| format = Interactive reality game show
| runtime = Varies
| creator = 15px Simon Fuller
| executive_producer = 15px John Brunton
15px Barbara Bowlby
| starring = 15px Ben Mulroney
15px Jon Dore (2003-2005)
15px Elena Juatco
15px Sass Jordan
15px Farley Flex
15px Zack Werner
15px Jake Gold
| country = 15px Canada | filmed = Toronto, Ontario
| network = CTV
| first_aired = June 1 2003
| last_aired = Present
| num_episodes = 26 (season 1)
33 (season 2)
33 (season 3)
28 (season 4 as of August 29, 2006, unknown number of episodes scheduled for season 4.)
| website = http://www.idol.ctv.ca
| imdb_id = 0365991
| tv_com_id = 16850
}}

'''''Canadian Idol''''' is a reality television show on the Canadian television network CTV, based on the popular British show ''Pop Idol'' and its American counterpart ''American Idol''. The show is a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada. Unlike its American and British counterparts, Canadian Idol seems to focus on discovering a musical artiste and performer rather than full blown star. It is hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons (appearing in comedy skits throughout the show), and Elena Juatco is assuming the role for season four.

The show begins with a cross-Canada tour in which singers audition in front of four judges: Jake Gold, Sass Jordan of Montreal, Quebec, Zack Werner of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Farley Flex of Ajax, Ontario. Eventually the performers are narrowed down to 10 finalists (11 in season one due to a near-tie), with each competitor performing live. Viewers have two hours following the broadcast of the show to phone in their votes for their favourite competitor. On the following night's episode (live again), the competitor with the fewest votes is sent home. The show is taped at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto, Ontario.

Season one

400px|thumb|left|Ryan Malcolm, Canadian Idol 2003 from Kingston, Ontario
In the first season, which debuted on June 9, 2003, Ryan Malcolm of Kingston, Ontario won, with Gary Beals of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia coming in second. Malcolm released his debut album entitled "Home" in October 2003, which included his first single from Canadian Idol: "Something More". In fact, eight members of the Season One Top 11 have released their own solo albums, including Gary Beals, Billy Klippert, Audrey De Montigny, Jenny Gear, Toya Alexis, Mikey Bustos, and Karen-Lee Batten.

Auditions were held in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax, and St. John's.Article licensed under GNU Free Documentation License. See the Wikipedia article "Canadian_Idol"