Pop Idol's Michelle: 'I don't look like Meat Loaf' [ITV]
Michelle stalked by Mark
Michelle stalked by Mark [The Sun]
Shane Richie and Adam Rickitt for Celebrity Pop Idol
Shane v Adam [The Sun]
FAMILY'S SUPPORT JUST INSPIRES ME
FAMILY'S SUPPORT JUST INSPIRES ME [Daily Record]
December 16, 2003
Michelle gives her loyal fans a treat
Michelle gives her loyal fans a treat [Evening Times]
Pop Idol judges criticise TV vote
Pop Idol judges criticise TV vote [BBC]
Family so proud of Pop Idol finalist
Family so proud of Pop Idol finalist [Shropshire Star]
CHEESY DOES IT
CHEESY DOES IT [Daily Record]
Pop Idol Mark takes to the streets
Pop Idol Mark takes to the streets [ICBirmingham]
Let battle commence!
Let battle commence! [ICBirmingham]
December 15, 2003
Address for applying for the next series of Pop Idol
Saturday 13th December Kate Thornton announced on Pop Idol Extra that they are now accepting applications to become a contestant on the next series of Pop Idol
For further details, send a stamped addressed envelope to
Pop Idol
PO Box 4949
London
W1A 7HH
He Didn¹t Make A Mark
He Didn¹t Make A Mark [ITV]
Idol pops out
Idol pops out [Megastar]
Pop Idol Finalists Board Battle Buses
Pop Idol Finalists Board Battle Buses [The Scotsman]
MICHELLE'S SOULMATE
MICHELLE'S SOULMATE [Sunday Mail]
POP I-DOLLARS!
POP I-DOLLARS! [Sunday People]
Michelle goes on the campaign trail
Michelle goes on the campaign trail [Evening Times]
MICHELLE THE BOOKIES POP IDOL FAVOURITE
MICHELLE THE BOOKIES POP IDOL FAVOURITE [readaBet.com]
The new face of Pop Idol
The new face of Pop Idol [This is London]
SAM 'FIX' FURY
SAM 'FIX' FURY [The Mirror]
The idol of the world
The idol of the world [The Guardian]
Pop Idol finalists board battle buses
Pop Idol finalists board battle buses [ITV]
December 14, 2003
I was a naughty girl in my saucy St Trinian's outfit
I was a naughty girl in my saucy St Trinian's outfit [News of the World]
Pop Idol loser thinking positive
Pop Idol loser thinking positive [BBC]
Michelle installed as new 'Pop Idol' fave
Michelle installed as new 'Pop Idol' fave [Digital Spy]
'Gutted' Pop Idol Failure Sam Puts on Brave Face
'Gutted' Pop Idol Failure Sam Puts on Brave Face [The Scotsman]
Pop Idol shock as Sam dumped out
Pop Idol shock as Sam dumped out [CBBC]
Sam gets the boot from Pop Idol
Sam gets the boot from Pop Idol [ITV]
Scots singer reaches final of Pop Idol
Scots singer reaches final of Pop Idol [The Scotsman]
December 13, 2003
Michelle and Mark Square Up for Pop Idol Final
Michelle and Mark Square Up for Pop Idol Final [The Scotsman]
Show 8 - Results
The contestant leaving the show on 13th December 2003 is...
Sam
Michelle and Mark will now contest the Pop Idol final
Judges' predictions:
Foxy - Mark
Nicki - Mark
Pete - Michelle
Simon - Don't know
Show 8, Saturday 13 December 2003
Theme: "Judges' Choice"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 6:40pm-7:45pm on ITV1, results 9:00pm-9:30pm.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 5:15pm-6:45pm,7:45pm-9:00pm and 9:30pm-10:00pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 7:40pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Mark - "Back for good", "If you don't know me by now"
Phone: 09011 21 21 03 Text: VOTE MARK to 83322
- Michelle - "Say a little prayer", "Without you"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Sam - "Maggie May", "Always"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
New Mark Rhodes site
"This site has been created by friends of Mark's family, with the kind co-operation of sister and number one fan Sue. We believe that Mark hasn't been receiving his fair share of publicity, and we want to help to put this right!"
