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{{Quote|There are singers, then there are idols.}}
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'''''American Idol''''' is a singing competition show that is broadcast on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC network]]. The show was first aired on Fox before being revived for ABC on March 11, 2018. The show was created by Simon Fuller, who created the original concept for this show as Pop Idol, which was broadcast on ITV starting on October 6, 2001. The show is responsible for introducing many famous musicians including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and many others.
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'''''American Idol''''' is a singing competition show that is broadcast on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC network]]. The show was first aired on Fox before being revived for ABC on March 11, 2018. The show was created by Simon Fuller, who created the original concept for this show as ''Pop Idol'', which was broadcast on ITV starting on October 6, 2001. The show is responsible for introducing many famous musicians, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Adam Lambert, and Chris Daughtry to name a few.
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It was renewed in 2020 for a 19th season, which will be the fourth season to air on ABC. This season will premiere on Sunday February 14 at 8|7c on ABC.
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== About the show ==
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''American Idol'' is the gold standard of all music competition series with the goal to discover a new crop of inspiring talent with a touch of Disney magic.
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Its debut in the United States revolutionized television, pioneering the reality-competition genre and holding an unmatched record for being the highest-rated series for nearly a decade. The series also ushered in second-screen audience participation, being the first to introduce text-based and mobile voting. Since then, the show has gone global with original versions in 53 countries.
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To date, American Idol has earned 57 Emmy nominations and eight wins, including the prestigious Governors Award in 2016, and its talented discoveries have already won 13 Grammys, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award, among numerous other accolades.
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== Host ==
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|June 11, 2002
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Ryan Seacrest}} - every season
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|September 4, 2002
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Brian Dunkleman}} - since season 16
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|Kelly Clarkson
  
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== Judges ==
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=== Original seasons (1-15) ===
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|January 21, 2003
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Randy Jackson}} - first 12 seasons
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|March 21, 2003
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Paula Abdul}} - first 8 seasons
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|Ruben Studdard
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Simon Cowell}} - first 9 seasons
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* {{SE|americanidol|Kara DioGuardi}} - season 8 and 9
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* {{SE|americanidol|Ellen DeGeneres}} - season 9
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|January 19, 2004
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Steven Tyler}} - season 10 and 11
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|May 26, 2004
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Jennifer Lopez}} - season 10-11 and 13-15
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|Fantasia Barrino
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Nicki Minaj}} - season 12
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* {{SE|americanidol|Mariah Carey}} - season 12
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* {{SE|americanidol|Keith Urban}} - season 12 to 15
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|January 18, 2005
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Harry Connick Jr.}} - season 13 to
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|May 25, 2005
  
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|Carrie Underwood
  
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=== ABC seasons (16 and onward) ===
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* {{SE|americanidol|Katy Perry}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Luke Bryan}}
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|January 17, 2006
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Lionel Richie}}
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|May 24, 2006
  
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|Taylor Hicks
  
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== Seasons ==
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=== Original run ===
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|January 16, 2007
  
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|May 23, 2007
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 1}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Kelly Clarkson}}
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|Jordin Sparks
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 2}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Ruben Studdard}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 3}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Fantasia Barrino}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 4}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Carrie Underwood}}
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|January 15, 2008
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 5}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Taylor Hicks}}
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|May 21, 2008
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 6}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Jordin Sparks}}
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|David Cook
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 7}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|David Cook}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 8}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Kris Allen}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 9}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Lee DeWyze}}
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|May 20, 2009
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 10}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Scotty McCreery}}
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|Kris Allen
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 11}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Phillip Phillips}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 12}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Candice Glover}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 13}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Caleb Johnson}}
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|January 12, 2010
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 14}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Nick Fradiani}}
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|May 26, 2010
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 15}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Trent Harmon}}
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|Lee DeWyze
  
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|January 19, 2011
  
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|May 25, 2011
  
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|Scotty McCreery
  
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|January 18, 2012
  
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|May 23, 2012
  
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|Phillip Phillips
  
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|January 16, 2013
  
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|May 16, 2013
  
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|Candice Glover
  
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|January 15, 2014
  
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|May 21, 2014
  
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|Caleb Johnson
  
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|January 7, 2015
  
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|May 13, 2015
  
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|Nick Fradiani
  
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|January 6, 2016
  
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|April 7, 2016
  
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|Trent Harmon
  
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|March 11, 2018
  
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|May 21, 2018
  
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|Maddie Poppe
  
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|March 3, 2019
  
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|May 19, 2019
  
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|Laine Hardy
  
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|February 16, 2020
  
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|May 17, 2020
  
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|Just Sam
  
 
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==External links==
  
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=== ABC seasons ===
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*{{Wiki|americanidol}}
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 16}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Maddie Poppe}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 17}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Laine Hardy}}
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[[Category:Reality Shows]]
  
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 18}} - winner: {{SE|americanidol|Just Sam}}
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* {{SE|americanidol|Season 19}} - winner:
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== Production ==
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''American Idol'' is produced by Fremantle and Industrial Media's 19 Entertainment. Executive producers include Fremantle's Trish Kinane, also serving as showrunner, Jennifer Mullin and Megan Wolflick, with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman serving as executive producers for 19 Entertainment. Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.
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== Gallery ==
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=== Promotional videos ===
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<gallery>
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2018 American Idol Season 16 Promo - Coming to America
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American Idol - The Journey Begins SUNDAY 8-7c
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American Idol 2019 - Season 17 Promo
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American Idol 2021 New Years Promo features TONS of SINGERS
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=== Promotional images ===
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American Idol season 16 poster 1.jpg
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American Idol season 16 poster 2.jpg
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American Idol season 16 poster 3.jpg
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American Idol season 16 poster 4.jpg
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American Idol season 16 poster 5.jpg
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American Idol season 17 poster.jpg
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</gallery>
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== See more ==
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* {{Wiki|americanidol}}
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* {{ABC|american-idol}}
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 6 January 2021

“There are singers, then there are idols.”

American Idol is a singing competition show that is broadcast on the ABC network. The show was first aired on Fox before being revived for ABC on March 11, 2018. The show was created by Simon Fuller, who created the original concept for this show as Pop Idol, which was broadcast on ITV starting on October 6, 2001. The show is responsible for introducing many famous musicians, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Adam Lambert, and Chris Daughtry to name a few.

It was renewed in 2020 for a 19th season, which will be the fourth season to air on ABC. This season will premiere on Sunday February 14 at 8|7c on ABC.

About the show

American Idol is the gold standard of all music competition series with the goal to discover a new crop of inspiring talent with a touch of Disney magic.

Its debut in the United States revolutionized television, pioneering the reality-competition genre and holding an unmatched record for being the highest-rated series for nearly a decade. The series also ushered in second-screen audience participation, being the first to introduce text-based and mobile voting. Since then, the show has gone global with original versions in 53 countries.

To date, American Idol has earned 57 Emmy nominations and eight wins, including the prestigious Governors Award in 2016, and its talented discoveries have already won 13 Grammys, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award, among numerous other accolades.

Host

Judges

Original seasons (1-15)

ABC seasons (16 and onward)

Seasons

Original run

ABC seasons

Production

American Idol is produced by Fremantle and Industrial Media's 19 Entertainment. Executive producers include Fremantle's Trish Kinane, also serving as showrunner, Jennifer Mullin and Megan Wolflick, with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman serving as executive producers for 19 Entertainment. Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.

Gallery

Promotional videos

Promotional images

See more

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