Simon Fuller, the man behind Pop Idol, is planning a new series to give fallen popstars a second chance.

Second Chance Idol will give former pop and rock stars the chance to compete for a new recording contract.

Simon Fuller says the show could be on UK television as early as February and in America next summer.

He tells Time magazine that the show could give new life to the reality TV formula. “In England, the bubble’s already about to burst” he said.