SuperStar

Super Star (???? ????) is an Arabic television show based on the popular British show Pop Idol & developed by Fremantle Media. The show unites the Arab community by democratically choosing the next singing sensation. The show is broadcast worldwide on Future TV, a Lebanese youth-based television station. It's also the first Idol franchise to feature contestants from multiple countries.

Super Star 2003

Presented by Ayman Qaysouni & Rania Kurdi, auditions were held in Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, United Arab Emirates & finally in Lebanon. Successful contestants advance to Beirut where the number is cut to 55 to perform in the televised semi finals where each contestant is judged by Elias Rahbani, Abdullah Al Kououd & Tonia Moreeb.

Related Topics:
Ayman Qaysouni - Rania Kurdi - Syria - Jordan - Egypt - Algeria - United Arab Emirates - Lebanon - Beirut - Elias Rahbani - Abdullah Al Kououd - Tonia Moreeb

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2 finalists with the most phone & SMS votes were chosen from each group to advance to the finals of Super Star to make a final 12. At this point millions of votes had already been registered, All final shows featured famous guest singers including Sabah Fakhry & Ragheb Alama.

Related Topics:
Super Star - Sabah Fakhry - Ragheb Alama

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During the Top 3 results show on 11 August 2003 long running favourite Melhem Zein was sensationally eliminated from the competition, this resulted in a riot in the studio causing the remaining two finalists Diana Karazon & Rouwayda Attieh to faint & have to be carried off the set by crew. Further riots ensued in the streets of Beirut.

Related Topics:
11 August 2003 - Melhem Zein - Diana Karazon - Rouwayda Attieh

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In the final week of Super Star, Diana & Rouwayda toured their respective home countries to rally votes for the Grand Final, the King of Jordan declared free voting in Jordan to improve the chances for resulting Super Star - Diana Karazon. Over 4 million votes were cast during that week.

Related Topics:
King of Jordan - Diana Karazon

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Super Star Finalists(with dates of elimination)

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Season 1 (2003)

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Diana Karazonwinner

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Rouwayda Attieh18 August

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Rouwayda Attieh - 18 August

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Melhem Zein11 August

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Melhem Zein - 11 August

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Saoud Abou Sultan4 August

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Saoud Abou Sultan - 4 August

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Wael Mansour28 July

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Wael Mansour - 28 July

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Merhi Serhal21 July

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Merhi Serhal - 21 July

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Chadi Aswad14 July

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Chadi Aswad - 14 July

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Mohammad Lafi7 July

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Mohammad Lafi - 7 July

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Saad Jamal Al-Dine30 June

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Saad Jamal Al-Dine - 30 June

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Haytham Saeed30 June

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Haytham Saeed - 30 June

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Saber Hawari23 June

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Saber Hawari - 23 June

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Nancy Za'balawi23 June

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Nancy Za'balawi - 23 June

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Season 2 (2004)

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Ayman Al Aatarwinner

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Ammar Hassan23 August

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Ammar Hassan - 23 August

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Hadi Aswad16 August

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Hadi Aswad - 16 August

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Ranim Koteit9 August

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Ranim Koteit - 9 August

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Brigitte Yaghi2 August

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Brigitte Yaghi - 2 August

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Mohannad Mshallah26 July

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Mohannad Mshallah - 26 July

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Houssam Madanieh19 July

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Houssam Madanieh - 19 July

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Abir Nameh12 July

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Abir Nameh - 12 July

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Abd El Rahman Mohamed12 July

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Abd El Rahman Mohamed - 12 July

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Houssam Chami28 June

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Houssam Chami - 28 June

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Mohamed Daoud21 June

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Mohamed Daoud - 21 June

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Wa'ad El Bahry14 June

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Wa'ad El Bahry - 14 June

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Mustafa Shwiekh14 June

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Mustafa Shwiekh - 14 June

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Raneen El Sha'ar7 June

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Raneen El Sha'ar - 7 June

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Zahi Saffeyeh7 June

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Zahi Saffeyeh - 7 June

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Rania Shaban31 May

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Rania Shaban - 31 May

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Yasmine El Husaini31 May

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Yasmine El Husaini - 31 May

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