Idool 2003
Encyclopedia
Idool 2003 was the first season of the Belgian
version of the Idol series
. It was won by Peter Evrard
, and followed by Idool 2004
. The series was officially launched on September 28 2002 by Belgian television network
VTM
. The hosts of the show are Koen
& Kris Wauters of the group Clouseau. The jury members were Jean Blaute, Nina De Man, Jan Leyers
& Bart Brusseleers.
in Antwerp, Ghent
& Brussels
where 100 candidates were chosen to advance to the theatre rounds in Brussels where they were cut to 50 contestants (five groups of ten) to perform live in a piano
round semi final, two contestants from each semi final advanced to the liveshows with a studio
audience
. On 9 May 2003 Peter Evrard from Beerse
won with runner up Natalia Druyts placing second.
Finalist Carolin Vyncke, who was pregnant during the contest, named her daughter (who was born later that year) Nina, after jury member Nina De Man.
This season of Idool is also notable having produced so far 3 popular Belgian recording artists in the semi finals:
In 2006, the finalists of Idool 2003 are still enjoying success in their country compared to how quickly other countries' Idol competitors last in the music industry. As of July 2006, Peter, Danzel & Udo still have records in the Ultratop 50
singles chart with Wim & Brahim releasing their new CDs in the last month also. But non of these can hold the massive success Natalia still has.
Several of the Idool 2003 contestants tried out on the Flemish-Belgian Pre-Selection
for the Eurovision Song Contest
to represent their country and although some of them came quite close, none of them really made it. However Hadise Açıkgöz
, who did not made the top 50 but failed to advance to the final 10, will represent Turkey
in 2009 making her the second contestant from a very successful Idol show to do so, after Jessica Garlick
who represented the United Kingdom
after appearing in Pop Idol
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
version of the Idol series
Idol series
The British talent search television series Pop Idol has spawned spin-offs in 42 territories, in what is now referred to as the "Idols" format, as described by FremantleMedia...
. It was won by Peter Evrard
Peter Evrard
Peter Evrard is the winner of the first season of Idool 2003, the Belgian version of Pop Idol.Evrard defied the traditional rules of the Idols series by singing punk rock music instead of the expected pop. Regardless, he managed to win the series, and in 2003 he placed third overall in the World...
, and followed by Idool 2004
Idool 2004
Idool 2004 was the second season of the Belgian version of the Idol series. It was won by Joeri Fransen, who could not follow the footsteps of former winner Peter Evrard and only release one album before he was dropped by his record company....
. The series was officially launched on September 28 2002 by Belgian television network
Television network
A television network is a telecommunications network for distribution of television program content, whereby a central operation provides programming to many television stations or pay TV providers. Until the mid-1980s, television programming in most countries of the world was dominated by a small...
VTM
VTM
The abbreviation VTM may refer to::* Vampire: The Masquerade, a popular role-playing game* Virginia Tech massacre* vtm, the main commercial television station in Flanders, Belgium...
. The hosts of the show are Koen
Koen Wauters
Koen Maria Gaston Wauters is a Flemish singer, active with the band Clouseau, television presenter, and occasionally actor and race car driver.-Biography:...
& Kris Wauters of the group Clouseau. The jury members were Jean Blaute, Nina De Man, Jan Leyers
Jan Leyers
Jan Leyers is a singer, songwriter, and television personality. He was a member of the group Soulsister and later became a solo musician and host of various television series.-Music career:...
& Bart Brusseleers.
About
Auditions were held across FlandersFlanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
in Antwerp, Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
& Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
where 100 candidates were chosen to advance to the theatre rounds in Brussels where they were cut to 50 contestants (five groups of ten) to perform live in a piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
round semi final, two contestants from each semi final advanced to the liveshows with a studio
Studio
A studio is an artist's or worker's workroom, or the catchall term for an artist and his or her employees who work within that studio. This can be for the purpose of architecture, painting, pottery , sculpture, scrapbooking, photography, graphic design, filmmaking, animation, radio or television...
audience
Audience
An audience is a group of people who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature , theatre, music or academics in any medium...
. On 9 May 2003 Peter Evrard from Beerse
Beerse
Beerse is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Beerse proper and Vlimmeren. On 1 January 2006 Beerse had a total population of 16,482. By the end of 2007, this number had risen to 16,757. The total area is 37.48 km² which gives a...
won with runner up Natalia Druyts placing second.
Finalist Carolin Vyncke, who was pregnant during the contest, named her daughter (who was born later that year) Nina, after jury member Nina De Man.