http://www.markrhodes.me.uk/
'Pop Idol' still on course to be Christmas Number One
'Pop Idol' still on course to be Christmas Number One [NME]
WIN OR BUSK
WIN OR BUSK [Daily Record]
Michelle's just like Meat Loaf (That's Simon Cowell trying to be nice)
Michelle's just like Meat Loaf (That's Simon Cowell trying to be nice) [The Sun]
Pop Idol Set for Final Pair
Pop Idol Set for Final Pair [The Scotsman]
Michelle's Folks To Dress As Judges
Michelle's Folks To Dress As Judges [ITV]
December 12, 2003
Song Choices 'Judges' Choice' Week
The contestants will be singing the following tracks for this week's theme: 'Judges Choice'
Mark - Back for good, If you don't know me by now
Michelle - Say a little prayer, Without you
Sam - Always, Maggie May
Idol Sam's hit on the net
Idol Sam's hit on the net [The Sun]
I never want to have kids or get wed. . . but I'm just a big softie
I never want to have kids or get wed. . . but I'm just a big softie [Evening Times]
School is rooting for `their' Pop Idol Sam
School is rooting for `their' Pop Idol Sam [ic Huddersfield.co.uk]
Simon Cowell: You ask the Questions
Simon Cowell: You ask the Questions [The Independent]
Mr Nasty's A Joke, Says Duran Duran Star
Mr Nasty's A Joke, Says Duran Duran Star [The Scotsman]
Pop Idol's Mark has a female stalker
Pop Idol's Mark has a female stalker [Shropshire Star]
December 11, 2003
KIM SET FOR STAR TRAIL AS TOUR DATES ARE FIXED
KIM SET FOR STAR TRAIL AS TOUR DATES ARE FIXED [Grimsby Telegraph]
I tried to vote for Chris
I tried to vote for Chris [This is Brighton and Hove]
From Pauper To Pop Star
From Pauper To Pop Star [ITV]
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE FROM WILLIAM HILL
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE FROM WILLIAM HILL [Readabet]
Family support for Pop Idol Mark
Family support for Pop Idol Mark [Shropshire Star]
Massive Attack slam Pop Idol Christmas Lennon cover
Massive Attack slam Pop Idol Christmas Lennon cover [Dance Front Door]
December 10, 2003
'TOO SHY' POP IDOL SAM'S LOVE SPLIT
'TOO SHY' POP IDOL SAM'S LOVE SPLIT [The Mirror]
Pop Idol Hopefuls 'Bordering on Mental Illness' Says Gervais
Pop Idol Hopefuls 'Bordering on Mental Illness' Says Gervais [The Scotsman]
Miss Popular
Miss Popular [ITV]
Mark's No 1 Fan
Mark's No 1 Fan [ITV]
The Nightmare Of Being First To Go
The Nightmare Of Being First To Go [ITV]
'Romp' is Idol gossip
'Romp' is Idol gossip [The Sun]
BEWARE FALSE IDOLS
BEWARE FALSE IDOLS [NME]
December 09, 2003
Sam's so close as he keeps his nerve
Sam's so close as he keeps his nerve [Sheffield Today]
Poop idols
Poop idols [Megastar]
Sam is now hottest Pop Idol favourite ever
Sam is now hottest Pop Idol favourite ever [Ananova]
Family rooting for Pop Idol hopeful Mark
Family rooting for Pop Idol hopeful Mark [Shropshire Star]
POP IDOL MICHELLE: WEIGHT TAUNTS DRIVE ME
POP IDOL MICHELLE: WEIGHT TAUNTS DRIVE ME [The Mirror]
Secret fan showers Michelle with gems and flowers
Secret fan showers Michelle with gems and flowers [Sunday Mail]
PUNTERS MAKING THEIR MARK ON POP IDOL
PUNTERS MAKING THEIR MARK ON POP IDOL [Readabet]
December 08, 2003
Bets rush for Michelle in Pop Idol
Bets rush for Michelle in Pop Idol [Evening Times]
POP OUT TO THE BOOKIES FOR A BET ON CHELLE
POP OUT TO THE BOOKIES FOR A BET ON CHELLE [Daily Record]
POP IDOL MARK: I'll WIN IT FOR MY NEPHEW
POP IDOL MARK: I'll WIN IT FOR MY NEPHEW [The Mirror]
I'm too specsy for this show
I'm too specsy for this show [The Sun]
Will celebrates double chart success
Will celebrates double chart success [ITV]
Comedy stars painted for charity
Comedy stars painted for charity [ITV]
December 07, 2003
Taking a pop at being the Christmas Number One
Taking a pop at being the Christmas Number One [The Scotsman]
Pop Idol race down to final three
Pop Idol race down to final three [BBC]
'Vicar' Chris is Pop Idol loser
'Vicar' Chris is Pop Idol loser [CBBC]
Pop Idol Tickets for 2004 Tour
A pop idol tour has been confirmed for March 2004
- March 10, BIRMINGHAM, NEC
Box Office Tel : 0870 9094133
- March 11, SHEFFIELD, HALLAM FM ARENA
Box Office Tel : 0114 2565656
Web: http://www.hallamfmarena.co.uk
- March 13 MANCHESTER, EVENING NEWS ARENA
Box Office Tel : 0870 1908000
Web: http://www.men-arena.com
- March 15, GLASGOW, S.E.C.C.
