From Sun Media:

• Canadian Idol OKs instruments
  “For the first time, Canadian Idol is allowing competitors to bring instruments to the auditions. [Farley] Flex said that’s created a “bottomless pit” of hopefuls, but has also added some good talent.”

From the Toronto Sun:

• Fallen Idol worship: Appearing on Canadian Idol is a no-win deal, unless your goal is humiliation and ridicule
  “So you want to be a superstar, feel the rush of instant fame, leap over all those tedious years of “paying your dues” in show business? I’m here to help. My valuable advice: Don’t do it! Stay away!”

From CTV:

Canadian Idol Audition Tour Begins Feb. 3 as Further Details Announced for Cross-Country Idol Search

As American Idol makes its long-awaited return to television tonight, CTV announced today further details about the upcoming cross-country, musician-friendly search for the next Canadian Idol. In addition to releasing audition venue information, the network also confirmed today that the tour will now begin Feb. 3-4 in Vancouver, one week later than previously announced, allowing prospective competitors additional time to prepare for the auditions. With the 10-city audition tour now kicking off in less than three weeks on the West coast, full details about how, where and when to audition are now available on the Canadian Idol website at idol.ctv.ca. As previously announced, for the first time in North America competitors can audition while playing musical instruments. Like last year, the 2007 Canadian Idol “Easy-Access” tour makes it easier than ever to audition. There is no need to line up as competitors can arrive any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each day of the auditions. As well, almost all of the auditions are scheduled on weekends and most of the auditions will be held at malls.

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