LOS ANGELES - Rohit Sarang of Bombay, India, was a Chris Daughtry fan but is eager to see if Katharine McPhee or Taylor Hicks is crowned the latest "American Idol." Leong Ai Syn of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, shares the anticipation.
Joining them are television viewers from Israel to Iceland to Japan and beyond. When "American Idol" sings, a fair share of the world is listening.
The show originating on the Fox TV network here has proven its international appeal even as the format is reproduced in more than 30 versions tailored to specific countries and languages............
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