Box Office Tel : 0870 0404000
Web: http://www.secctickets.com
- March 16, NEWCASTLE, TELEWEST ARENA
Box Office Tel : 0870 7078000
Web: http://www.telewestarena.co.uk
- March 17, LONDON, WEMBLEY ARENA
Box Office Tel :0870 0600870
Web: http://www.whatsonwembley.com
24 HOUR NATIONAL CREDIT CARD HOTLINE
Tel: 0870 2643333
TO BUY ON LINE : www.gigsandtours.com
Susanne Manning interview
Susanne Manning interview [BBC]
December 06, 2003
POP IDOL TV XMAS CRACKER
POP IDOL TV XMAS CRACKER [Sunday People]
Chris gets Pop Idol axe
Chris gets Pop Idol axe [The Sun]
MICHELLE A TOP IDOL FOR KIDS
MICHELLE A TOP IDOL FOR KIDS [Daily Record]
Show 7 - Results
The contestant leaving the show on 6th December 2003 is...
Chris
Mark was in the bottom two.
Judges predictions:
Foxy - Mark
Nicki - Mark
Pete - Mark
Simon - Mark
Show 7, Saturday 6 December 2003
Theme: "Christmas"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 6:55pm-8:00pm on ITV1, results 9:00pm-9:30pm.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 5:25pm-6:55pm,8:00pm-9:00pm and 9:25pm-10:10pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 7:55pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Chris - "Winter Wonderland", "White Christmas"
Phone: 09011 21 21 03, Text: VOTE CHRIS to 83322
- Mark - "Merry Christmas everybody", "Blue Christmas"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01 Text: VOTE MARK to 83322
- Michelle - "Merry Christmas everyone", "Oh holy night"
Phone: 09011 21 21 04, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Sam - "Santa Claus is coming to town", "I wish it could be Christmas every day"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
City star tips Pop Idol win
City star tips Pop Idol win [The Scotsman]
COWELL'S $100,000 QUESTION
COWELL'S $100,000 QUESTION [The Mirror]
December 05, 2003
Song Choices 'Christmas' Week
The contestants will be singing the following tracks for this week's theme: 'Christmas'
Chris - White Christmas, Winter Wonderland
Mark - Merry Christmas everybody, Blue Christmas
Michelle - Oh holy night, Merry Christmas everyone
Sam - Santa Claus is coming to town, I wish it could be Christmas every day
'Talent beats looks in Pop Idol
Talent beats looks in Pop Idol [CBBC]
December 04, 2003
Idol pop by Louis
Idol pop by Louis [The Sun]
Pop Idol stars for top Yule spot
Pop Idol stars for top Yule spot [ITV]
Pop Idols Tipped for Christmas Top Spot
Pop Idols Tipped for Christmas Top Spot [The Scotsman]
POP IDOL SUSANNE IS VOTED OFF SHOW
POP IDOL SUSANNE IS VOTED OFF SHOW [North Devon Journal]
December 03, 2003
Sam signs up to help with our Christmas toy appeal
Sam signs up to help with our Christmas toy appeal [Sheffield Today]
Pop star's doctor dad in job fight
Pop star's doctor dad in job fight [Evening Times]
Darius’s father brings hospital race claim
Darius’s father brings hospital race claim [The Herald]
DARIUS DAD IN RACE-ROW JOB FIGHT
DARIUS DAD IN RACE-ROW JOB FIGHT [Daily Record]
Pop Idol's Susanne says no to Playboy TV offer
Pop Idol's Susanne says no to Playboy TV offer [Ananova]
Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell [ExtraTV.com]
Michelle joins Queen Mum's fight
Michelle joins Queen Mum's fight [Evening Times]
December 02, 2003
Sam odds-on for Pop Idol victory
Sam odds-on for Pop Idol victory [BBC]
Sam is hot favourite to win Pop Idol
Sam is hot favourite to win Pop Idol [Ananova]
SUSANNE: I DIDN'T CALL MICHELLE FAT
SUSANNE: I DIDN'T CALL MICHELLE FAT [The Mirror]
SCOTT IDOL: MICHELLE'S FEELING GOOD NOW
SCOTT IDOL: MICHELLE'S FEELING GOOD NOW [Daily Record]
December 01, 2003
Our girl waves goodbye
Our girl waves goodbye [Reading Evening Post]
Michelle takes city tour
Michelle takes city tour [Evening Times]
Young back on top of the charts
Young back on top of the charts [BBC]
Weight Insult Claims 'Cost Me Pop Idol Votes'
Weight Insult Claims 'Cost Me Pop Idol Votes' [The Scotsman]
COWELL'S MOBILE REVENGE ON POP IDOL PETE
COWELL'S MOBILE REVENGE ON POP IDOL PETE [The Mirror]
Railway appeal to Pop Idol judge Pete
Railway appeal to Pop Idol judge Pete [Shropshire Star]
Did fault axe Susanne?
