The show is produced in the [[United States]] and shown on [[Fox Broadcasting]]. The producers of ''American Idol'' adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the [[UK|U.K.]] called ''Pop Idol'' and ''X-Factor''. | The show is produced in the [[United States]] and shown on [[Fox Broadcasting]]. The producers of ''American Idol'' adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the [[UK|U.K.]] called ''Pop Idol'' and ''X-Factor''. |