That official station this summer broadcast a groundbreaking singing contest in which viewers were asked to vote for their favorites by cell phone message, "American Idol"-style.

官方的车站这夏天广播一个先进的歌唱竞赛的 在哪一观众被行动电话信息要求投给他们的喜欢事物，“ 美国偶像 ”-风格。

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And it's American Idol Arab style.

阿拉伯偶像在美国开始流行了。

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But recently, Maynard's name has been attached to a slew of less successful series, including Pirate Master (Mark Burnett's pirate-themed competition show), Kid Nation (a highly controversial Lord of the Flies-style series) and Greatest American Dog (American Idol meets Big Brother--with canines).

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