The show allows the people of Iceland—through telephone voting—to select the winner of several televised singing contests, following the same format as Pop Idol.
Winners were Kalli Bjarni, Hildur Vala, Snorri Snorrason and Hrafna Hanna Elísa Herbertsdóttir.
After more than three years absence from Icelandic Television, Idol stjörnuleit returned for its fourth season in early 2009 with Jói and Simmi returning as hosts but with a complete new panel of judges consisting of: The inaugural season of Idol stjörnuleit aired in 2003–2004.
Top 32 Format: 2 out of 8 making the final each week + one Wildcard The second season of Idol stjörnuleit aired in 2004–2005.
Top 32 Format: 2 out of 8 making the final each week + 2 Wildcards The third season of Idol stjörnuleit aired in 2005–2006.