Did fault axe Susanne? [The Sun]
Pete's number is up
Pete's number is up [The Sun]
TV Dec denies sex romps
TV Dec denies sex romps [The Sun]
Will Young takes number one spot
Will Young takes number one spot [Gay.com]
November 30, 2003
Will takes the top spot
Will takes the top spot [ITV]
Susanne becomes latest Idol loser
Susanne becomes latest Idol loser [CBBC]
Pop Idol finalists "stupid"
Pop Idol finalists "stupid" [Teenmusic.com]
WILL: I WANTED OUT: POP IDOL: THE SHOWDOWN
WILL: I WANTED OUT: POP IDOL: THE SHOWDOWN [Sunday Mail]
November 29, 2003
Show 6 - Results
The contestant leaving the show on 29nd November 2003 is...
Susanne
Mark was in the bottom two.
Judges predictions:
Foxy - Susanne
Nicki - Susanne
Pete - Susanne
Simon - Susanne
Show 6, Saturday 29 November 2003
Theme: "Big Band"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 6:40pm-7:45pm on ITV1, results 9:00pm-9:30pm.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 5:10pm-6:40pm,7:45pm-9:00pm and 9:30pm-10:00pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 7:40pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Chris - "Aint that a kick in the head"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE CHRIS to 83322
- Mark - "Have you met Miss Jones?"
Phone: 09011 21 21 04 Text: VOTE MARK to 83322
- Michelle - "Feeling Good"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Sam - "Mr Bojangles"
Phone: 09011 21 21 05, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
- Susanne - "Cry me a river"
Phone: 09011 21 21 03, Text: VOTE SUSANNE to 83322
PUP IDOL
PUP IDOL [The Mirror]
VOTE CHELLE
VOTE CHELLE [Daily Record]
November 28, 2003
Song Choices 'Big Band' Week
The contestants will be singing the following tracks for this week's theme: 'Big Band'
Chris - Aint that a kick in the head
Mark - Have you met Miss Jones?
Michelle - Feeling good
Sam - Mr. Bojangles
Susanne - Cry me a river
DEC SPLITS FROM HIS LOVER
DEC SPLITS FROM HIS LOVER [The Mirror]
FOXY'S POP AT PETE
FOXY'S POP AT PETE [The Mirror]
DJ cannot spoil our song, says Kirsty
DJ cannot spoil our song, says Kirsty [Kettering Today]
Demand for Will Young outstrips supply
Demand for Will Young outstrips supply [Gay.com]
Old school ties itself to Sam's bid for Pop Idol win
Old school ties itself to Sam's bid for Pop Idol win [Sheffield Today]
Pop Idol Pete is getting all steamed up
Pop Idol Pete is getting all steamed up [Keighly Today]
Go Chris go!
Go Chris go! [Shoreham Tody]
Ligger Louts
Ligger Louts [ITV]
Pop Idol judge says Waterman is jealous of Cowell
Pop Idol judge says Waterman is jealous of Cowell [Ireland Online]
Susanne sends her thanks to Reading fans
Susanne sends her thanks to Reading fans [getReading]
Will Young to take on the world
Will Young to take on the world [ITV]
From Pop Idol to Playboy?
From Pop Idol to Playboy? [ITV]
£150 a week pauper idols
£150 a week pauper idols [The Sun]
November 27, 2003
Glasses It Is
Glasses It Is [ITV]
Mark Mobbed
Mark Mobbed [ITV]
THE RAZZ: SAM POPS UP ON THE WEB
THE RAZZ: SAM POPS UP ON THE WEB [Daily Record]
THE RAZZ: MICHELLE'S GETTING MY VOTE
THE RAZZ: MICHELLE'S GETTING MY VOTE [Daily Record]
THE RAZZ: EYE BALLED
THE RAZZ: EYE BALLED [Daily Record]
November 26, 2003
POP IDOL 2 LATEST BETTING
POP IDOL 2 LATEST BETTING [Readabet]
Pop Idol: Susanne under fire?
Pop Idol: Susanne under fire? [ITV]
PLOT IDOL: THEY'RE OUT TO GET SUSANNE
PLOT IDOL: THEY'RE OUT TO GET SUSANNE [The Mirror]
Playboy offer to Pop Idol contestant
Playboy offer to Pop Idol contestant [Ananova]
Susanne's Headline Hell
Susanne's Headline Hell [ITV]
Mark Couldn't Take Pop Idol
Mark Couldn't Take Pop Idol [ITV]
Michelle would have Susanne for breakfast
Michelle would have Susanne for breakfast [The Sun]
Pop Idol finalists to both get record deal
Pop Idol finalists to both get record deal [Ananova]
Pop Idol contestants have 'sick bucket' by stage
Pop Idol contestants have 'sick bucket' by stage [Ananova]
CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE AND POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE
CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE AND POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE [Readabet]
November 25, 2003
Good Snooze
Good Snooze [ITV]
November 24, 2003
Glasgow girl in Pop Idol final five spot
Glasgow girl in Pop Idol final five spot [Evening Times]
D'oh! 'Mr Nasty' to join Simpsons
D'oh! 'Mr Nasty' to join Simpsons [ITV]
POP IDOL RIVALS IN BLAZING ROW
POP IDOL RIVALS IN BLAZING ROW [The Mirror]
POP IDOL ROXANNE'S £1M CONSOLATION
POP IDOL ROXANNE'S £1M CONSOLATION [The Mirror]
November 23, 2003
WanAbbey Road
WanAbbey Road [The Sun]
CILLA: I'D HAVE WON POP IDOL!
