Popstars: The Rivals (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 2002, Popstars: The Rivals is a reality series.
What it’s about. Popstars The Rivals was a British television talent show series that was broadcast on ITV in late 2002. It was the second UK series of the international Popstars franchise. Unlike Popstars, which resulted in the formation of one winning group – Hear'Say – Popstars: The Rivals created two rival groups, Girls Aloud and One True Voice, who competed against each other for the Christmas Number One spot on the UK Singles Chart. Popstars The Rivals aired on ITV on Saturday nights from 7 September 2002, beginning with three pre-recorded episodes of preliminary audition rounds, before switching to live broadcasts of studio performances. During the rounds of live show, viewers voted for their favourite performers by telephone and the Red Button on digital television remote controls. In the final weeks, five females and five males were chosen by the British public to form the two groups, boy band] One True Voice, and girl group Girls Aloud. The final episode of Popstars: The Rivals aired live on 22 December 2002. During the broadcast, Pepsi Chart Show presenter Neil Fox revealed in a live link-up that "Sound of the Underground" recorded by Girls Aloud had reached Number one on the Singles Chart, thereby becoming the Christmas Number One. One True Voice's double A-side single, "Sacred Trust/After You're Gone" entered the chart at Number Two.
Who’s in it. Popstars: The Rivals stars Sarah Harding as Self, Daniel Pearce as Runner-Up, Geri Halliwell-Horner as Self - Judge and Emma Beard as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Popstars: The Rivals sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popstars: The Rivals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popstars: The Rivals tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popstars: The Rivals (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Popstars: The Rivals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Popstars: The Rivals worth watching?
- Popstars: The Rivals holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Popstars: The Rivals?
- Popstars: The Rivals stars Sarah Harding, Daniel Pearce, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Emma Beard and Pete Waterman.
- When was Popstars: The Rivals released?
- Popstars: The Rivals was released in 2002.