The format for the series has been sold to many countries around the world. |
The show had two series made before being replaced by The X Factor. |
Extended footage from the series was shown on the ITV2 series Pop Idol Extra. |
The winning act has to sign to Simon Fuller's record label. |
Michelle's record deal was not renewed at the end of the year. |
The amount of people who voted in the second series final was a record for British reality television shows at the time. |
The top ten from each series went on a nationwide singing tour after each series had finished. |
Series one runner up, Gareth Gates, was signed by Simon Cowell to his record label after the series finished. |