Irish Popstars

This article is about the 2001 Irish talent show. For the international television franchise, see Popstars (TV series).
Popstars: Ireland
Genre Reality
Judges Louis Walsh
Bill Hughes
Linda Martin[1]
Country of origin Republic of Ireland
Original language(s) English
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original network RTÉ One
Original release November 25, 2001 – February 17, 2002
Chronology
Related shows Popstars

Popstars: Ireland, or simply Popstars by RTÉ, was an Irish talent show that aired from November 25, 2001 until February 17, 2002 on RTÉ One. It featured Louis Walsh, Bill Hughes and Linda Martin as the judges.[1] The series was won by Six.[2]

Summary

The first and only season of Popstars: Ireland was broadcast during 2001. It was won by Six.[2] It also featured Nadine Coyle who was disqualified after it being reported that she was under the age requirement of 18.[3]

Judges

Irish manager, Louis Walsh; Irish record producer, Bill Hughes; and singer, Linda Martin; were featured as the three judges on the judging panel.

Reception

After the conclusion of the first season, it was announced that Popstars: Ireland would not be returning for a second series in 2002.

Aftermath

Walsh later became a judge on the British talent show, The X Factor, in 2004; and Waterman was also a judge on Pop Idol, the show which was replaced with The X Factor; and Martin became a judge on You're a Star in 2002.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Popstars: Ireland", IMDB, Accessed August 16, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Ireland's popstars Six head for UK". BBC News. Accessed August 16, 2015.
  3. "Irish Popstars "Six" still only five", Showbiz Ireland. Accessed August 16, 2015
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