Greek Idol (season 2)

The second season of Greek Idol premiered on 19 February 2011[1] and concluded on 25 June 2011, on Alpha TV.

Greek Idol
Season 2
Hosted byRoula Koromila
JudgesPetros Kostopoulos
Elli Kokkinou
Kostas Kapetanidis
WinnerPanagiotis Tsakalakos
Runner-upMalou Kiriakopoulou
Release
Original networkAlpha TV
Original release19 February (2011-02-19) 
25 June 2011 (2011-06-25)
Season chronology

Changes

Judges

Following the end of season one, Dimitris Kontopoulos and Maro Theodoraki announced they would not reprise their roles as judges for the second season.[2] Kontopoulos came to the decision to walk away from the show citing the need for more time to focus on his work and music.[2] Maro Theodraki announced she would not return as well, citing scheduling issues with her work, while mentioning that the decision was mutual with Alpha TV.[2]

Following Kontopoulos and Theodoraki's departures, Alpha TV began actively seeking replacements. In September 2010, singer Elena Paparizou confirmed that Alpha TV had asked her to be a judge for season two, although she declined the offer saying she is still too young to judge her peers.[3] In October 2010, it was reported that singer Elli Kokkinou agreed to be a judge for the second season.[4] Alpha TV later announced on October 26, 2010 that the judges for the second season would be three instead of four, and would consist of Elli Kokkinou, Petros Kostopoulos, and Kostas Kapetanidis.[5]

Hosts

Following the conclusion of season 1, Anta Livitsanou announced she would not return for the second installment.[2] Roula Koromila was returned to host season 2.[5]

Way to the Top 15

Auditions

In order to audition for Greek Idol, participants must have been between 16 and 32 years old.[6] Auditions began in Nicosia, Cyprus in November 2010,[7] and continued in Athens and Katerini, Greece.[7] More than 5,000 people auditioned for the second season.[7]

Recall

Judges chose 100 participants out of those who auditioned.[6] At the recall rounds, the top 100 were narrowed down to the top 15 in three stages. During the first round, contestants were required to sing a song of their choice a cappella, with their fate being determined instantly in a sudden death scenario, narrowing down contestants to sixty. In the second round, contestants were required to forms groups, and were then assigned a song to sing in front of judges; their fates were revealed at the end of all performances, when they were split up into three rooms and learned their fates narrowing them down to thirty. In the third round, contestants were required to pick a song out of nineteen available, and perform it solo accompanied by a piano. Only six contestants could choose a specific song before it was taken off the list. After all performances, the judges narrowed them down to the top 15 which will perform in the live Greek Idol shows.

Live shows

Top 15 Contestant's Favorite

Each contestant had to sing their favorite song, and were narrowed down to ten. Seven contestants passed to the next round by viewer votes, while judges could save three more contestants. The guest performer for this episode was Peggy Zina.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Dimitris Tiktopoulos"It's My Life"Safe
2Katerina Morena"To Fos Stin Psihi"Eliminated
3Giorgos Xilouris"Eiani Stigmes"Safe
4Marianna Malantzi"Rolling in the Deep"Eliminated
5Chrisanthos Kanteres"Soma Me Soma"Eliminated
6Keren Tamami"So What"Safe
7Maria Theodotou"Kardia Mou Ego!"Safe
8Konstantinos Frantzis"Wicked Game"Safe
9Erofili Tzanou"Mia Kokkini Grammi"Safe
10Katerina Koukouraki"Russian Roulette"Safe
11Christos Tsoumanis"Rock 'N' Roll Sto Krevati"Eliminated
12Aris Plaskassovitis"Light My Fire"Safe
13Chrisa Bandeli"O Aggelos Mou"Eliminated
14Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Sex On Fire"Safe
15Malou Kiriakopoulou"Je Veux"Safe

