'Canadian Idol' canceled in 2009

After hearing RCTI, the makers of Indonesian Idol, that they will retire their Idol franchise next year. Another sad news for us idol fanatics. CTV, Canada's largest privately owned network and the makers of Canadian Idol, announced to the public that they will put their show to rest.

heres the article about it.
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Canada's version of "American Idol" won't be produced in 2009 because of the slowing economy.

"Canadian Idol" is being put on the shelf, CTV says. The program finished its sixth season this fall and remained a Canadian TV ratings success. It scored an average of 1.47 million viewers in September.

However, CTV decided to not produce the costly reality show in a year when advertising revenues are expected to drop sharply.

CTV said in a statement late Tuesday that it isn't canceling the popular show altogether. It noted that international versions of "Idol" took "rests" and returned for another season.

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So whats next? Australian Idol? No wayy!

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