Idol (Norwegian TV series) season 3

Idol (Norwegian TV series) season 3 was the third season of the Norwegian singing competition Idol, which aired on TV 2 in 2005. The winner was Aleksander Denstad With. The judging panel consisted of Tone Damli Aaberge, Hans Petter Jacobsen, and Jan Fredrik Karlsen. The season followed the standard Idol format, beginning with open auditions held across Norway, followed by workshops, semi-finals, and live finals featuring public voting. Prominent contestants in addition to the winner included Tone Damli Aaberge, who finished in second place. The season maintained high viewership numbers and contributed to launching the careers of several participants.