CILLA: I'D HAVE WON POP IDOL! [The People]
Susanne is out to fashion a victory
Susanne is out to fashion a victory [Reading Evening Post]
'Fave' Roxanne is out of Pop Idol
'Fave' Roxanne is out of Pop Idol [CBBC]
Roxanne's Pop Idol dream ends
Roxanne's Pop Idol dream ends [BBC]
November 22, 2003
Show 5 - Results
The contestant leaving the show on 22nd November 2003 is...
Roxanne
Susanne was in the bottom two.
Judges predictions:
Foxy - Mark
Nicki - Mark
Pete - Mark
Simon - Mark
Show 5, Saturday 22 November 2003
Theme: "The Beatles"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 6:40pm-7:45pm on ITV1, results 9:00pm-9:30pm.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 7:45pm-9:00pm and 9:30pm-10:00pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 7:40pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Chris - "The long and winding road"
Phone: 09011 21 21 03, Text: VOTE CHRIS to 83322
- Mark - "Help"
Phone: 09011 21 21 06 Text: VOTE MARK to 83322
- Michelle - "Hey Jude"
Phone: 09011 21 21 05, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Roxanne - "Let it be"
Phone: 09011 21 21 04, Text: VOTE ROXANNE to 83322
- Sam - "I get by with a little help from my friends"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
- Susanne - "Ticket to ride"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE SUSANNE to 83322
Pop Idol's Mr Nasty means well
Pop Idol's Mr Nasty means well [Reuters]
Song Choices Beatles Week
The contestants will be singing the following tracks for this week's theme: 'The Beatles'
Chris - The long and winding road
Mark - Help!
Michelle - Hey Jude
Roxanne - Let it be
Sam - I get by with a little help from my friends
Susanne - He's got a ticket to ride
November 21, 2003
Weight A Minute
Weight A Minute [ITV]
All You Need Is Love Actually
All You Need Is Love Actually [ITV]
Michelle's Mystery Man
Michelle's Mystery Man [ITV]
Guards for diva
Guards for diva [The Sun]
Ant and Dec deal
Ant and Dec deal [The Sun]
A nasty end for Cowell
A nasty end for Cowell [The Sun]
Idol Simon is in a spin
Idol Simon is in a spin [The Sun]
Pop Idol's Andy grateful for girlfriend's support
Pop Idol's Andy grateful for girlfriend's support [Ananova]
Pop Idol Judges Bid to Cut Mr Nasty Down to Size
Pop Idol Judges Bid to Cut Mr Nasty Down to Size [The Scotsman]
Judges in Children in Need stunt
Judges in Children in Need stunt [u.tv]
November 20, 2003
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE [Readabet]
STOBART BOSS‘S £36,000 POP IDOL GIFT TO NIECE
STOBART BOSS‘S £36,000 POP IDOL GIFT TO NIECE [The News and Star]
Sam's the man for pop idol fans
Sam's the man for pop idol fans [Sheffield Today]
November 19, 2003
Pete has a pop at US fame
Pete has a pop at US fame [The Sun]
November 18, 2003
Dr Fox shocked Chris survived Pop Idol eviction
Dr Fox shocked Chris survived Pop Idol eviction [Ananova]
You lot would never make it on your own
You lot would never make it on your own [The Sun]
November 17, 2003
Get that pro off the show
Get that pro off the show [The Sun]
Spotlight on Idol's Mr Nasty
Spotlight on Idol's Mr Nasty [The Sun]
PETE HAS A POP AT 15ST IDOL
PETE HAS A POP AT 15ST IDOL [The Mirror]
Pop Idol favourite for Xmas number-one
Pop Idol favourite for Xmas number-one [Ferrago]
November 16, 2003
Pop Idol beauty's dad is a cheating preacher
Pop Idol beauty's dad is a cheating preacher [News of the World]
MICHELLE IS A KARAOKE JOKE
MICHELLE IS A KARAOKE JOKE [Daily Record]
Pop Idol tipped as top Xmas game
Pop Idol tipped as top Xmas game [CBBC]
Andy Scott Lee out of Pop Idol 2
Andy Scott Lee out of Pop Idol 2 [CBBC]
November 15, 2003
Show 4 - Results
The contestant leaving the show on 15th November 2003 is...
Andy
Susanne was in the bottom two.
