Idols 4 was the fourth season of the Dutch version of Idols hosted by Martijn Krabbé & Wendy van Dijk and held in 2007-2008.
The winner was Nikki Kerkhof, with Nathalie Makoma as runner up.
Summaries
Contestants (ages stated are at time of contest) (in order of elimination) Sandy Goeree, 28, from Groningen, Groningen Ollie Du Croix, 22, from Venlo, Limburg Asnat Ferdinandus, 26, from Appingedam, Groningen Mirjam de Jager, 17, from Veldhoven, North Brabant Bas van Rijckevorsel, 19, from Breda, North Brabant Tiffany Maes, 20, from Westervoort, Gelderland Pauline Zurlohe, 35, from Arnhem, Gelderland Neil Hendriks, 17, from Groningen, Groningen Nigel Brown, 23, from Amersfoort, Utrecht Charlene Meulenberg, 19, from Utrecht, Utrecht Nathalie Makoma, 26, from Rotterdam, South Holland Runner-up Nikki Kerkhof, 24, from Sint-Oedenrode, North Brabant Winner
Liveshow Themes Liveshow 1 (December 22, 2007): Las Vegas Liveshow 2 (December 29, 2007): 80s Liveshow 3 (January 5, 2008): Dutch Artists Liveshow 4 (January 12, 2008): Disco Liveshow 5 (January 19, 2008): Musical Liveshow 6 (January 26, 2008): Brit Pop Liveshow 7 (February 2, 2008): Dutch Language Liveshow 8 (February 9, 2008): Love Liveshow 9 (February 16, 2008): Big Band Liveshow 10 (February 23, 2008): Semi Final Liveshow 11 (March 1, 2008): Final
Judges Eric van Tijn John Ewbank Jerney Kaagman Gordon Finals Live show details Pre Live Show (15 December 2007) Artist Song (original artists) ResultAisha Echteld"Won't Cry" (Krezip)EliminatedAsnat Ferdinandus"Emotion" (Samantha Sang)AdvancedBas van Rijckevorsel"It's a Beautiful Day" (Queen)AdvancedCharlene Meulenberg"Just Fine" (Mary J. Blige)AdvancedDavy Oonincx"Gallery" (Mario Vazquez)EliminatedFerry Doedens"I Want You Back" (The Jackson 5)EliminatedMirjam de Jager"Window of Hope" (Oleta Adams)AdvancedNaomi Reingoud"Crazy in Love" (Beyoncé)EliminatedNathalie Makoma"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" (Jennifer Holliday)AdvancedNeil Hendriks"Stuck on You" (Lionel Richie)AdvancedNigel Brown"Because of You" (Ne-Yo)AdvancedNikki Kerkhof"Super Duper Love" (Joss Stone)AdvancedOllie Du Croix"Hard to Say I'm Sorry" (Chicago)AdvancedPauline Zurlohe"Iris" (Goo Goo Dolls)AdvancedRick van den Helder"Alles is liefde" (BLØF)EliminatedSandy Goeree"Good God" (Anouk)AdvancedSyarda Steers"Numb" (Linkin Park)EliminatedTiffany Maes"This Ain't Gonna Work" (Alain Clark)Advanced Notes The judges selected Asnat Ferdinandus and Mirjam de Jager to move on into the top 12 of the competition.
Live Show 1 (22 December 2007) Theme: Las Vegas ArtistSong (original artists)ResultAsnat Ferdinandus"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (The Righteous Brothers)SafeBas van Rijckevorsel"Reet Petite" (Jackie Wilson)Bottom twoCharlene Meulenberg"In the Ghetto" (Elvis Presley)SafeMirjam de Jager"I Got Trouble" (Christina Aguilera)SafeNathalie Makoma"Hot Shot" (Karen Young)SafeNeil Hendriks"Mandy" (Barry Manilow)SafeNigel Brown"Ballerina" (Nat King Cole)SafeNikki Kerkhof"Pretty Vegas" (INXS)SafeOllie Du Croix"I've Got You Under My Skin" (Frank Sinatra)SafePauline Zurlohe"This is My Life" (Shirley Bassey)Bottom threeSandy Goeree"My Baby Just Cares for Me" (Nina Simone)EliminatedTiffany Maes"Hot Legs" (Rod Stewart)Safe Live Show 2 (29 December 2007) Theme: 80s ArtistSong (original artists)ResultAsnat Ferdinandus"Let's Hear It for the Boy" (Deniece Williams)SafeBas van Rijckevorsel"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" (U2)SafeCharlene Meulenberg"Stop Loving You" (Toto)SafeMirjam de Jager"Total Eclipse of the Heart" (Bonnie Tyler)Bottom twoNathalie Makoma"Eternal Flame" (The Bangles)SafeNeil Hendriks"Never Gonna Give You Up" (Rick Astley)SafeNigel Brown"Club Tropicana" (Wham!)Bottom threeNikki Kerkhof"Tell It to My Heart" (Taylor Dayne)SafeOllie Du Croix"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)EliminatedPauline Zurlohe"Footloose" (Kenny Loggins)SafeTiffany Maes"Dance Little Sister" (Terence Trent D'Arby)Safe
