Maldivian Idol

Maldivian Idol
Genre Reality television
Created by Simon Fuller
Presented by
  • Moosa Waseem
  • Aminath Maureena
Judges
  • Ahmed Ibrahim (Ammadey)
  • Ibrahim Ali (Ibbe)
  • Unoosha (Kiddy)
Theme music composer
Country of origin Maldives
Original language(s) Dhivehi
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 30
Production
Running time 1 Hour to 2 hours
Production company(s)
Distributor FremantleMedia Enterprises
Release
Original network Television Maldives
Original release January 22, 2016 (2016-01-22)
External links
Website

Maldivian Idol is a Dhivehi television show based on the popular British show Pop Idol created by Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment and developed by Fremantle Media. The first season premiered on 22 January 2016. On 2 May, 18-year-old Laisha Junaid from Male' was announced winner, with close contenders Shalabee Ibrahim and Mohamed Ishan coming second and third respectively. The winner was awarded a cash prize of MVR 250,000 (USD 16,213) from the organizer PSM, among a host of other prizes.

Development

On 26 July 2015, Public Service Media announced their local franchise of the American singing competition television series American Idol.[1] On 27 August 2015, reports confirmed the news that a team from Public Service Media was working in India to prepare and gain experience by observing and discussing the procedures of the Indian Idol Junior.[2] Back from India, the team began preparing for Maldivian Idol.[2] Later during the year, local telecommunications company Dhiraagu was appointed as the title sponsor of the show, while Allied Insurance was appointed as the co-main sponsor of the show.[1][3]

On 7 October 2015, the judges of the show, Ahmed Ibrahim, Ibrahim Ali and Unoosha were revealed along with the hosts Moosa Waseem and Aishath Maureena.[4] The panel of judges and presenters were handpicked from a list of six candidates by FremantleMedia UK.[4] The franchise premiered on 22 January 2015 with around 600 participants and was revealed to have four rounds; Open Audition, Theatre Round, Piano Round and Gala Round.[5] Public voting commenced from the third round onwards, with public votes accounting for fifty percent of the results, alongside judges' votes.[6]

Director of this show was Aishath Azma & Assistant Direcors were Mujthaba Rasheed, Samhan Hameed, Shahiya Moosa. Creative Director of this show was Muaviath Anwar.

Auditions

Auditions took place in the following islands:[7]

Date of airing Island Audition date
22 January 2016
23 January 2016		 Malé City 14 November 2015 —
17 November 2015[8]
29 January 2016 Hithadhoo (Addu) 10 October 2015[4]
29 January 2016 Naifaru 31 October 2015
30 January 2016 Villingili (Gaafu Alif Atoll) 17 October 2015
30 January 2016 Kulhudhuffushi 24 October 2015

Season overview

Contestant Song
Week 4 & 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11
Abdulla Faalih Adam Kiyaaladhee Kiyaaladhee Mila Mila Handhuvaru Hithun Filuveykasheh Aadhey Miadhu Dhaan Kanbulo Bappage Loa Veynee Baarey
Laisha Junaid Roanveehey Guraafulhu Loabivaa Ey Theyree Oagaaveri Vey Loabivaa Akiri Dhemey Ey Balhindhaa Rey Rey Dhivaanaa
Mohamed Ishan Feenaashey Hithugavaa Handhaaney Vaane Kessa Loabeega Mulhi Jaan Hithaa Kanbulo Kiyaala Dheebalaa Hithaa Roohun
Mohamed Muazzin Naeem Loabeega Hithugaa Nashaa Raany Hiy Adhu Ronee Ey Loabin Magey Hiy Maamui Handhuvaru Ey Malaa Thiya Gothah Fazaae Dhillenee
Mohamed Zaleef Abdulla Aadheys Malakaa Huri Kanthakaa Feenaashe Jehunee Gina Keriyaa Naazuku Loabi Mizaharu Leyaa
Shalabee Ibrahim Magey Haalu Malakaa Fedhu Unumi Koalhi Mee Naa Naa Atholhu Therey Haadha Dhey Hiy Mamma Midhey
Abdulla Sadig Hithaamaige Kandugaa Ehkibaa Libeytho Dhua Kuri Huvaa Kohfaa Bunan Foe Mathi Loabin Saharoa Emaaf
Ibrahim Amaan Filaavalhu Kalaku Vey Hoadhey Masthee Loabi Roaleemey Raarukugaa Jismu
Fathmath Azleema Gulaabeemaafulhu Beynunveema Loabin Handhuves Nagaafaa Niuma Kasabun Boavalhu
Ahmed Nazeeh Kandumathi Sahkulaa Rah Ihusaasu Dhirey Magey Loabi Dharifulhaa
Fathmath Nab'ath Oagaavey Heevaathi Hithey Dheymee Saafu Loaibeh Hingaaney
Mohamed Ifham Ashfag Halaboli Edheythee Chaandhanee
Sanihu Ali Hiy Dheebalaashey
Abdulla Ziyau Maazee Handhaan
Shifa Ibrahim Envaguvi
Hawwa Rihaanee Amir Manzil Thiey
     the contestant eliminated that week
     the contestant in the bottom 2
     the contestant in the bottom 3

References

  1. 1 2 Nizar, Asima (3 October 2015). "Maldivian Idol title sponsor - Dhiraagu". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 Nizar, Asima (27 August 2015). "'Maldivian Idol' preparations in India". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  3. ↑ Shifleen, Aminath (10 November 2015). "Allied Insurance appointed as Maldivian Idol's co-main sponsor". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 Saliya, Mariyam (8 October 2015). "Maldivian Idol offers MVR 250k to winner". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (23 January 2016). "Maldivian Idol – biggest TV show in Maldives begins". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. ↑ Nizar, Asima (10 January 2016). "Maldivian Idol to begin Jan 22 with 600 contestants". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  7. ↑ Maldivian Idol (13 December 2015). "Maldivian Idol Audition dates". Youtube. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ready for Tomorrow: There is Male City Audition" (in Divehi). Avas. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

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