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Pop Idol - by holsfisher on 16:35 20 Dec 2003
Just watched the finale of the latest British series of pop idol, and Michelle has won.  I can't beleive the fuss that our tabloids are making about the fact that she won even though she was overweight.  I mean, what is this competition???  Surely its about singing, not appearance!  I don't know if you guys in America see our version, but I for one am glad that someone who weighs more than 6 stone has finally won something like this.  In Britain at least, thats almost unheard of.  Anyone else watch it?
Pop Idol - by Arislyn on 17:10 20 Dec 2003
I've never seen the British version, but I did watch a little bit of the American version when it first came out.

That is a very pleasant surprise! Thank goodness someone finally was recognized for their talent rather than their weight/appearance. I know that in our version, several people got the boot because they didn't meet the "idol appearance criteria" which apparently involves being no bigger around than a pipecleaner.

However, I know that at one point, there was an overweight lady who made the first cut, but I don't recall whether or not she made it very far in the competition. Anyone else remember?
Pop Idol - by NoonChild on 09:56 15 Jan 2004
Anyone watch World Pop idol?  Apparently Norway won.  I didnt see if the guy was any good though.




:O Norvege douse points.....
(Wont make sense if you dont know eurovision)
Pop Idol - by holsfisher on 20:20 23 Jan 2004
The Norway guy was actually really good, he managed to do a U2 number without trying to be Bono  (Who, after all, thinks he is as good as lennon, the fool)   .....

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