From Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press:
From CTV:
Below is a chronological listing of July 20 – 31 programming highlights. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times):
Sunday, July 22
8:30 p.m. – Instant Star – “Helter Skelterâ€
Patsy continues to spiral out of control so Jude decides to step in and lend a helping hand. But when Jamie and Patsy break up, and Patsy is essentially dropped from the label, Jude can’t help but feel responsible. Now Jude’s determined to help Patsy finish her album and help patch things up, but all Patsy wants is to go on one more wild jaunt. Will Jude be able to stop Patsy’s seemingly endless slide into self-destruction? Meanwhile, Tommy’s specter continues to keep Sadie and Kwest apart. Question is, what’s Kwest going to do about it?
Wednesday, July 25
9:30 p.m. – Instant Star – “Let It Beâ€
In the aftermath of Patsy’s self-destruction Darius announces plans for a memorial in Patsy’s honor. But instead of doing what Patsy would’ve wanted, Jude sees Big D just trying to fast-track Patsy’s album and ghoulishly capitalize on her demise. When Jude turns to Jamie for support, he surprises her by coldly siding with Darius. Turns out, Jamie blames Jude for what happened to Patsy. Jude battles to find peace for Patsy and to soothe her own soul in the process.
Sunday, July 29
8:30 p.m. – Instant Star – “Heart of Goldâ€
When Jude announces she’ll be doing a rockin’ charity concert in Patsy’s name, she discovers how much good she can do as a famous rock-goddess. Behind the scenes, poor sister Sadie’s saddled with all the grunt work of planning the benefit, and what no one knows is, Sadie’s just been offered a prestigious four-month internship in New York. Sadie isn’t sure taking off right now is the best thing for Jude. But when the event falls apart and blame lands on Sadie’s shoulders, she announces that Jude won’t have her to kick around anymore – she’s leaving for NYC.
From CTV:
Below is a chronological listing of July 20 – 31 programming highlights. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times):
Friday, July 20
4 p.m. – Canadian Idol: All Access – SERIES PREMIERE – on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca
Hosted by Canadian Idol reporter Dave Kerr, Canadian Idol: All Access is an extra night of Idol programming that sums up each week’s events by giving viewers unprecedented access to what happens beyond the television screen. All Access will focus on content that Canadian Idol doesn’t provide, with cameras recording the action before, during and after each performance and results shows.
Monday, July 23
9 p.m. – Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol continues as the Top 9 battle it out for the Idol crown.
Tuesday, July 24
9:30 p.m. – Canadian Idol
One member of the Top 9 goes home in tonight’s live results show, revealing the Top 8.
Thursday, July 26
4 p.m. – Canadian Idol: All Access – on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca
All Access features the post-show journey that each competitor takes immediately after they are eliminated; a panel of pundits deliberate the week’s water cooler moments; and a hint at what the remaining competitors are working on for the following week.
Monday, July 30
9 p.m. – Canadian Idol
Enrique Iglesias – the biggest-selling Spanish-language singer in the world –coaches the Top 8 competitors in tonight’s “Unplugged†episode.
Tuesday, July 31
9:30 p.m. – Canadian Idol
Enrique Iglesias performs live on the Canadian Idol stage and one member of the Top 8 is sent home, revealing the Top 7.
From John Doyle, normally of the Globe and Mail but here writing for TV Quarterly:
From CTV:
From Sofi Papamarko of Chart Attack: