Darius
Who? Original Popstars clown who with a bit of luck (or he might have just bought Rik Waller a doughnut, who knows?) and a makeover found himself in the Pop Idol final 3 and soon topping the charts.
From: Popstars/Pop Idol (UK)
Best song: Kinda Love
David Sneddon
Who? ‘Cheeky’ Scottish Fame Academy winner, who charmed the public with his songwriting skills and the looks of a 12-year-old.
From: Fame Academy (UK)
Best song: All My Life
Excellence
Who? Swedish Popstars group, the origin of Ana Johnsson.
From: Popstars (Sweden)
Best song: We Can Dance
Fantasia
Who? Fabulous yet slightly Minnie Mouse-esque winner of American Idol 3.
From: American Idol 3
Best song: Summertime
Girls Aloud
Who? Popstars winners who went on to become the best girl group of the 00s so far!
From: Popstars: The Rivals
Best song: No Good Advice
Guy Sebastian
Who? High-pitched Oz Idol whose version of What A Wonderful World was loved by the judges but not the viewers.
From: So Oz As Idol
Best song: Crazy In Love