Judges predictions:
Foxy - Chris
Nicki - Chris
Pete - Roxanne
Simon - Roxanne
Show 4, Saturday 15 November 2003
Theme: "Disco"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 5:50pm-7:00pm on ITV1, results 9:05pm-9:35pm.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 4:20pm-5:50pm 8:05pm-9:05pm and 9:35pm-10:05pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 6:50pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Andy - "Rock with you"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE ANDY to 83322
- Chris - "Aint nobody"
Phone: 09011 21 21 07, Text: VOTE CHRIS to 83322
- Mark - "More than a woman"
Phone: 09011 21 21 04 Text: VOTE MARK to 83322
- Michelle - "If I can't have you"
Phone: 09011 21 21 03, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Roxanne - "Can you feel it"
Phone: 09011 21 21 06, Text: VOTE ROXANNE to 83322
- Sam - "Blame it on the boogie"
Phone: 09011 21 21 05, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
- Susanne - "Young hearts, run free"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE SUSANNE to 83322
Will v The World as Pop Idol goes global
Will v The World as Pop Idol goes global [ITV]
Kelly Clarkson To Vie For Title Of 'World Idol'
Kelly Clarkson To Vie For Title Of 'World Idol' [MTV]
"Idol" in for Global Smackdown
"Idol" in for Global Smackdown [!E Online]
November 14, 2003
Song Choices Disco Week
The contestants will be singing the following tracks for this week's theme: 'Disco'
Andy - Rock with you
Chris - Aint nobody
Mark - More than a woman
Michelle - If I can't have you
Roxanne - Can you feel it
Sam - Blame it on the boogie
Susanne - Young hearts, run free
Fox Slates Worldwide 'Idol' Competition
Fox Slates Worldwide 'Idol' Competition [Billboard]
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE [Readabet]
Pete pours scorn on Pop Idol hopeful
Pete pours scorn on Pop Idol hopeful [IC Coventry]
My secret love affair ... with a model
My secret love affair ... with a model [IC Coventry]
November 13, 2003
Michelle's A Jean-ius
Michelle's A Jean-ius [ITV]
Roxanne In Shock
Roxanne In Shock [ITV]
Fickle Fame
Fickle Fame [ITV]
I WANT TO TAKE A POP AT SIMON COWELL EXCLUSIVE
I WANT TO TAKE A POP AT SIMON COWELL EXCLUSIVE [Daily Record]
Hail the president of pop
Hail the president of pop [Telegraph]
Pop Idol's Roxanne dismayed by near miss
Pop Idol's Roxanne dismayed by near miss [Ananova]
Chris is favourite to be next Pop Idol evictee
Chris is favourite to be next Pop Idol evictee [Ananova]
Will v The World as Pop Idol goes global
Will v The World as Pop Idol goes global [ITV]
Will Squares Up for World-Wide Pop Idols Battle
Will Squares Up for World-Wide Pop Idols Battle [The Scotsman]
November 12, 2003
Celebrity Pop Idol
Celebrity Pop Idol [The Sun]
Pop Idlers are just not good enough
Pop Idlers are just not good enough [The Sun]
November 11, 2003
She Rox my Idol world
She Rox my Idol world [The Sun]
November 10, 2003
Pop Idol's Kim reunited with kids
Pop Idol's Kim reunited with kids [CBBC]
November 09, 2003
Michelle's my No1
Michelle's my No1 [News of the World]
November 08, 2003
Kim gets the chop from Pop Idol
Kim gets the chop from Pop Idol [ITV]
Show 3 - Results
The contestant leaving the show on 8th November 2003 is...
Kim
Roxanne and Michelle and were in the bottom three.
