Popstars

Popstars is an international reality television franchise and a precursor to the Idol series. The series first began in New Zealand in 1999 when producer Jonathan Dowling formed the five member all-girl group TrueBliss. Popstars remains one of the most successful TV show formats of all time with the format being sold to more than 50 countries. The show was the inspiration for Simon Fuller's Pop Idol franchise.

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First Aired

Apr 20, 1999

Last Aired

Apr 18, 2021

Created By

Jonathan Dowling, Bill Toepfer

Network

TVNZ 2

Country

NZ