Wu-Chang Idol (or previously known as "AmeriChang Idol") is a live-televisived talent show, with the winner receiving a record deal contract with Wu-Chang Records. The television show is produced and aired by Chang Gang Network.
Premise & Production[]
Wu-Chang Idol is a live-televisived talent show, which gives opportunities to contestants to share their talent and potentially win a record deal contract with Los Santos' biggest record label, Wu-Chang Records. Contestants are asked to showcase their singing capabilities with either a fully mixed song or (preferably) sing Acappella, meanwhile being in-front of some of the biggest musicians & executives in the city.
The show is recorded in various locations throughout Los Santos; the Cerberus Arena, Wu-Chang Records, the Vinewood Bowl, and the Los Santos Del Perro Pier.
The first season of the show predates the creation of Chang Gang Network (CGN), however the show was picked back up under the network.
Series Overview[]
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| 2 | 4 | July 8, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | |
| 3 | 4 | July 6, 2023 | July 27, 2023 | |
Winners[]
Season 1[]
Many great contestants auditioned in season 1, but the unanimous winner was Austin Creed, however Patrit “Mete” Metemahaan was also the 2nd winner too, from his creative cover. Austin’s singing talents earned him a $250K record deal contract, presented by Mr. Chang.
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Season 2[]
After a 2 year halt on producion from Season 1, CGN picked up the show to produce a new season. Season 2 was hosted by Harry Martinez, with the winner receiving a $500K record deal contract.
This season saw 10 contestants in total auditioning in front of reoccurring judges Mr. Kebun, Vinny Pistone, Quimbley "Q" Hayabusa, & a slew of guest judges. Rich Chanel was the winner of season 2, the seasons runner-up's were Dr Deshrespect who came in 2nd place & Ollivander Templeton who came in 3rd place.
S2 : Episodes[]
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Contestants are required three yes's from judges to move to the next part of the competition.
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Contestants were challenged to cover a song of any Wu-Chang artist. At the end of this episode, the two worst performing contestants will be eliminated.
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Contestants were challenged to perform a duet with a Wu-Chang artist. They were required to perform an original song specifically created for this competition. At the end of this episode, the two worst performing contestants will be eliminated.
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Contestants were challenged to create an original song from scratch to be performed at the Vinewood Bowl. The winner of the best song would be the overall winner of Wu-Chang Idol: Season 2
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Season 3[]
In June 2023, CGN announced a new season premiere to be set on July 6, 2023. Season 3 is hosted by Party Hardy, with the winner receiving a $1.5M record deal contract.
This season has 11 participants in total auditioning in front of reoccurring judges Liz Anya, Naomi Scott, Saint Noelle, Rich Chanel, King Ryan, Daphne Malone, Valentine Dalla, & multiple guest judges. Carmella Corset was the winner of season 3, the seasons runner-up was Zoë Bee.
S3 : Episodes[]
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Air Date: July 6, 2023
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Air Date: July 13, 2023
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Air Date: July 20, 2023
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Air Date: July 27, 2023
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Trivia[]
- "Wu-Chang Idol" (previously known as "AmeriChang Idol") predates the creation of Chang Gang Network (CGN), however the show was picked back up under the network.
- Carmella Corset became the first female winner of the Wu-Chang Idol series.
- After Carter Mitchell was eliminated in Season 3, Episode 2, Party Hardy promoted him from an intern artist to an official artist.
- After Ollie Templeton was eliminated in Season 3, Episode 3, Party Hardy promoted him from an intern artist to a tenured artist.
- The show was titled "AmeriChang Idol" during Season 1.
- Austin Creed won Season 1.
- Austin earned a $250K record deal contract with Wu-Chang Records for winning.
- Patrit “Mete” Metemahaan was also the named a winner too, for his creative cover.
- The shows name was changed to "Wu-Chang Idol" after being picked up for a new season by Chang Gang Network.
- Season 2 episodes were recorded at the Cerberus Arena, Wu-Chang Records, and the Vinewood Bowl in Los Santos.
- Guest Judges on Episode 1: April Fooze & King Ryan.
- SAINT NOELLE auditioned in the first episode as a woman named "Lorraine" and earned a golden buzzer from April Fooze.
- Guest Judges on Episode 2: Bobby Brown & Damien Tinkerman.
- Guest Judges on Episode 3: Liz Anya, Noelle "Saint Noelle" Ablisa, Niko Rain, & Carmella Corset.
- Guest Judges on Episode 4: P Money, King Ryan, April Fooze, Valentine Dalla, & Ramee El-Rahman.
- Rich Chanel was the winner of Season 2. Rich earned a $500K record deal contract with Wu-Chang Records for winning.
- The winner of Season 3 will receive a $1.5M record deal contract, the largest money prize of any season.
- Season 3 episodes were recorded at the Wu-Chang Records lounge, the Los Santos Del Perro Pier, the HOA Dam, and the Cerberus Arena.
- The highest score given by the judges was 78/80 for Carmella Corset in the finale for choreography.
- Guest Judge on Episode 1: Paris Argo.
- Guest Judges on Episode 2: Valentine Dalla & Capped "Pigeon" Tarranova.
- Guest Judge on Episode 3: Shannon Gucci.
- Guest Judges on Episode 4: Chance Conn & Party Hardy.
- Carmella Corset was the winner of Season 3. Carmella earned a $1.5M record deal contract with Wu-Chang Records, and a trophy made of pure orange diamond for winning.
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