Judges predictions:
Foxy - Chris
Nicki - Chris
Pete - Kim
Simon - Kim
Show 3, Saturday 8 November 2003
Theme: "Elton John"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 6:40pm-7:45pm on ITV1, results 9pm-9:30pm.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 5:10pm-6:40pm 7:45pm-9pm and 9:30pm-10pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 7:40pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Andy - "Can you feel the love tonight"
Phone: 09011 21 21 03, Text: VOTE ANDY to 83322
- Chris - "The circle of life"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE CHRIS to 83322
- Kim - "The one"
Phone: 09011 21 21 06, Text: VOTE KIM to 83322
- Mark - "Something about the way you look tonight"
Phone: 09011 21 21 07 Text: VOTE MARK to 83322
- Michelle - "Your song"
Phone: 09011 21 21 04, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Roxanne - "Sorry seems to be the hardest word"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE ROXANNE to 83322
- Sam - "I want love"
Phone: 09011 21 21 05, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
- Susanne - "I guess that's why they call it the blues"
Phone: 09011 21 21 08, Text: VOTE SUSANNE to 83322
MP Will Fail to Save Kim - Bookies
MP Will Fail to Save Kim - Bookies [Scotsman]
Kim favourite for Pop Idol chop
Kim favourite for Pop Idol chop [ITV]
Bully hell of Pop Idol Kim
Bully hell of Pop Idol Kim [The Sun]
MP backs Pop Idol hopeful
MP backs Pop Idol hopeful [BBC]
November 07, 2003
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE
POP IDOL BETTING UPDATE [Readabet]
We Idol-ise you, Elton
We Idol-ise you, Elton [The Sun]
POP IDOL PETE'S PREDICTIONS
POP IDOL PETE'S PREDICTIONS [The Mirror]
November 06, 2003
MTV Boss Slams TV Pop Talent Shows
MTV Boss Slams TV Pop Talent Shows [Reuters]
Simon Cowell says Pete Waterman is 'barking mad'
Simon Cowell says Pete Waterman is 'barking mad' [Ananova]
Yahoo! expands youth content with Pop Idol deal
Yahoo! expands youth content with Pop Idol deal [Revolution]
Pop Idol diaries go online
Pop Idol diaries go online [Webuser]
BARROW POP IDOL STARS IN TWO GLOSSY MAGS
BARROW POP IDOL STARS IN TWO GLOSSY MAGS [North West Evening Mail]
Brian Reade: Give 'em a title and all you get are Idol threats
Brian Reade: Give 'em a title and all you get are Idol threats [The Mirror]
Pop Idol loser Marc speechless
Pop Idol loser Marc speechless [Ilford Recorder]
November 05, 2003
POP IDOL'S NEW ROCKET MAN
POP IDOL'S NEW ROCKET MAN [Daily Record]
Rob's Tom turn an Idol jest
Rob's Tom turn an Idol jest [ICWales]
Dundee MP defends stance on Pop Idol
Dundee MP defends stance on Pop Idol [Evening Telegraph]
November 04, 2003
Slime-on Cowell
Slime-on Cowell [MegaStar]
Mr Nasty branded 'kid crusher'
Mr Nasty branded 'kid crusher' [Femail]
MPs turn on Pop Idol judges
MPs turn on Pop Idol judges [The Guardian]
Pop Idol judges criticised by MPs
Pop Idol judges criticised by MPs [BBC]
MPs RAP POP IDOL
MPs RAP POP IDOL [The Mirror]
MPs say Pop Idol too image based
MPs say Pop Idol too image based [CBBC]
MPs take a pop at Cowell
MPs take a pop at Cowell [This is London]
MPs: Cowell is too cruel!
MPs: Cowell is too cruel! [The Sun]
November 03, 2003
Dundee MP slams Pop Idol judges
Dundee MP slams Pop Idol judges [Evening Telegraph]
IS KIM'S POP IDOL TIME UP?
IS KIM'S POP IDOL TIME UP? [Readabet]
November 02, 2003
Brian and Marc get Pop Idol boot
Brian and Marc get Pop Idol boot [CBBC]
REVEALED ..POP IDOL MANSION!
REVEALED ..POP IDOL MANSION! [Sunday People]
November 01, 2003
Show 2 - Results
The two contestants leaving the show on 1st November 2003 are...
Brian and Marc D.
Judges predictions:
Foxy - Mark R, Brian
Nicki - Marc D, Brian
Pete - Brian, Kim
Simon - Mark R, Brian
Show 2, Saturday 1 November 2003
Theme: "The year you were born"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 6:30pm-7:45pm on ITV1, results 9pm-9:30pm. Two people will leave this week.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 5pm-6:30pm 7:45pm-9pm and 9:30pm-10pm.
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online from 7:40pm.
Pop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Andy - "She's out of my life"
Phone: 09011 21 21 08, Text: VOTE ANDY to 83322
- Brian - "Honesty"
Phone: 09011 21 21 09, Text: VOTE BRIAN to 83322
- Chris - "Heaven"
Phone: 09011 21 21 05, Text: VOTE CHRIS to 83322
- Kim - "Hot stuff"
Phone: 09011 21 21 04, Text: VOTE KIM to 83322
- Marc - "Celebration"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE MARC D to 83322
- Mark - "Imagine"
Phone: 09011 21 21 06 Text: VOTE MARK R to 83322
- Michelle - "On the radio"
Phone: 09011 21 21 10, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Roxanne - "Take my breath away"
Phone: 09011 21 21 07, Text: VOTE ROXANNE to 83322
- Sam - "True colours"
Phone: 09011 21 21 03, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
- Susanne - "Only you"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE SUSANNE to 83322
STOP IDOL
STOP IDOL [The Mirror]
Pop Idol Michelle on top
Pop Idol Michelle on top [The Sun]
October 31, 2003
POP IDOL SUSANNE REACHES TOP TEN
POP IDOL SUSANNE REACHES TOP TEN [North Devon Journal]
"Coming out was the best thing I've done", says Will Young
"Coming out was the best thing I've done", says Will Young [Gay.com]
The Pop Idol rich
The Pop Idol rich [The Sun]
Susanne firm favourite to win Pop Idol
Susanne firm favourite to win Pop Idol [Ananova]
MARK'S POP IDOL DREAM LOOKS DOOMED
MARK'S POP IDOL DREAM LOOKS DOOMED [Readabet]
IDOL RICH
IDOL RICH [Daily Record]
October 30, 2003
Cheeky Iain begs Pop Idol Su to call
Cheeky Iain begs Pop Idol Su to call [The Mirror]
SIMON COUNTS KYM OUT OF FAME
SIMON COUNTS KYM OUT OF FAME [The Mirror]
October 29, 2003
Michelle Is Changing Her Image
Michelle Is Changing Her Image [ITV]
Pop Idol contestants move into secret mansion
Pop Idol contestants move into secret mansion [Ananova]
Simon Cowell says a girl will win Pop Idol
Simon Cowell says a girl will win Pop Idol [Ananova]
Pop Idol reject says: I didn't kiss girl rival
Pop Idol reject says: I didn't kiss girl rival [Northhampton Today]
October 28, 2003
ALEX NO IDOL FOR COWELL
ALEX NO IDOL FOR COWELL [Daily Mirror]
Pop Idol Will is mobbed in city
Pop Idol Will is mobbed in city [Evening Times]
October 27, 2003
Susanne’s odds song favourite
Susanne's odds song favourite [Reading Evening Post]
Andy leaves girlfriend at home
Andy leaves girlfriend at home [ITV]
POP IDOL FOR XMAS DOUBLE?
