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| − | '''American Idol''' is a reality [[television]] show produced in the [[United States]] in which a group of [[singer]]s compete for the title of ''American Idol'' and a recording contract. The singers are chosen by auditions in several cities throughout the United States. After over a hundred thousand hopeful singers audition in several locations, a group is chosen by the panel of judges to continue in the competition. Those singers will appear on the television show. The show runs for several weeks, and each week viewers are given the opportunity 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. | + | '''American Idol''' is a reality [[television]] show produced in the [[United States]] in which a group of [[singer]]s compete for the title of ''American Idol'' and a recording contract. The singers are chosen by auditions in several cities throughout the United States. After over a hundred thousand hopeful singers audition in several locations, a group is chosen by the panel of judges to continue in the competition. Those singers will appear on the television show. |
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| + | The panel of three [[celebrity]] [[judges]] who are largely responsible for choosing the contestants are currently: Randy Jackson, a music producer, [[Paula Abdul]], a singer, and Simon Cowell, a music promoter and recording label owner from the UK. | ||
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| + | The show runs for several weeks, and each week viewers are given the opportunity 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 producers of American Idol adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the [[UK]] called ''Pop Idol'' and ''X-Factor''. | The producers of American Idol adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the [[UK]] called ''Pop Idol'' and ''X-Factor''. | ||
Revision as of 14:58, May 22, 2008
American Idol is a reality television show produced in the United States in which a group of singers compete for the title of American Idol and a recording contract. The singers are chosen by auditions in several cities throughout the United States. After over a hundred thousand hopeful singers audition in several locations, a group is chosen by the panel of judges to continue in the competition. Those singers will appear on the television show.
The panel of three celebrity judges who are largely responsible for choosing the contestants are currently: Randy Jackson, a music producer, Paula Abdul, a singer, and Simon Cowell, a music promoter and recording label owner from the UK.
The show runs for several weeks, and each week viewers are given the opportunity 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 producers of American Idol adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the UK called Pop Idol and X-Factor.
The winners to date:
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | Kelly Clarkson |
| Season 2 | Ruben Studdard |
| Season 3 | Fantasia Barrino |
| Season 4 | Carrie Underwood |
| Season 5 | Taylor Hicks |
| Season 6 | Jordin Sparks |
| Season 7 | David Cook |