Top 10 Love Songs

Each contestant had to sing a popular love song of their choice. The guest performers for this episode were Professional Sinnerz, Shaya featuring Mark F. Angelo, and Dimos Anastasiadis.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Katerina Koukouraki"Mazi Sou"Safe
2Aris Plaskassovitis"Just the Way You Are"Safe
3Erofili Tzanou"Pali Tha Klapso"Safe
4Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Ma Den Teliosame"Safe
5Keren Tamami"Holding Out for a Hero"Bottom Three
6Maria Theodotou"Den Eisai Edo"Safe
7Giorgos Xilouris"Mou Heis Kani Ti Zoi Mou Kolasi"Bottom Two
8Malou Kiriakopoulou"Mad About You"Safe
9Konstantinos Frantzis"Parafora"Eliminated
10Dimitris Tiktopoulos"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"Safe

Top 9 Today's Hits

Each contestant had to sing a recently released song.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Keren Tamami"Oti Aksizei"Safe
2Katerina Koukouraki"Far from Everything"Eliminated
3Aris Plaskassovitis"Makria (Gia Oso Zo)"Bottom Three
4Dimitris Tiktopoulos"Mia Apo Ta Idia"Safe
5Maria Theodotou"Baby It's Over"Bottom Two
6Giorgos Xilouris"Kleista Ta Stomata"Safe
7Malou Kiriakopoulou"Fila Me Akoma (Baciami ancora)"Safe
8Erofili Tsanou"Rotisa"Safe
9Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Fuckin' Perfect"Safe

Top 8 My Idol

Each contestant had to sing a song by their Idol.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Roxanne"Bottom Two
2Erofili Tsanou"Kaka Paidia"Bottom Three
3Maria Theodotou"Sinavlia"Safe
4Aris Plaskassovitis"Fly Me to the Moon"Safe
5Dimitris Tiktopoulos"Kapoios S'Agapai"Eliminated
6Malou Kiriakopoulou"Esy De Zeis Pouthena"Safe
7Keren Tamami"The Best"Bottom Four
8Giorgos Xilouris"Theos"Safe

Top 7 Hits of 2000-2010

The contestants were supported by a live band for the first time and they each had to sing a song in Greek and English.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Malou Kiriakopoulou"Ola Afta Pou Fovamai"Bottom Two
2Giorgos Xilouris"Mi Svinis Ta Fota"Safe
3Keren Tamami"Tha Mai Allios"Eliminated
4Maria Theodotou"Trexe"Safe
5Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Den Zitao Polla"Safe
6Erofili Tsanou"Den Thelo"Bottom Three
7Aris Plaskassovitis"Diskolos Keros Gia Pringipes"Safe
8Malou Kiriakopoulou"This Love"Bottom Two
9Giorgos Xilouris"Pictures of You"Safe
10Keren Tamami"One Day in Your Life"Eliminated
11Maria Theodotou"No One"Safe
12Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Vertigo"Safe
13Erofili Tsanou"The Unforgiven"Bottom Three
14Aris Plaskassovitis"Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)"Safe

Top 6 Judges Choice

The songs were chosen by the judges and the contestants each had to sing a song in Greek and English.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Erofili Tsanou"Fotia Sta Savvotvradia"Eliminated
2Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Flasaki"Safe
3Aris Plaskassovitis"Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)"Safe
4Malou Kiriakopoulou"I Agapi Argei"Safe
5Giorgos Xilouris"Losing My Religion"Safe
6Maria Theodotou"First Be a Woman"Bottom Two
7Erofili Tsanou"Give It to Me Right"Eliminated
8Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone"Safe
9Aris Plaskassovitis"Ta Isiha Vradia"Safe
10Malou Kiriakopoulou"A Night Like This"Safe
11Giorgos Xilouris"Anapoda"Safe
12Maria Theodotou"Adoni"Bottom Two

