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Revision as of 21:23, February 7, 2008
American Idol is a reality television show produced in the United States in which a group of singers compete. The singers are chosen by auditions in several cities throughout the U.S. The show runs for several weeks, and each week viewers are given the oppportunity to phone in their vote for their favorite singer during a (typically) 2 hour period following the conclusion of the show. The results are announced the following night, and each week, the singer with the least number of votes leaves the show. The group of singers decreases each week, and finally, the one singer who remains wins the title of American Idol.
The winners to date:
- Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
- Season 2: Ruben Studdard
- Season 3: Fantasia Barrino
- Season 4: Carrie Underwood
- Season 5: Taylor Hicks
- Season 6: Jordin Sparks
The producers of American Idol adapted the format and style of the show from similar sucessful shows in the UK called "Pop Idol" and "X-Factor".