CTV Congratulates 2008 Canadian Idol Champ Theo Tams
Toronto, ON (September 11, 2008) - On the heels of the star-studded, confetti-covered season finale last night, CTV congratulates Theo Tams as the 2008 Canadian Idol champion. Tams, a 23-year-old student from Lethbridge, AB, received the majority of the four million plus votes cast across Canada on Monday night. A total of 1.8 million viewers watched at 9:53 p.m. as host Ben Mulroney announced that Tams would become Canada's sixth Idol. More than 3.7 million Canadians watched some part of the broadcast.
Canadian Idols To Rock Across Canada: Tickets Go On Sale Tonight for Top 3 Tour Beginning November 9
Toronto, ON (September 10, 2008) - You've seen them on TV. Now you can see them live. CTV today announced that Canadian Idol's final three competitors will head out on a 26-date, cross-country concert tour this fall. Beginning November 9, Top 3 finalists Mitch McDonald, Theo Tams and Drew Wright will hit the road for the second annual Canadian Idol Top 3 Tour.
Canadian Idol Puts Prison Break Behind Bars with 1.5 Million Viewers
With one night to go before the winner is revealed, Canadian Idol is hitting all the right notes. Last night's final performance episode was the #1 program on Canadian television last night with an audience of 1.5 million, delivering 50% more viewers than the new FOX/Global simulcast of Prison Break (978,000, down 22%) at 9 p.m. ET.
Canada Goes to the Polls Monday, Sept. 8 for Final Canadian Idol Vote
Toronto, ON (September 5, 2008) - They've been canvassing for votes all summer. Campaign teams are at the ready. Nearly 29 million votes have already been cast in weekly public opinion surveys.
Canadian Idol Top 10 Reunite to Perform Live in an Exclusive Concert on Canada AM, Friday, September 5 on CTV
Five days before the newest Canadian Idol is announced to Canada, the Top 10 Idol finalists will reunite for an exclusive live concert on Canada AM this Friday, September 5 from 8 to 9 a.m. ET on CTV.
Mitch MacDonald and Theo Tams to Battle for Title of 2008 Canadian Idol as Drew Wright is Eliminated
It's East versus West. With only eight days to go before the next Canadian Idol winner is crowned, it was revealed live on CTV tonight that Mitch MacDonald and Theo Tams will battle to become the next Canadian Idol. Collingwood, Ontario's Drew Wright was eliminated from the competition after the 28-year-old Musician and House Painter received the fewest of close to four million votes cast following Monday's performance episode featuring the songs of Canadian legend Bryan Adams.
Earl Stevenson is Eliminated From Canadian Idol After Nearly 4 Million Vote
The very popular Earl Stevenson, 23, a swamper for a backhoe operator from Lloydminster, AB, was eliminated after he received the fewest of nearly four million votes cast following his performance last night of the Anne Murray cover of "Killing Me Softly" and his personal pick, "The Joker" by The Steve Miller Band.
Superstar Mariah Carey to Headline Canadian Idol Season Finale Sept. 10 on CTV
Toronto, ON (August 22, 2008) - CTV announced today that Mariah Carey will headline the star-studded, two-hour Canadian Idol season finale, airing live on Wednesday, September, 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.
Canadian Idol’s Final Four Revealed as Fan Favourite Mookie Morris is Eliminated
Toronto's Mookie Morris is the latest competitor to be eliminated from Canadian Idol, it was announced live on CTV tonight. After making Idol history last week by being the Torontonian that has advanced the furthest in the series' six seasons, the popular 18-year-old received the fewest votes cast following last night's episode.
Canadian Idol Competitors Hit the Road for Hometown Tours, August 21
For the first time since they became finalists over two months ago, the Canadian Idol Top 4 will pack their bags and head home on Thursday, August 21.
Last Female Standing Eliminated from CTV's Canadian Idol; Five Guys Remain
Toronto, ON (August 12, 2008) - It's official: the next Canadian Idol will be a guy. Amberly Thiessen, the last female in the competition, was eliminated on tonight's live CTV broadcast, leaving five males to duke it out for the 2008 title.
