MUMBAI: Building up to American Idol's Season Eight Finale on 22 May, STAR WORLD presents an all-day Marathon Special of American Idol Season 8.

On 16 May from 8am-4pm, STAR WORLD will air back-to-back episodes retracing the journey of one of Idol's most popular contestants, Anoop Desai.

Fans will be given a chance to revisit some of the 22-year-old's most memorable Idol moments. From his winning Kansas City audition, to his surprise return during Wild Card week and his farewell performance, Desai has given Idol fans plenty to talk about.

Although Anoop failed to make it to the end, STAR WORLD viewers will soon see who takes the Idol crown this year.

As the two remaining finalists battle it out in their final showdown, fans can catch their make-or-break performances on STAR WORLD on Thu, 21 May at 9pm.

Fans will also know the name of the next pop superstar when STAR WORLD broadcasts the two-hour American Idol finale on Fri, 22 May at 8pm.

American Idol Marathon

Sat 16 May, 8am – 4pm

American Idol Finale  - Final Performance Show:

Thu, 21 May, 9pm;

Fri, 22 May, 1am & 12pm (Encore telecast)

Finale Results Show:

Fri, 22 May, 8pm;

Sat, 23 May, 1am & 11am (Encore telecast)