World Idol
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World Idol (Germany: SuperStar Weltweit, Middle East: SuperStar El Alaam) is the title of the international version of the television show Pop Idol. The competition was held in December 2003. After presenting the competitors, viewers from the 11 participating countries were allowed to vote by telephone.
Results
The points awarded (Eurovision style) were:
| Rank | Performer | Country | Points | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Nilsen | Norway | 106 | Beautiful Day |
| 2 | Kelly Clarkson | United States | 97 | Natural Woman |
| 3 | Peter Evrard | Belgium | 83 | Lithium |
| 4 | Heinz Winckler | South Africa | 80 | I Don't Want To Miss A Thing |
| 5 | Will Young | Britain | 72 | Light My Fire |
| 6 | Ryan Malcolm | Canada | 62 | He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother |
| 7 | Guy Sebastian | Australia | 56 | What A Wonderful World |
| 8 | Alicja "Alex" Janosz | Poland | 55 | I Don't Know How To Love Him |
| 9 | Alexander Klaws | Germany | 45 | Maniac |
| 9 | Diana Karazon | Arab World | 45 | Ensani Ma Binsak |
| 11 | Jamai Loman | Netherlands | 36 | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word |
Judges
The judges of the competition were:
- Randall Abrahams (South Africa)
- Simon Cowell (representing United States, was also judge on original British show)
- Nina De Man (Belgium)
- Ian "Dicko" Dickson (Australia)
- Shona Fraser (Germany)
- Jan Fredrik Karlsen (Norway)
- Elias Rahbani (Pan Arab)
- Henkjan Smits (Netherlands)
- Pete Waterman (Britain)
- Zack Werner (Canada)
- Kuba Wojewodzski (Poland)
