The hunt for the first Saudi Idol kicks off in the heart of Riyadh as hopeful contestants audition before the celebrity judges.

Day 2 of auditions takes off as talents pour in from all over the Kingdom for a chance to compete for the Idol title.

Tough decisions await the panel as a new batch of contestants starts auditioning.

As the auditions come to an end, the panel raises the bar for the aspiring idols.

The contestants perform in groups for a chance to move on to the next round.

As the group stage comes to an end, 27 contestants battle it out for a chance to move on to the live shows.

The live shows kick off – but this time, the audience will decide the fate of the remaining contestants.

The remaining contestants give it their all in the second live show in hopes of impressing the audience who will decide on who leaves the competition.

The 10 remaining contestants give their best in a bid to secure a spot in the next live show.

The competition heats up as the 9 remaining contestants go all out to win the audience’s votes.

A special episode celebrating Saudi Founding Day with performances by the Idol judges, and a surprise twist at the end of the night.

The remaining contestants perform solos and duets in hopes of making up the four who will make it to the semi-finals.

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