POP IDOL FOR XMAS DOUBLE? [readaBet.com]
Pop Idol Kirsty confesses: We have a kiss boobies kind of thing
Pop Idol Kirsty confesses: We have a kiss boobies kind of thing [The Sun]
Michelle is on song to survive Pop Idol vote
Michelle is on song to survive Pop Idol vote [Evening Times]
POP IDOL CONTESTANT SUSANNE IN NEXT ROUND
POP IDOL CONTESTANT SUSANNE IN NEXT ROUND [thisisDevon : Western Morning News]
Lesbian love affair for Pop Idol?
Lesbian love affair for Pop Idol? [Gay.com UK]
Britney's advice for Pop Idol hopefuls
Britney's advice for Pop Idol hopefuls [ITN]
October 26, 2003
KIRSTY CRIES AS VIEWERS KICK HER OUT
KIRSTY CRIES AS VIEWERS KICK HER OUT [Sunday Mail]
SICK IDOL IS BACK ON SONG
SICK IDOL IS BACK ON SONG [Sunday Mail]
Kirsty and Leon out of Pop Idol
Kirsty and Leon out of Pop Idol [CBBC]
October 25, 2003
Show 1 - Results
The two contestants leaving the show on 25th Oct 2003 are...
Leon and Kirsty.
Judges predictions:
Foxy - Leon, Mark R
Nicki - Leon, Michelle
Pete - Leon, Kirsty
Simon - Leon, Kirsty
Show 1
Pop Idol, Show 1, Saturday 25 October 2003
Theme: "Your pop idol"
Watch the main show with Ant and Dec at 6:20pm on ITV1, results 9:05pm.
Pop Idol extra with Kate Thornton is on ITV2 7:50pm and 9:30pm.
N.B. VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED
TonPop Idol phone numbers, tonight's contestants are:
- Andy - "If you're not the one"
Phone: 09011 21 21 07, Text: VOTE ANDY to 83322
- Brian
Phone: 09011 21 21 03, Text: VOTE BRIAN to 83322
- Chris - "Don't let the sun go down on me"
Phone: 09011 21 21 12, Text: VOTE CHRIS to 83322
- Kim - "River deep mountain high"
Phone: 09011 21 21 04, Text: VOTE KIM to 83322
- Kirsty - "I'm outta love"
Phone: 09011 21 21 01, Text: VOTE KIRSTY to 83322
- Leon - "I just called to say I Love You"
Phone: 09011 21 21 02, Text: VOTE LEON to 83322
- Marc - "To love somebody"
Phone: 09011 21 21 10, Text: VOTE MARC D to 83322
- Mark - "With or without you"
Phone: 09011 21 21 05 Text: VOTE MARK R to 83322
- Michelle - "All by myself"
Phone: 09011 21 21 09, Text: VOTE MICHELLE to 83322
- Roxanne - "You're still the one"
Phone: 09011 21 21 11, Text: VOTE ROXANNE to 83322
- Sam- "Handbags and glad rags
Phone: 09011 21 21 08, Text: VOTE SAM to 83322
- Susanne - "Ironic"
Phone: 09011 21 21 06, Text: VOTE SUSANNE to 83322
BT Phone calls 25p, Texts cost 25p.
You can also vote online.
POP IDOL: DON'T SLIM.. YOU COULD MAKE IT BIG
POP IDOL: DON'T SLIM.. YOU COULD MAKE IT BIG [The Mirror]
October 24, 2003
Pop Idol Finalists Favourites for Christmas Number One
Pop Idol Finalists Favourites for Christmas Number One [The Scotsman]