Universal screened American Idol (6)

I believe the answer is:

uranus

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'idol' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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'universal screened american' is the wordplay.
'universal' becomes 'U' (film certificate).
'screened' becomes 'ran' (run can mean to screen or show a film).
'american' becomes 'US' (abbreviation for United States).
'u'+'ran'+'us'='URANUS'

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(Other definitions for uranus that I've seen before include "Seventh rock from the sun?" , "Seventh planet from the sun" , "Planet beyond Saturn" , "Planet - Greek god of the sky" , "Uses profane language" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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