Top 5 Greek Hits & Dedications

Each contestant had to sing a Greek hit as well dedicate another song to a loved one.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Malou Kiriakopoulou"Se Opion Aresoume"Safe
2Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Kalokairines Diakopes"Bottom Two
3Giorgos Xilouris"Aniko Se Mena"Safe
4Maria Theodotou"Thelo Konta Sou Na Meino"Safe
5Aris Plaskassovitis"To Kalitero Psema"Eliminated
6Malou Kiriakopoulou"Don't Speak"Safe
7Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Great Balls of Fire"Bottom Two
8Giorgos Xilouris"Doro Gia Sena"Safe
9Maria Theodotou"Theos An Einai"Safe
10Aris Plaskassovitis"All Right Now"Eliminated

Top 4 International Hits Remixed & Celebrity Duets

Each contestant had to sing a remixed version of a big international Hit-Song and secondly a duet with a Greek Performer.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Maria Theodotou"It's My Life"Safe
2Giorgos Xilouris"Smells Like Teen Spirit"Eliminated
3Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Hotel California"Bottom Two
4Malou Kiriakopoulou"Like a Prayer"Safe
5Maria Theodotou"Esy Pou Agapousa Tosa" (Duet with Manos Pirovolakis)Safe
6Giorgos Xilouris"Oikogeniaki Ipothesi" (Duet with Giannis Vardis)Eliminated
7Panagiotis Tsakalakos"O Paradeisos Den Ftiahtike Gia Mas" (Duet with Despina Olimbiou)Bottom Two
8Malou Kiriakopoulou"Easy Lover" (Duet with Pinelopi Anastasopoulou & the Mamcitas)Safe

Top 3 Midtempo, Ballads & Auditions

Each contestant had to sing 3 songs, of which one was a ballad, the other a Midtempo song and finally their first audition song on the show.

Order Contestant Song Result
1Malou Kiriakopoulou"La Camisa Negra"Safe
2Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Bed of Roses"Safe
3Maria Theodotou"Get the Party Started"Eliminated
4Malou Kiriakopoulou"Ego Den Eimai Poiitis"Safe
5Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Tha Mas Poune Kai Malakes"Safe
6Maria Theodotou"Lipame Eilikrina"Eliminated
7Malou Kiriakopoulou"Amor Perfecto"Safe
8Panagiotis Tsakalakos"You're the One That I Want"Safe
9Maria Theodotou"Trava Skandali"Eliminated

Top 2 Finale

Order Contestant Song Result
1Malou Kiriakopoulou"Je Veux"Runner-up
2Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Fuckin' Perfect"Winner
3Malou Kiriakopoulou"Rok Ballanda" (Duet with Andonis Vardis)Runner-up
4Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Tha Ekrago" (Duet with Andonis Vardis)Winner
5Malou Kiriakopoulou"Poli Mou Paei"Runner-up
6Panagiotis Tsakalakos"Poli Mou Paei"Winner

Elimination chart

Legend
Female Male Top 15 Top 10 Winner
Safe Safe First Safe Last Eliminated
Stage: Top 15 Finals
Week: 4/16 4/25 4/30 5/7 5/21 5/28 6/4 6/11 6/18 6/25
Place Contestant Result
1 Panagiotis Tsakalakos Viewers Btm 2 Btm 2 Btm 2 53,8%[8]
2 Malou Kiriakopoulou Viewers Btm 2 46,2%
3 Maria Theodotou Viewers Btm 2 Btm 2 Elim
4 Giorgos Xilouris Viewers Btm 2 Elim
5 Aris Plaskassovitis Viewers Btm 3 Elim
6 Erofili Tzanou Judges Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim
7 Keren Tamami Judges Btm 3 Btm 4 Elim
8 Dimitris Tiktopoulos Viewers Elim
9 Katerina Koukouraki Viewers Elim
10 Konstantinos Frantzis Judges Elim
11-15 Marianna Malantzi Elim
Chrisa Bandeli
Katerina Morena
Chrisanthos Kanteres
Christos Tsoumanis

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