This season of Idool is also notable having produced so far 3 popular Belgian recording artists in the semi finals:
- Hadise AçıkgözHadiseHadise Açıkgöz , is a Belgian born Turkish singer of Circassian descent. Hadise's career began in 2004 with the release of her debut single "Sweat", which peaked at 19 on the Flanders chart. Hadise continued to release more successful singles, most notably the single "Milk Chocolate Girl"...
- Udo MechelsUdo MechelsUdo Mechels, born in Brussels on 10 May 1976, is a Belgian singer commonly known simply as Udo. He won the first season of the Belgian version of The X Factor in 2005.-Biography:...
- winner of The X Factor. - Johan Waem - popularly known by his stage name, DanzelDanzelDanzel is a Belgian musician of house, techno and dance, who reached the number 11 in the UK Singles Chart in November 2004 with the single, "Pump It Up!"....
.
In 2006, the finalists of Idool 2003 are still enjoying success in their country compared to how quickly other countries' Idol competitors last in the music industry. As of July 2006, Peter, Danzel & Udo still have records in the Ultratop 50
Ultratop 50
Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995...
singles chart with Wim & Brahim releasing their new CDs in the last month also. But non of these can hold the massive success Natalia still has.
Several of the Idool 2003 contestants tried out on the Flemish-Belgian Pre-Selection
Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
Belgium is a founding member of the Eurovision Song Contest. Since 1956, the country has participated 52 times, only being absent three times in total: in 1994, 1997 and 2001, due to low scores in the previous contests that relegated Belgium from the contest.-History of Belgium in the Eurovision...
for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
to represent their country and although some of them came quite close, none of them really made it. However Hadise Açıkgöz
Hadise
Hadise Açıkgöz , is a Belgian born Turkish singer of Circassian descent. Hadise's career began in 2004 with the release of her debut single "Sweat", which peaked at 19 on the Flanders chart. Hadise continued to release more successful singles, most notably the single "Milk Chocolate Girl"...
, who did not made the top 50 but failed to advance to the final 10, will represent Turkey
Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest
Turkey participated in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 1975, represented by Semiha Yankı performing "Seninle Bir Dakika", but did not achieve any considerable success until the late 1990s...
in 2009 making her the second contestant from a very successful Idol show to do so, after Jessica Garlick
Jessica Garlick
Jessica Julie Anne Garlick is a Welsh pop singer.Garlick made her first steps into showbusiness when she was 16. At that age she won the Welsh final of the TV talent show Star For A Night. The same year she also featured in Michael Barrymore's My Kind of Music...
who represented the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
after appearing in Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
.
Finalists
(ages stated at time of contest)| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Voted Off | Liveshow Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Evrard Peter Evrard Peter Evrard is the winner of the first season of Idool 2003, the Belgian version of Pop Idol.Evrard defied the traditional rules of the Idols series by singing punk rock music instead of the expected pop. Regardless, he managed to win the series, and in 2003 he placed third overall in the World... |
28 | Beerse Beerse Beerse is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Beerse proper and Vlimmeren. On 1 January 2006 Beerse had a total population of 16,482. By the end of 2007, this number had risen to 16,757. The total area is 37.48 km² which gives a... |
Winner | Grand Finale |
| Natalia Druyts | 22 | Geel Geel Geel is a city located in the Belgian province of Antwerp which acquired the status of a city in the 1980s.It comprises Central-Geel which is constituted of 4 old parishes a/o towns : Sint-Amand, Sint-Dimpna, Holven and Elsum... |
May 09, 2003 | |
| Wim Soutaer Wim Soutaer Wim Soutaer , was a contestant best known for placing third in Idool 2003, the Belgian version of Pop Idol.-Biography:... |
28 | Halle | May 02, 2003 | Judge's Choice |
| Brahim Attaeb | 19 | Torhout Torhout Torhout is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the city of Torhout proper. On January 1, 2008 Torhout had a total population of 19,755... |
April 24, 2003 | Latino Hits |
| Chris D. Morton | 24 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
April 18, 2003 | Big Band |
| Tom Olaerts | 25 | Genk Genk Genk is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality only comprises the city of Genk itself... |
April 11, 2003 | Disco Fever |
