Broadcast Schedule
The sixth season of Canadian Idol premiered on June 3, 2008. Highlights from the initial auditions held across Canada, and the elimination rounds of "Toronto Week" (Top 200), were aired in 5 one-hour episodes over 3 weeks:
- Episode 1 (2008-06-03): Auditions held in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton
- Episode 2 (2008-06-09): Auditions held in Montreal, Vancouver, Winnipeg
- Episode 3 (2008-06-10): Auditions held in Hamilton, Ottawa, St. Johns, Halifax
- Episode 4 (2008-06-16): Top 200 (day 1 & 2) Initial solo performances and group performances
- Episode 5 (2008-06-17): Top 200 (day 3) Final solo performances; selection of Top 24 announced
The semifinals (episodes 6–14) began airing June 23 and consisted of 3 weeks of eliminations, resulting in the selection of the final Top 10 contestants. In each of the 3 semifinal weeks, the contestants were split into two groups, one group performing each evening (aired Mondays and Tuesdays); and the results of the public voting are announced on Wednesday evening. The Top 10 was revealed on July 9 (the results show of the last semifinal elimination week).
The finals (episodes 15–32) began airing on July 14, 2008. Performances aired on Monday evenings and the results of the public voting were announced the following evening. Encore presentations of episodes are also broadcast on the now CTV-owned MuchMoreMusic on Thursday nights. The season finale aired September 10, 2008.
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