GEA, MBC announce ‘Saudi Idol’ talent show

September 25, 2022 | 01:26 AM
The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and MBC Group announced the ‘Saudi Idol’ talent show.
The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and MBC Group announced the ‘Saudi Idol’ talent show.
September 25, 2022 | 01:26 AM
Last Updated: September 25, 2022 | 02:03 PM
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RIYADH — The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and MBC Group announced the ‘Saudi Idol’ talent show.

GEA’s Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh said on Twitter that the authority and MBC have engaged in a partnership to launch the first season of “Saudi Idol,” which will kick off in December 2022.

MBC said the filming is scheduled to start in October, with a four-member jury that constitutes of Saudi singer Aseel Abu Bakr, Emirati singer Ahlam, Syrian singer Asala, and Iraqi-Saudi singer and composer Majed Al Mohandis. — SG