The nation’s biggest reality television singing competition show begins this Sunday right after the National Day Parade.

Now in its third season, Singapore Idol is set to give us our next Taufik Batisah or Hady Mirza.

Lest you think there’s no talent left in Singapore to discover, Florence Lian said to think again.

“The last season was three years ago,” said the Idol judge, whose co-judges are Dick Lee and Ken Lim.

“We’ve unearthed new talents who are now eligible to take part. That’s been quite an eye-opener. It’s quite fresh and there are really new energies with this group of younger people.”

Yes, it’s a young and pretty Singapore Idol that’s in the works. What else is fresh and new?

Well, in addition to a slightly different format for the show, including unique elements like the use of musical instruments and something called the “Judges’ Save”, Hady will be helping host Gurmit Singh out by playing the role of mentor and big brother to the contestants.

And we hear the girls rock this season. Sorry, guys.