Nepal Idol (Season 5) Details:
| Also known as | नेपाल आइडल |
| Based on | Idol TV Series |
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Reality Show Singing Reality Show |
| Season | 5 |
| Episodes | 16running |
| Release date | March 8, 2024 – present |
| Aired on | Friday-Saturday (8:30 PM) |
| Running time | 80 minutes |
| Judges | Nhyoo Bajracharya Kali Prasad baskota Indira Joshi |
| Hosted by | Asif Shah Reema Bishwokarma |
| Directed by | Suresh Paudel |
| Winners | TBA |
| Runners-up | TBA |
| Finals venue | TBA |
| Production Company | Annapurna Media Network FremantleMedia 19 Entertainment |
| Distributor | AP1 TV |
About Nepal Idol (Season 5) Reality Show:
Nepal Idol (Season 5) is a Nepalese singing reality competition that is part of the Idols franchise created and owned by FremantleMedia.
The fifth season of Nepal Idol was confirmed by AP1TV by publishing announcement video in its digital platform. This time there shall be auditions in 8 cities of Nepal starting from Birtamod, Jhapa and ending in Kathmandu.
The season premiered on March 8, 2024, as confirmed by organizers. Prabhu Pay has partnered with Nepal Idol Season 5 as a Digital Voting Partner and Vivo Nepal partnered with Nepal Idol as a title sponsor. Likewise, Redbull Nepal is Energized By partners.
Nepal Idol Format:
Nepal Idol also follows the format provided by FremantleMedia from Idol Bible and is followed by other versions of the Idol Series.
Hosts
As per the format, there is at least one or two hosts both of them being of the same gender or opposite gender.
Judges
A preselected panel of music industry representatives are given to judge the contestants in a prejudge round which is not televised. An actual panel of judges of three or five-judge the contestants from Televised Audition to the Grand Finale.
Performance stages
- Auditions are held in numerous places in any particular region or country that give most people (audition entry is bound by certain legal requirements such as age and citizenship for example) the chance to sing in front of musical/television producers and if successful, they advance to a recorded televised audition where the show “judges” advance up to 300 people in some countries to the next round.
- The Theatre round is where a specially selected group of auditioners from all regional auditions converge (always in the host city) to perform in three sub stages: a chorus line in groups of 10 where free song choices are allowed, a trio (or less commonly a duo or quartet) where contestants must memorize a preselected song to perform and choreograph together, and finally a solo a cappella round where contestants sing a song of their own choice without musical backing in front of friends, family, judges & fellow contestants. Each stage of the theatre round, a number of contestants are eliminated and sent home by the judges, very few contestants brought back during the Wildcards show.
- Piano Round: After theatre, top 18 or top 20 contestants are selected. They are divided into 8 or 10 within themselves and 3 or 4 are eliminated from the round. Eliminated contestants are brought back during wildcard shows.
- Gala Round: The gala occurs usually pre-recorded where contestants sing in a television studio fully televised; again judges give critiques but beginning at this stage, home viewers vote via telephone and SMS (and in some countries other voting mechanisms including via Internet) who they want to stay in the competition. The contestants are judged by 50% audience vote and 50% judges marking. Gala usually consists of 12 contestants where they perform individually or in a group (usually in elimination day) semi-final contestants sing every week until all finalists have been chosen. Wildcards episode is also featured. Judges can use veto power of no elimination for only one time.
- Grand Finale: The Grand Finale occurs when there are three contestants left in the competition. This is the pinnacle of the entire series and often highest-rated show; also for some countries, it is venued in a prestigious location. There are usually group performances and/or special musical guests. Also, it has the best moments of the series which leads up to the announcement of the winner, which is determined by the highest number of votes. When that happens, he or she will perform an encore of the coronation single which sometimes includes pyrotechnics/fireworks. In every round, the set is often changed.
Nepal Idol (Season 5) Judges:
- Kali Prasad Baskota
- Nhyoo Bajracharya
- Indira Joshi
In Season 5 past judges Kali Prasad Baskota, Nhyoo Bajracharya and Indira Joshi returned to Nepal Idol once again. This was announced through promo video published by AP1 TV.
Nepal Idol (Season 5) Hosts:
- Reema Bishwakarama
- Asif Shah
Reema Bishwakarama was back as a host once again along with Asif Shah.
Nepal Idol (Season 5) Winner:
TBA
Nepal Idol (Season 5) Auditions:
- Birtamod (Koshi Pradesh)
- Bardibas (Madesh Pradesh)
- Hetauda (Bagmati Pradesh)
- Attariya (Sudurpachim Pradesh)
- Surkhet (Karnali Pradesh)
- Dang (Lumbini Pradesh)
- Pokhara (Gandaki Pradesh)
- Kathmandu (Nepal’s Capital City)
Nepal Idol (Season 5) Episodes List:
| Episode No | Air Date | Watch on YouTube | Round | Episode Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 8, 2024 | Watch Now | Open Audition | Birtamod Audition |
| 2 | March 9, 2024 | Watch Now | Open Audition | Bardibas & Hetauda Audition |
| 3 | March 15, 2024 | Watch Now | Open Audition | Attariya Audition |
| 4 | March 16, 2024 | Watch Now | Open Audition | Surkhet & Dang Audition |
| 5 | March 22, 2024 | Watch Now | Open Audition | Pokhara Audition |
| 6 | March 23, 2024 | Watch Now | Open Audition | Kathmandu Audition |
| 7 | March 29, 2024 | Watch Now | Theatre Round 1 | — |
| 8 | March 30, 2024 | Watch Now | Theatre Round 2 | — |
| 9 | April 5, 2024 | Watch Now | Piano Round 1 | — |
| 10 | April 6, 2024 | Watch Now | Piano Round 2 | — |
| 11 | April 12, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 1 | Top 16 Performance |
| 12 | April 13, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 2 | Top 16 Performance |
| 13 | April 19, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 3 | Top 16 Elimination |
| 14 | April 20, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 4 | Top 14 Duet Performance |
| 15 | April 26, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 5 | Top 14 Elimination |
| 16 | April 27, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 6 | Top 12 Performance |
| 17 | May 3, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 8 | Top 12 Elimination |
| 18 | May 4, 2024 | Watch Now | Gala Round 8 | Top 10 Performance |
