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American Idol - General Information
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Status: Break - Between Seasons
Premiere: June 11, 2002
Classification: Reality
Genre: Game-Show | Music | Reality-TV
Network: FOX ( USA)
Airs: Wednesdays, Thursdays at 08:00 pm
Runtime: 60 Minutes
Season 12 -- Renewed? -- Air Date Unknown/TBA
Season 11 -- 40 episodes -- Jan 18, 2012 to May 23, 2012
11x01 -- Jan 18, 2012 -- Auditions #1: Savannah
11x02 -- Jan 19, 2012 -- Auditions #2: Pittsburgh
11x03 -- Jan 22, 2012 -- Auditions #3: San Diego
11x04 -- Jan 25, 2012 -- Auditions #4: Aspen
11x05 -- Jan 26, 2012 -- Auditions #5: Houston
11x06 -- Feb 01, 2012 -- Auditions #6: Portland
11x07 -- Feb 02, 2012 -- Auditions #7: St. Louis
11x08 -- Feb 08, 2012 -- Hollywood Round, Part 1
11x09 -- Feb 09, 2012 -- Hollywood Round, Part 2
11x10 -- Feb 15, 2012 -- Hollywood Round, Part 3
11x11 -- Feb 16, 2012 -- Las Vegas Week
11x12 -- Feb 22, 2012 -- Final Judgement, Part 1
11x13 -- Feb 23, 2012 -- Final Judgement, Part 2
11x14 -- Feb 28, 2012 -- Semifinalist Boys Perform
11x15 -- Feb 29, 2012 -- Semifinalist Girls Perform
11x16 -- Mar 01, 2012 -- Finalists Chosen
11x17 -- Mar 07, 2012 -- 13 Finalists Compete
11x18 -- Mar 08, 2012 -- 1 of 13 Voted Off
11x19 -- Mar 14, 2012 -- 12 Finalists Compete
11x20 -- Mar 15, 2012 -- 1 of 12 Voted Off
11x21 -- Mar 21, 2012 -- 10 Finalists Compete
11x22 -- Mar 22, 2012 -- 1 of 10 Voted Off
11x23 -- Mar 28, 2012 -- 9 Finalists Compete
11x24 -- Mar 29, 2012 -- 1 of 9 Voted Off
11x25 -- Apr 04, 2012 -- 8 Finalists Compete
11x26 -- Apr 05, 2012 -- 1 of 8 Voted Off
11x27 -- Apr 11, 2012 -- 7 Finalists Compete
11x28 -- Apr 12, 2012 -- Results Show - Week Six
11x29 -- Apr 18, 2012 -- Top 7 Finalists Compete
11x30 -- Apr 19, 2012 -- Results Show - Week Seven
11x31 -- Apr 25, 2012 -- 6 Finalists Compete
11x32 -- Apr 26, 2012 -- 1 of 6 Voted Off
11x33 -- May 02, 2012 -- 5 Finalists Compete
11x34 -- May 03, 2012 -- 1 of 5 Voted Off
11x35 -- May 09, 2012 -- 4 Finalists Compete
11x36 -- May 10, 2012 -- 1 of 4 Voted Off
11x37 -- May 16, 2012 -- 3 Finalists Compete
11x38 -- May 17, 2012 -- 1 of 3 Voted Off
11x39 -- May 22, 2012 -- TUESDAY -- 2 Finalists Compete
11x40 -- May 23, 2012 -- WEDNESDAY -- Season 11 Finale
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About the show
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American Idol is the American version of the British television series "Pop Idol". It was created by Simon Fuller and premiered in June of 2002.
The concept of the series is to find new solo recording artists where the winner is determined by the viewers through telephone, Internet, and SMS text voting. The winner receives a recording contract and the title of "American Idol".
Past winners include Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze and Scotty McCreery.
American Idol also brings success for its losers. From season 2, Clay Aiken, and Josh Gracin have sold thousands of records, with Chris Daughtry selling millions with his band Daughtry. Many other Idol alumni can be seen in the entertainment industry, such as season 3 contestant Jennifer Hudson winning Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards for her role in Dream Girls, which shows that even if you don't win, you can go onto major fame and success.
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Season 11 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol_(season_11)
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The eleventh season of American Idol premiered on Fox on January 18, 2012. The show airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8/7c. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, while Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez all return as judges. No major changes were planned this season after upheaval in season 10. This season will follow the same format as season 10, although a new title screen and logo has been created, with a different font.
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Date of last review or update: May 27, 2012
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