Reality show

1. Vietnam Idol

1.1. First season: 2007

1.2. Stages

1.2.1. short performances

1.2.2. semi-finals

1.2.3. finals

1.3. Winners become famous singers in Vietnam

2. American Idol

2.1. Introduction

2.1.1. first shown: 2002

2.1.2. the first reality competition on TV

2.1.3. participants: ordinary people

2.2. Format

2.2.1. Judges' role

2.2.1.1. Travel across America

2.2.1.2. Find best singers and bring to Hollywood

2.2.2. Selection

2.2.2.1. 24-36 participants chosen

2.2.2.2. Perform live on TV

2.2.2.3. Receive judges' opinions

2.3. Voting

2.3.1. Semi-final onwards: audiences vote online or text

2.3.2. Elimination: Singer with lowest votes eliminated

2.3.3. Final Night: Most popular singer wins the season