The fifth season of Finnish Idol premiered on February 3, 2011 on MTV3.
Nina Tapio and Jone Nikula returned as judges, and Sami Pitkämö replaced Patric Sarin as a judge.
Idols tekee hyvää, a Finnish version of the hugely acclaimed American Idol Gives Back program, was held for the first time on April 24, 2011.
The concert was hosted by Heikki Paasonen and Idols' original hostess Ellen Jokikunnas, who replaced Niina Herala for that one episode.
Hosted by Idols Extra's earlier host Janne Kataja, the show includes conversations with varying guests.