The Canadian Idol Top 6 are Revealed as Mark Day is Eliminated;
Following the nationwide vote on Monday night, host Ben Mulroney announced live on CTV tonight that Mark Day from Portugal Cove-St. Philips, NL was the latest competitor to be eliminated from Canadian Idol.
Seven Remain as Sebastian Pigott Eliminated from Canadian Idol
Toronto's Sebastian Pigott is the latest competitor to be eliminated from Canadian Idol, it was revealed live on CTV tonight.
Legendary Songstress Anne Murray to Mentor and Perform on Canadian Idol
Toronto, ON (July 29, 2008) - She has sold more than 50 million albums and is one of Canada's most enduring national treasures - and she's coming to Canadian Idol.
Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, Simple Plan and Gavin Rossdale Announced as Canadian Idol’s First Wave of Guests
As Canada said goodbye to the latest competitor to be eliminated, Quebec's Katherine St- Laurent, Canadian Idol host Ben Mulroney revealed the first group of music stars who will be appearing and performing on the series throughout the rest of the season.
Ann MacGregor of Pictou County’s CKEC Radio – Wins 2008 National Media Idol Title
Ten Media Idol finalists - but only one winner. Some kept to the original track, while others changed things up with a remix, but each Media Idol finalist did it for charity.
Two Women + Eight Men = Canadian Idol's Top 10
Toronto, ON (July 9, 2008) - And then there were 10. Following performance episodes on Monday and Tuesday, the most uneven gender split of Canadian Idol Top 10 finalists yet was revealed tonight during the last semi-final results show of the season on CTV.
Four More Go Home Leaving Sixteen: Latest Canadian Idol Results Revealed Tonight
Eight down, six to go as viewers whittle the Top 24 to the elite group of Top 10 finalists. Four more competitors have been eliminated from Canadian Idol tonight, leaving 16 to carry on and compete next week.
Get Those Fingers Warmed Up: It is Time to Vote for the Next Canadian Idol!
The Canadian Idol judges have done their part, now it's Canada's turn. CTV announced today details on how viewers can vote for their favourite Canadian Idol performers.
Wealth of Talent Expands Canadian Idol Finalist Selection by Two
Toronto, ON (June 17, 2008) - The talent was too good and the stakes too high. On tonight's Canadian Idol broadcast on CTV, it was revealed that the standard group of 22 semifinalists would expand to 24 this season to accommodate the wealth of talent seen by the judges during this week's Top 200 episodes.
Canadian Idol Returns at #1 with 1.5 Million Viewers
Canadian Idol is back at the top of charts. The non-simulcast Season 6 premiere on CTV attracted 1.5 million viewers, winning the night in all demos and attracting 35% more viewers than the next most-watched program last night, Moment of Truth (CTV/FOX, 1.1 million).
Season 6 of Canadian Idol Blows the Lid Off Summer, June 3 on CTV
Toronto, ON (May 15, 2008) - The official start to Summer is set for Tuesday, June 3 at 9 p.m. ET when the remarkable sixth edition of Canadian Idol premieres on CTV (go to idol.CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Practice Makes Perfect: Toronto's Rudy Blair Wins Final Spot in National Media Idol Finals
CTV announced today that Rudy Blair, entertainment reporter for Toronto's 680News, became Toronto's 2008 Media Idol regional champion.
Paul Taylor is Media Idol champ in St. John's! VOAR Wins Big in Newfoundland!
CTV announced today that Paul Taylor, Communications Director at VOAR Christian Family Radio, is the winner of Media Idol in St. John's.
No One Left Behind: Canadian Idol Announces Innovative Last Chance Audition Stop on the 2008 Tour
Toronto, ON (April 14, 2008) - The day after Canadian Idol's 2008 cross-country audition tour wrapped up in Toronto, CTV announced that the search for Canada's next Idol is heading into cyberspace, allowing singers in any part of the country with access to a computer to audition for this year's competition.