Live Show 3 (5 January 2008) Theme: Dutch Artists ArtistSong (original artists)ResultAsnat Ferdinandus"Standing Strong Together" (Total Touch)EliminatedBas van Rijckevorsel"Radar Love" (Golden Earring)Bottom two/Winner of the WeekCharlene Meulenberg"Breezy" (Wouter Hamel)SafeMirjam de Jager"Follow Me" (Do)SafeNathalie Makoma"Send Me an Angel" (CB Milton)SafeNeil Hendriks"Are You Ready for Loving Me" (René Froger)SafeNigel Brown"You" (Ten Sharp)Bottom threeNikki Kerkhof"Rain Down on Me" (Kane)SafePauline Zurlohe"Nobody's Wife" (Anouk)SafeTiffany Maes"Live It Up" (Time Bandits)Safe
Live Show 4 (12 January 2008) Theme: Disco ArtistSong (original artists)ResultBas van Rijckevorsel"Maniac" (Michael Sembello)Bottom threeCharlene Meulenberg"Best of My Love" (The Emotions)SafeMirjam de Jager"Working My Way Back to You" (The Spinners)EliminatedNathalie Makoma"Stayin' Alive" (Bee Gees)SafeNeil Hendriks"I'll Be There" (The Jackson 5)SafeNigel Brown"Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" (Tavares)SafeNikki Kerkhof"If I Can't Have You" (Yvonne Elliman)Bottom fourPauline Zurlohe"One Night Only" (Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Anika Noni Rose & Sharon Leal)SafeTiffany Maes"The Boss" (Diana Ross)Bottom two Live Show 5 (19 January 2008) Theme: Musicals ArtistSong (original artists)ResultBas van Rijckevorsel"Bij mij moet je zijn" (Tarzan)EliminatedCharlene Meulenberg"Alles ademt en leeft" (The Lion King)SafeNathalie Makoma"Dans van de mantel" (Aida)SafeNeil Hendriks"Jij woont in mijn hart" (Tarzan)Bottom threeNigel Brown"Gethsemane" (Jesus Christ Superstar)SafeNikki Kerkhof"Climb Ev'ry Mountain" (The Sound of Music)SafePauline Zurlohe"Don't Cry for Me Argentina" (Evita)SafeTiffany Maes"When You Believe" (The Prince of Egypt)Bottom two Live Show 6 (26 January 2008) Theme: Brit Pop ArtistSong (original artists)ResultCharlene Meulenberg"Runaway" (Jamiroquai)SafeNathalie Makoma"I'm Still Standing" (Elton John)SafeNeil Hendriks"One Love" (Blue)Bottom threeNigel Brown"Somewhere Only We Know" (Keane)Bottom twoNikki Kerkhof"Bleeding Love" (Leona Lewis)SafePauline Zurlohe"Weak" (Skunk Anansie)SafeTiffany Maes"Stronger" (Sugababes)Eliminated Live Show 7 (2 February 2008) Theme: Dutch Hits ArtistSong (original artists)ResultCharlene Meulenberg"De bestemming" (Marco Borsato)Bottom twoNathalie Makoma"Vrede" (Ruth Jacott)SafeNeil Hendriks"Doe dit, doe dat" (Jim Bakkum)Bottom threeNigel Brown"Heerlijk" (Alain Clark)SafeNikki Kerkhof"Afscheid" (Volumia!)SafePauline Zurlohe"Zij gelooft in mij" (André Hazes)Eliminated
Live Show 8 (9 February 2008) Theme: Love Songs ArtistFirst song (original artists)Second songResultCharlene Meulenberg"Run to You" (Whitney Houston)"True to Your Heart" (98 Degrees & Stevie Wonder)SafeNathalie Makoma"I'm Outta Love" (Anastacia)"Un-Break My Heart" (Toni Braxton)Bottom twoNeil Hendriks"I Want It That Way" (Backstreet Boys)"You Can't Hurry Love" (Phil Collins)EliminatedNigel Brown"Unchained Melody" (The Righteous Brothers)"My Love" (Justin Timberlake)Bottom threeNikki Kerkhof"River Deep – Mountain High" (Ike & Tina Turner)"From This Moment On" (Shania Twain)Safe
Live Show 9 (16 February 2008) Theme: Big Band ArtistFirst song (original artists)Second songResultCharlene Meulenberg"Respect" (Aretha Franklin)"Car Wash" (Rose Royce)Bottom twoNathalie Makoma"Big Spender" (Shirley Bassey)"Proud Mary" (Tina Turner)SafeNigel Brown"Sway" (Dean Martin)"If I Ain't Got You" (Alicia Keys)EliminatedNikki Kerkhof"Valerie" (Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse)"I (Who Have Nothing)" (Shirley Bassey)Winner of the week
Live Show 10: Semi-final (23 February 2008) ArtistFirst song (original artists)Second songResultCharlene Meulenberg"Bubbly" (Colbie Caillat)"Shut Up and Drive" (Rihanna)EliminatedNathalie Makoma"Some Kinda Rush" (Booty Luv)"No One" (Alicia Keys)SafeNikki Kerkhof"All My Life" (Krezip)"Mesmerized" (Faith Evans)Safe Live final (1 March 2008) ArtistFirst songSecond songThird songResultNathalie Makoma"Stayin' Alive""Ola ole""Hello World"Runner-upNikki Kerkhof"River Deep – Mountain High""When the Spirit of the Lord""Hello World"Winner
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