The Saudi Arabia Government has planned to launch Saudi Idol, a new version of the international ‘Idol’ televised talent show franchise.
The show will be aired before the end of the year, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki al-Sheikh announced Saturday, Al Arabiya reported.
With the filming scheduled to begin next month, the new show will be launched in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s GEA and MBC Group, and the first episode will air in December this year.
According to the report, the new show seeks to hunt for Saudi talent and will feature a star-studded jury that will include singers Aseel Abu Bakr, Ahlam, Asala and Majid al-Mohandes.