MUMBAI: Indian Idol is one of the most popular and loved music reality shows. Currently, season 12 of the show is on air.
And after entertaining the audience, season 12 of Indian Idol is nearing its finale. The makers have decided there will be no elimination rounds for a few weeks. The makers have also announced a powerplay round, in which the contestants getting highest votes will automatically get an entry to perform in the finale rounds. Aditya Narayan, anchor and host of the show, said, "It’s not the first season when the makers have decided to have no eliminations. There will be no eliminations for a few weeks. It’s a collective call that the entire team, production and channel has taken as our show has been on air since 25 weeks, and it has connected with viewers."
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Further, Aditya Narayan stated, “As a music lover, I wouldn’t mind listening to the exceptionally talented contestants week after week. And the viewers who have enjoyed watching the show would also like to see the talented contestants perform. They are truly superb and hard-working.”
He added, “So, essentially, there won't be any eliminations and votes from all weeks will be counted cumulatively and then the eliminations will happen. We are just a few more weeks away from the finale now."
Currently, Pawandeep Rajan, Shanmukha Priya, Sawai Bhatt, Anjali Gaikwad, Arunita Kanjilal, Sayli Kishore Kambli, Mohammed Danish, Nihal Tauro and Ashish Kulkarni are competing with each other. Earlier, season 10 of Indian Idol had also introduced the concept of 'no elimination' rounds because of good talent in the show.
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CREDIT: TIMES OF INDIA
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