Wu-Chang Idol/3.0

Wu-Chang Idol (or previously known as "AmeriChang Idol") is a live-televisived talent show, with the winner receiving a record deal contract with Wu-Chang Records. The television show is produced and aired by Chang Gang Network.
==Premise & Production ==
Wu-Chang Idol is a live-televisived talent show, which gives opportunities to contestants to share their talent and potentially win a record deal contract with Los Santos' biggest record label, Wu-Chang Records. Contestants are asked to showcase their singing capabilities with either a fully mixed song or (preferably) sing Acappella, meanwhile being in-front of some of the biggest musicians & executives in the city. 
The show is recorded in various locations throughout Los Santos; the Cerberus Arena, Wu-Chang Records, the Vinewood Bowl, and the Los Santos Del Perro Pier.
The first season of the show predates the creation of Chang Gang Network (CGN), however the show was picked back up under the network.
== Series Overview ==
Season	Episodes	Episodes	Originally aired	Originally aired
Season	Episodes	Episodes	First aired 	Last aired
1 	Unknown 	Unknown 	2019 	2019
2 	4 	4 	July 8, 2022 	August 5, 2022
3 	4 	4 	July 6, 2023 	July 27, 2023
==Winners==
File:Austin002.PNG|Season 1Austin Creed
File:Richchanel.png|Season 2Rich Chanel
File:Carmellanewjuly.jpg|Season 3Carmella Corset
==Season 1==
Many great contestants auditioned in season 1, but the unanimous winner was Austin Creed, however Patrit “Mete” Metemahaan was also the 2nd winner too, from his creative cover. Austin’s singing talents earned him a $250K record deal contract, presented by Mr. Chang.
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==Season 2==
After a 2 year halt on producion from Season 1, CGN picked up the show to produce a new season. Season 2 was hosted by Harry Martinez, with the winner receiving a $500K record deal contract.
This season saw 10 contestants in total auditioning in front of reoccurring judges Mr. Kebun, Vinny Pistone, Quimbley "Q" Hayabusa, & a slew of guest judges. Rich Chanel was the winner of season 2, the seasons runner-up's were Dr Deshrespect who came in 2nd place & Ollivander Templeton who came in 3rd place.
===S2 : Episodes===
S2 : Episode 1 : Auditions	 	
Contestants are required three yes's from judges to move to the next part of the competition.
{| class="article-table" style="width: 100%"	Contestants	Contestants
#Orpheus Dawson - NO(two yes, three no)
#Tommy Tinker - YES(three yes)
# Dr Deshrespect - GOLDEN BUTTON(Golden Button from Mr. K & Vinny)
#Ollivander Templeton - YES(three yes)
#Duece Smalls - NO(two yes, three no)
#Annabelle "Bella" Dawson - YES(three yes)
#Ricardo Perez - YES(three yes, one no)
#Lorraine (SAINT NOELLE in disguise) - GOLDEN BUTTON(Golden Button from April)
#Lil PP - YES(five yes) - Judges definitely weren't scared 
# The Cubans (Leo Escobar, Osvaldo Pingafria, and Scottie Perez) - NO(two yes, three no)	 	
S2 : Episode 2 : Covers	 	
Contestants were challenged to cover a song of any Wu-Chang artist. At the end of this episode, the two worst performing contestants will be eliminated.
{| class="article-table" style="width: 100%"	Performances	Performances
Performances
1. Lil PP
Song: "Pause" by Eezy
2. Rich Chanel
Song: "Feelings" by Eezy (feat. Double A)
3. Ollivander Templeton
Song: "What If (Piano Version)" by King Ryan (feat. April Fooze)
4. Annabelle "Bella" Dawson
Song: "Not Afraid To Die" by Damien Tinkerman (feat. P Money)
5. Ricardo Perez
Song: "Holiday Lies" by King Ryan
6. Dr Deshrespect
Song: "If I Tried" by Quimbley "Q" Hayabusa
7. Ramee El-Rahman
Song: "Not Afraid To Die" by Damien Tinkerman (feat. P Money)
Notes
* Ramee El-Rahman & Rich Chanel were given the opportunity to perform, despite not auditioning.
* Tommy Tinker was unable to perform a cover, thus resulting in him being disqualified from the competition.	 	
S2 : Episode 3 : Duets	 	
Contestants were challenged to perform a duet with a Wu-Chang artist. They were required to perform an original song specifically created for this competition. At the end of this episode, the two worst performing contestants will be eliminated.
