Popstars
NR
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1999–2021
2 seasons
Reality
Documentary
Overview
Popstars is an international reality television franchise and a precursor to the Idol series. The series first began in New Zealand in 1999 when producer Jonathan Dowling formed the five member all-girl group TrueBliss. Popstars remains one of the most successful TV show formats of all time with the format being sold to more than 50 countries. The show was the inspiration for Simon Fuller's Pop Idol franchise.
Created by Jonathan Dowling, Bill Toepfer
Top cast
Seasons
Season 1
9 episodes · 1999
Season 2
2 episodes · 2021
Details
Status
Ended
First aired
April 20, 1999
Last aired
April 18, 2021
Seasons
2
Episodes
11
Networks
TVNZ 2
Language
English
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