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]