May 25:
The auditions have ended, and the real show is beginning for Malaysian Idol season two. And there are more talents, more diversity and interesting personalities among the new crop of contestants this time.
IT・S two days to the start of Malaysian Idol season two! So be sure you・re in front of the telly on Friday at 9.30pm to catch the audition episode.
To be aired every Friday night, this season・s show will be hosted by season one・s host Jien who will be joined by Cheryl Samad. Repeats will be aired on TV3 on Sundays at 11.30am.
According to 8TV chief operating officer Ahmad Izham Omar, more than 9,000 hopefuls auditioned around the country last month. Out of these, 125 contestants were selected for the Theatre Elimination show.
Paul Moss, one of the three resident judges, said: ：There are more talented contestants this year who are willing to try as they have seen how well Jaclyn Victor is doing now. Malaysian Idol has changed her life.
：The diversity has also increased as the contestants come from all walks of life, possess strong vocals and sport interesting personalities that suit all genres of music. They appear more experienced and confident and we can expect stiff competition.； Fellow judge Fauziah Latiff added: ：I feel the talent from almost all the locations are better this time around. Some of them have a real unique sound.；
：I observed that with the increased age limit, this season・s audition has seen a plethora of experienced and exciting talents from older contestants. It・s definitely a good thing,； said third judge Roslan Aziz.
：I observed that with the increased age limit, this season・s audition has seen a plethora of experienced and exciting talents from older contestants. It・s definitely a good thing,； said third judge Roslan Aziz.
THE HOSTS: Jien and Cheryl
：We also saw some of last year・s hopefuls trying out for the second time. So, I believe this year・s pool includes more potential Idols than the maiden year and I've a strong feeling that this year・s competition would be more competitive. And yes, we are definitely looking for vibrant talents as this is what the industry demands.；
Aside from the contestants, the new Malaysian Idol will be similar to that of the first season, with the same rules, the same prize and the same judges.
The contestants will go through a three-day Theatre Elimination stage. From there, only 24 will be chosen for the Workshop stage where the public will be able to vote for the Top 10 finalists at the Spectacular round.
From there, weekly eliminations will happen, culminating to the final two contestants on Sept 23. This time around, the Workshop and Spectacular stages will feature a live band and live studio audience, indicating a more challenging and more synchronised environment.
Malaysian Idol is the local franchise of this renowned global talent search show that seeks to discover the best and promising stars, and most importantly, is a platform for young talents to compete for the title of Malaysian Idol. The fate of the winner is in the hands of the viewers who will vote for their favourite contestant. The winner will stand to win a platinum level recording contract from Sony BMG Malaysia, setting himself or herself up for stardom.
Source: New Straits Times
Related link: www.Jaclyn.com.my
Posted at 07:12 am by malaysianidol
