Idol (Cyrillic: Идол) was a reality TV contest produced in Belgrade, Serbia and aired from 2003 until 2005. Based on the popular British show Pop Idol, it was its local version for young singing hopefuls in the then still existing state union of Serbia and Montenegro. For the second season, Macedonia was added to the mix as well. Being referred to unofficially as Srpski Idol (Serbian Idol) or Idol SCG in season one, it was considered as Balkan Idol during its second season because of the adding of Skopje as the audition destination resulting in a number of Macedonian contestants making it into the top 12, however throughout the entire running of the series its official name remained Idol only. Hosted by Dejan Pantelić, the programme aired on Serbia's BKTV network from late 2003 until May 2005. During that time two seasons were produced, however BKTV decided not to buy the licence for the third one due to financial problems. In 2010, the first season of Macedonian Idol started, only for Macedonia.

Auditions

For the first Idol series 4 audition were held in the following cities in Serbia and Montenegro: The second Idol series of added Skopje to the audition tour.

Idol Jury

Finals elimination chart

Season 1

Themes: February 4: My Idol February 11: Disco Night February 18: Serbian Hits February 25: Film Songs March 3: Ballads March 10: Live Band March 17: Up Tempo / Slow March 25: Judge's Choice March 31: Grand Finale

Season 2

Themes: February 26: My Idol March 5: Disco Night March 12: Film Songs March 19: Latino Hits March 26: Serbian Hits April 2: Love Songs April 9: MTV Ultimate April 16: Rock'N'Roll April 26: Up Tempo / Slow May 5: Judge's Choice May 12: Grand Finale