'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.
The cutting has begun on season 12 'American Idol' as Curtis Finch, Jr., a terrific R&B singer with some serious gospel soul in his voice, was sent home Thursday, turning the top 10 into a top nine.
It's officially on like Donkey Kong for season 12 of 'American Idol' as the top 10 -- five guys, five girls -- took the stage Wednesday night to engage in the heat of the battle...of the belters, that is. They sang songs by former 'Idols' and more.
In perhaps an effort to refresh the show, 'American Idol' has not only installed a new panel of judges, but producers have tinkered with the formula and added a 'Sudden Death' round where the contestants perform for a limited number of slots.
January 24, 2013 Meet Ashton Carrier - she's a Manhattan, Montana teenager that is auditioning for American Idol. So far she's done well and gotten the "Golden Ticket" which allows her to go to Hollywood to sing for the judges as the competition continues! Good Luck Ashton!
Here's a video of Ashton from last year, when she won the local Montana Idol!
Looks like the rumors of Nicki Minaj joining ‘American Idol‘ may be true. The Hollywood Reporter says that Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban are close to finalizing their contracts for the show!
She’s got one hand in her pocket and another in Fremantle Media’s pocket, apparently. Alanis Morissette has announced that she may be in the running to be a new ‘American Idol‘ judge.
August 3, 2012 This year, Idol is sending out the "Small Town Audition Bus Tour.” This is a 10-town nationwide mobile tour offering hopefuls a chance to audition for IDOL in smaller towns, and they are coming to Montana! They want to you to
Mariah Carey has officially joined ‘American Idol‘ as a judge for Season 12, which kicks off in 2013. Congrats not only to Carey but to Fox on this major, major coup. While it seemed that producers had a challenge on their hands in trying to find a suitable A-list replacement for the departing Jennifer Lopez, they outdiva-ed the diva with this addition.
July 13, 2012 He made it two seasons - Steven Tyler has officially announced that he will be leaving his judging spot on American Idol. Tyler said in a statement, "After some long . . . hard . . . thoughts, I've decided it's time for me to let go of my mistress American Idol before she boils my rabbit
On tonight’s (May 9) episode of ‘American Idol,’ the Top 4 performed songs by Californians and songs they wish they’d written. With a pair of boys and a pair of girls remaining, things are intense and in PopCrush’s opinion, the boys have the edge. We can’t decide which of the two will win because they are both so good.
March 16, 2012 This is Jennifer Lopez's favorite to win Americal Idol This year. What do you think? Who's your favorite from this season?
