Idol Kids Puerto Rico is a reality television competition to find new solo singing talent between 6 and 12 years old. Part of the Idol franchise, it is based on the British show Pop Idol created by Simon Fuller. The first season of the show debut on August, 2012 on WAPA-TV at the same time with the second season of Idol Puerto Rico. Idol Kids Puerto Rico has a similar format to Idol Puerto Rico, as the gala is broadcast live through the Centro de Bellas Artes de Caguas and the public takes charge of the election winner. The main difference between products is that participants do not coexist in the same home because they are minors, so they are with their parents during the competition. The child who wins the competition will receive a scholarship of $15,000 and $5,000 in cash, among other prizes.