| Cindy Huysentruit | 24 | Oudenaarde Oudenaarde Oudenaarde is a Belgian municipality in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Oudenaarde proper and the towns of Bevere, Edelare, Eine, Ename, Heurne, Leupegem, Mater, Melden, Mullem, Nederename, Welden, Volkegem and a part of Ooike.From the 15th to the 18th... |
April 04, 2003 | Film Songs |
| Caroline Vyncke | 27 | Oostende | March 28, 2003 | Dutch Songs |
| Tabitha Cycon | 18 | Hasselt Hasselt Hasselt is a Belgian city and municipality, and capital of the Flemish province of Limburg... |
March 21, 2003 | 80s Hits |
| Stéphanie Lambrechts | 16 | Kessel-Lo Kessel-Lo Kessel-Lo is a town in Belgium. It is a borough of Leuven North of Leuven proper. Kessel-Lo is bordered by Holsbeek, Lubbeek, and several other municipalities that are part of Leuven .... |
March 14, 2003 | My Idol |
Finals Elimination Chart
| Did Not Perform | Female | Male | Top 50 | Top 10 | Winner |
| Safe | Safe First | Safe Last | Eliminated |
| Stage: | Semi | Finals | |||||||||||||||
| Week: | 02/07 | 02/14 | 02/21 | 02/28 | 03/07 | 03/14 | 03/21 | 03/28 | 04/04 | 04/11 | 04/18 | 04/25 | 05/02 | 05/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Constestant | Result | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Peter Evrard Peter Evrard Peter Evrard is the winner of the first season of Idool 2003, the Belgian version of Pop Idol.Evrard defied the traditional rules of the Idols series by singing punk rock music instead of the expected pop. Regardless, he managed to win the series, and in 2003 he placed third overall in the World... |
1st | Winner | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | Natalia Druyts | 2nd | Runner-Up | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | Wim Soutaer Wim Soutaer Wim Soutaer , was a contestant best known for placing third in Idool 2003, the Belgian version of Pop Idol.-Biography:... |
2nd | Btm 3 | Btm 2 | Elim | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Brahim Attaeb | 1st | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | Chris D Morton | 1st | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Elim | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Tom Olaerts | 2nd | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | Cindy Huysentruit | 2nd | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Btm 3 | Elim | |||||||||||
| 8 | Caroline Vyncke | 2nd | Btm 3 | Elim | |||||||||||||
| 9 | Tabitha Cycon | 1st | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | Stéphanie Lambrechts | 1st | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 5 |
Alexander Mertens | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Evelien Scheerlinck | |||||||||||||||||
| Floor Van Egghen | |||||||||||||||||
| Iris De Rijcker | |||||||||||||||||
| Isabelle Ross | |||||||||||||||||
| Kim Tolleneer | |||||||||||||||||
| Udo Mechels Udo Mechels Udo Mechels, born in Brussels on 10 May 1976, is a Belgian singer commonly known simply as Udo. He won the first season of the Belgian version of The X Factor in 2005.-Biography:... |
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| Veerle Dauwen | |||||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 4 |
Anky De Frangh | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Bert Finaut | |||||||||||||||||
| Dimitri Vantomme | |||||||||||||||||
| Johan Waem Danzel Danzel is a Belgian musician of house, techno and dance, who reached the number 11 in the UK Singles Chart in November 2004 with the single, "Pump It Up!".... |
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| Kim Van Kuyk | |||||||||||||||||
| Leentje Van Kerckhoven | |||||||||||||||||
| Lies Vercruysse | |||||||||||||||||
| Liv Goethals | |||||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 3 |
Dave Beijer | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Elfie Strackx | |||||||||||||||||
| Eva Maes | |||||||||||||||||
| Laura Ramaekers | |||||||||||||||||
| Lindsey Marie Clare | |||||||||||||||||
| Philippe Sysmans | |||||||||||||||||
| Sarah-Marie Budts | |||||||||||||||||
| Sofie Plateau | |||||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 2 |
Andy Huylebroeck | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Claudia Bertotto | |||||||||||||||||
| David Heymans | |||||||||||||||||
| Hadise Açıkgöz | |||||||||||||||||
| Natalie Schoonbaert | |||||||||||||||||
| Paco Garcia | |||||||||||||||||
| Sandra Pluys | |||||||||||||||||
| Vicky Cosijns | |||||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 1 |
Astrid Roelants | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Jürgen Coppieters | |||||||||||||||||
| Kristof Van Den Bergh | |||||||||||||||||
| Marleen Janssens | |||||||||||||||||
| Michael Pfeiffer | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Strackx | |||||||||||||||||
| Severine Devadder | |||||||||||||||||
| Sofie Vanlimbergen | |||||||||||||||||