Otv in collabration with Manar TV and UMMA Films presents the next generation in talent shows :

With all the hoopla surrounding American Idol, it was only natural for the UMMA to have its very own Idol as well.

Note: The following program has been reviewed by the ethics and morals police for religious ligitimacy.

Do you hate Israel?? Is democracy getting you down?? Did you chant ” Al Mowtou li Amrika ” as a little child.

YOU MIGHT BE THE NEXT SYRANIAN IDOL !!!

Join thousands in a talent show that will shake Zionism to its knees. Camp in tents downtown and feel the vibrancy of it all. Sing and Chant and shake your body. Dress for the occasion from head to toe. This competition will make you sweat !!

The Judges:

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah : (Sayyed will be joining us through live video feed as his current whereabouts are unknown while he prepares for the next great production) This famous producer is known for his massive musical productions in live open air venues. His choreography and musical instincts are second to none. From the perfect arm raises to the impeccable chants of ” AL MOWTOU LI ISRAEEEEEL” , Sayyed will keep you on your toes like the great religious judge that he is. A NO from him, and you are finished. A YES and you might win an MoU

General Michel Aoun: Boys and Girls be careful ! You never know what this judge is thinking nor what grade he will give you next. GMA will keep you guessing throughout the show. Remember this is the Man who created the huge open air concert of Baabda Palace in 1988 and lately was responsible for the Orange Zombies group and the huge coutrywide Musical Demonstration called Burning Wheels of Glory. Don’t get on his bad side cause he will verbally cut you down like a tsunami.

Sleiman Franjieh: Contestants watch out!! . Sleiman will be watching you. He is judging you on ability to carry a tune and he is the expert. Sleiman has been singing the syrian song since early childhood where he learned from his daddy and granddaddy. Sleiman likes the ladies, so wear your sexiest outfit and you might get a thumb up somewhere.

Nabih Berri: Watch out for this brutal judge !!. He controls the voting system and by golly if he doesn’t like you he will shut the whole system down. Nabih is going to judge you on your ability to express hope in your chants. Naturally he has headed a production group called “AMAL” that has churned out syranian artists for decades. If he decides against you, then you have no HOPE.

Emile Lahhoud: Prepare yourself cause this man is a KILLER!. Emile Lahhoud was the co-executive producer of the largest fireworks ever detonated downtown that wowed the whole population. His military background in swimming gives him insight into your athletic ability. Gentlemen wear your Speedos!!, Emile will be checkin you out throughout your performance.

* you must have a costume. If you do not have one you may borrow an orange t-shirt or yellow slippers.
* you must be photoshop savvy
* you must have little or no opinion of your own
* you must be able to follow rudimentary commands like raising your arm out straight and beating your head
* you must have an abiltiy to chant in unison
* you must be able to follow orders without questioning
* you must always listen to the judges. Whatever the judges say is right.