Ann MacGregor Wins Big in Halifax! Pictou County Radio DJ Voted Local Media Idol
CTV announced today that Ann MacGregor, morning show host for 94.1 East Coast FM, is officially the newest Media Idol regional champion.
Phil Leithead Leads the HITS Squad to be Crowned Montreal's Media Idol
CTV announced today that The 94.7 HITS Squad, lead by HITS FM's own Phil Leithead, are Montreal's chosen regional Media Idol Champions.
Canada’s Capital Votes And Elects Jeffrey Morris As Ottawa Media Idol!
CTV announced today that Jeffrey Morris representing the Morris Newspaper Group is the newest Media Idol regional champion.
Hamilton’s First Media Idol is Crowned! Laura Leigh Takes Home the Coveted Title and Wins $1,000 for Charity
CTV announced today that Laura Leigh, representing Niagara's 105.1 The River and Hamilton's Cable 14, is Hamilton's first ever Media Idol regional champion. Leigh performed a patriotic version of "Oh Canada", rallying her fans to vote for her as Canadian Idol made its first and very successful stop in Hamilton at Eastgate Square.
The Media Sang and You Voted! Shaw TV’s Kim Babij Wins Big in Winnipeg Media Idol Competition
CTV announced today that Kim Babij from Shaw TV is this year's fourth regional Media Idol winner as she claims the Winnipeg Media Idol title.
CTV Announces Additional Canadian Idol Season 6 Audition Tour Stops
The Canadian Idol audition tour continues! With the first three audition stops complete and as Winnipeg prepares to receive the show at St. Vital Centre on February 23-24, CTV now announces the final venue details for the cross-the-country tour through mid-April.
The Votes Are In: CFAX’s Al Ferraby Wins Vancouver’s Media Idol Competition
CTV announced today that Al Ferraby from Victoria's CFAX 1070 has been crowned the region's Media Idol winner.
And the Winner is…Energy 101.5’s Ian MacKinnon Moves on to Next Round of Media Idol!
Ian MacKinnon, morning show producer for Energy 101.5, captures the win after a photo finish with the help of dedicated listeners and fans all across Canada to become the Calgary Media Idol for 2008. MacKinnon beat out nine other hopefuls who auditioned last Friday when Canadian Idol rolled into Calgary for its second audition tour stop at Sunridge Mall. More than 80,000 votes were cast at idol.CTV.ca to crown the Calgary Media Idol winner.
The Media Sang and You Voted! The Big Earl’s Tera Lee Triumphs in Edmonton Media Idol Competition
CTV announced today Tera Lee Flaman from Edmonton's 96.3 Big Earl has been crowned the first Media Idol regional winner of the season. Lee beat out 10 other hopefuls who auditioned last Friday on the eve of Canadian Idol rolling into the West Edmonton Mall to kick off the national audition tour. More than 60,000 votes were cast at idol.CTV.ca to determine the first Media Idol winner.
An All-New Media Idol: Canadian Journalists Step Into the Canadian Idol Spotlight for Charity Beginning Jan. 25 in Edmonton
Toronto, ON - (January 14, 2008)
Canadian Media Idol is back - but with a twist! CTV is once again inviting members of the national media to sing - and play - their hearts out for charity. The third annual national Media Idol championship begins Friday, January 25 in Edmonton - just one day before the kick-off of Canadian Idol's sixth cross-country audition tour - and will continue to nine other cities across the country.
CTV Announces Canadian Idol Season 6 Audition Tour Stops
Toronto, ON (January 3, 2008) - CTV has announced details of the sixth cross-country audition tour for Canada's #1 Summer Series, beginning this month, as the 2008 Audition Tour gets set to kick off Saturday, January 26 at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton. As announced last night on eTalk, the 10-city tour will cross the country, hitting malls in nine more cities through mid-April. In a Canadian Idol first, the hometown of reigning Idol Brian Melo - Hamilton, Ontario - has been added as a stop on the 2008 Audition Tour.
