Idolmania has spread rapidly in Asia, with both American Idol and countless spinoffs broadcast throughout the region. (India's copycat shows have particularly colorful names, such as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar.) American Idol is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the U.S., while X Factor appears in, among other countries, Australia, India and Kazakhstan, with Simon Cowell benefiting from its international success.

FORBES: Idol's Asian Disciples