Vodafone M.I.C (Make It Count) is Fiji's own music reality TV show which is similar to the format of American Idol. The show has had five successful seasons. Its sixth season is set for release next year. The show was created by Paul Dominiko. It is broadcast on Fiji TV and airs Tuesdays and Fridays from 7–8 pm (Fiji time)
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| Country of origin | Fiji |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
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| Running time | 1 hour |
| Production company | Fiji TV |
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| Release | December 2008 – present |
How contestants are chosen
editThe judges and producer travel to places in Fiji (Nadi, Suva, Labasa, Lautoka) where auditions take place. Judges observe the contestants and after auditions narrow hopefuls down. The remaining contestants return for a second audition round, here the top 10 finalists are chosen and go on to compete in the live shows.
Performance night
editPerformance night happens two nights before the elimination night. This is where the contestants perform for public votes. Voting lines open at 8pm and close midnight(4 hours of voting time).
Elimination rounds
editHere the votes have been counted and the elimination takes place at the start of the show. The host reveals the bottom three and then the judges deliver who is eliminated(from voting results). The eliminated contestant then sings their swan song and the remaining contestants then continue the show and perform for more vote.
Season 1
edit- WINNER
- Nasoni Saloma
- Runner up
- Nina Doton
- Rest of the top 10
- Judges
Jon Apted, Abigale Young, Igelese Ete
Season 2
edit- WINNER
- Ilisavani Cava
- Runners up
Peniette Seru, Sofia
- Judges
Jon Apted, Talei Burns, Igelese Ete
Season 3
edit- WINNER
- Matereti Koro
- Runners up
- Natalie Raikadroka, Pauliasi Koroituicakau
- Rest of the top 10
Lanza Coffin, Suliano Waqabaca, Kathlenn Waqa, Paulini Cava, Tupou Veikoso
- Judges
Jon Apted, Talei Burns Laisa Vulakoro
Season 4
edit- Winner
- Romulo Leweniqila,
- Runners-up
- Ana Silivale, Laisa Bulatale, Trent Leger,
- Rest of the top 10
- Misiko Chute, David Rounds, Viva Dakua, Esther Baleniku, Carlos Powell, Mika,
- Judges
- Allan Alo, Laisa Vulakoro, Charles Taylor.
Season 5
editAuditions for this year's show started on the 21st of April. The show premiered in May.
- Winner
- Josefa Lesi
- Runners-up
- Jordeena Punja, Marilyn Mataiasi, Isaia Waqavou
- Top 10
Isaia Waqavou, Marilyn Mataiasi, Pauline Tuidravu, Josefa Lesi, Sereima Banuve, Ren Slatter, Jordeena Punja, Litia Rosi, Mosese Tikoduadua, Pauliasi Cinavou
- Judges
- Charles Taylor, Igelese Ete, Priscilla Williams