As Indian Idol 12 moves closer to its finale the makers have decided that there will be no elimination for a few weeks. The makers have also announced a powerplay round, in which the contestants getting highest votes will qualify to perform in the finale rounds.
Host Aditya Narayan, in an interview with BT said, “It’s not the first season when the makers have decided to have no eliminations. There will be no eliminations for a few weeks. It’s a collective call that the entire team, production and channel has taken as our show has been on air since 25 weeks, and it has connected with viewers.”
He added, “As a music lover, I wouldn’t mind listening to the exceptionally talented contestants week after week. And the viewers who have enjoyed watching the show would also like to see the talented contestants perform. They are truly superb and hard working. So, essentially, there won’t be any eliminations and votes from all weeks will be counted cumulatively and then the eliminations will happen. We are just a few more weeks away from the finale now.”
In the upcoming weekend episode, Singer Kumar Sanu will be seen as a guest along with Roop Kumar Rathod and Anuradha Paudwal. Kumar Sanu said in a video released by the makers, “The nine contestants are like diamonds and they have entertained viewers for so many weeks. I would like to reiterate that I have not been put under any pressure to speak good about them. We all know that the talent in this season is exceptional.”