{| class="article-table" style="width: 100%"	Performances	Performances
Performances
1. Annabelle "Bella" Dawson
Duet with: Don Dolph
2. Ollivander Templeton
Duet with: Damien Tinkerman
3. Rich Chanel
Duet with: Don Dolph
4. Ricardo Perez
Duet with: Damien Tinkerman
5. Dr Deshrespect
Duet with: Quimbley "Q" Hayabusa	 	
S2 : Episode 4 : Finale 	 	 	
Contestants were challenged to create an original song from scratch to be performed at the Vinewood Bowl. The winner of the best song would be the overall winner of Wu-Chang Idol: Season 2
{|	 	 	
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/gregariousinn/hear-me-now-ollie-templeton" dimensions="200x200" />	<youtube url="https://youtu.be/EUskLLMAXUI" dimensions="200x200" />	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/richchanel/no-caution" dimensions="200x200" />	
Ollivander Templeton
"Here Me Now" 	DESH
"V" 	Rich Chanel
"No Caution" 	
==Season 3==
In June 2023, CGN announced a new season premiere to be set on July 6, 2023. Season 3 is hosted by Party Hardy, with the winner receiving a $1.5M record deal contract.
This season has 11 participants in total auditioning in front of reoccurring judges Liz Anya, Naomi Scott, Saint Noelle, Rich Chanel, King Ryan, Daphne Malone, Valentine Dalla, & multiple guest judges. Carmella Corset was the winner of season 3, the seasons runner-up was Zoë Bee.
===S3 : Episodes===
S3 : Episode 1 : Auditions	 	
Air Date: July 6, 2023
Participants will receive scores out of 10 from the judges based on their audition and the highest scores will enter the competition.
{| class="article-table" style="width: 100%"	Participants	Participants
Performances
1. Georgina "Windsong" Williams
Song: TBA
2. Carter Mitchell
Song: TBA
3. Michael Beliveau (Mia Beyern in disguise)
Song: "You"
4. Emi Bella
Song: TBA
5. Ricardo Perez
Song: "Feel"
6. Big Cheese
Song: TBA
7. Ollivander Templeton
Song: "Other Than You"
8. Sunny Savannah
Song: "Indulge Me"
9. Carmella Corset
Song: "ANGEL"
10. Winter Sison
Song: TBA
11. Zoë Bee
Song: TBA	 	
S3 : Episode 2 : Collaborations	 	
Air Date: July 13, 2023
Contestants were challenged to collaborate on a song with their partner and perform it. At the end of this episode, the two lowest scoring teams will be eliminated.
{| class="article-table" style="width: 100%"	Contestants	Contestants
Collaborations
1. Georgina "Windsong" Williams feat. Emi Bella
Song: "Fill This Hole"
2. Carter Mitchell feat. Sunny Savannah
Song: "Payback"
3. Ricardo Perez feat. Zoë Bee
Song: "Hesitate"
4. Ollivander Templeton feat. Carmella Corset
Song: "Meant To Be"
Notes
* Ricardo Perez was unable to show up, thus resulting in Zoë Bee performing alone.
* Naomi Scott decided to go on vacation, and Valentine Dalla replaced her as a judge.
* There was a rumor that two teams would be eliminated this episode, which turned out to be true.	 	
S3 : Episode 3 : Duels	 	
Air Date: July 20, 2023
Contestants are challenged to duel their partner they collaborated with in Episode 2. They are required to perform an original song specifically created for this competition. At the end of this episode, the two lowest scoring contestants will be eliminated.
{| class="article-table" style="width: 100%"	Contestants	Contestants
Duels
1. Zoë Bee vs. Ricardo Perez
2. Ollivander Templeton vs. Carmella Corset
Performances
1. Ollivander Templeton
Song: TBA
2. Carmella Corset
Song: "PAIN"
3. Ricardo Perez
Song: TBA
4. Zoë Bee
Song: TBA	 	
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%"
! style="background-color: #F2575C" |S3 : Episode 4 : Finale
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Air Date: July 27, 2023
Contestants are challenged to create a 10 minute set of songs to be performed at the Cerberus Arena. The winner of the best performance will be the overall winner of Wu-Chang Idol: Season 3.
Performance Sets 	 	
Carmella Corset 	Carmella Corset 	Carmella Corset
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/carmellacorset/spit-in-my-mouth-prod-kala" dimensions="200x200" />	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/carmellacorset/low-carmella-cover-prod-yass" dimensions="200x200" />	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/carmellacorset/isnt-it-nice" dimensions="200x200" />
SPIT IN MY MOUTH 	LOW (Cover) 	isn't it nice
Zoë Bee 	Zoë Bee 	Zoë Bee
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/user-987906867/l-ke-u" dimensions="200x200" /> 	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/user-987906867/actress" dimensions="200x200" /> 	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/user-987906867/t-psy" dimensions="200x200" />
! l!ke u 	actress 	t!psy
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
File:Wu Chang Idol.png|Season 2 Logo
File:Wu Chang Idol Final Stage.PNG|April Fooze dances as Molly Minaj performs during the final episode of Season 2
File:Valjudge.png|Valentine Dalla guest judging on Season 3, Episode 2
File:Lizidol.png|Liz Anya judging at Season 3, Episode 2
File:Partyidol.png|Party Hardy presenting the participants of Season 3
File:Idolepisode3.png|Party Hardy presents the finalists: Carmella Corset who just defeated Ollivander Templeton, and Zoë Bee who just defeated Ricardo Perez, during Season 3, Episode 3
File:Wu Chang Idol Carmella.jpg|Carmella on stage during Season 3, Episode 4
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