American Idol
contathinking | February 8, 2010 | 3:00 pm

American Idol
American Idol

American Idol by robert_bowen73

It's all change on American Idol for 2010, with the ninth season of the show featuring new judges and missing some regular faces. Paula Abdul is now not part of the show, having enrolled to move to the North American version of the UK talent show X-Factor. Her place has been taken by a number of guest judges, with one particularly that will change into a permanent fixture on the show.

American Idol by robert_bowen73

Ellen DeGeneres announced on her own 'Ellen' show that she would be starring as Paula's replacement, and will most likely be joining the present panel with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi. We're also going to be seeing a number of guest judges, with the likes of Kristin Chenoweth, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige, Joe Jonas, Victoria Beckham, Neil Patrick Harris and Katy Perry!

American Idol by robert_bowen73

This year's auditions have been held all over the states as common, in towns such as Denver, Orlando, los angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Arlington and Foxsborough. A number of potential idols are beginning to stand out, with performances from Vanessa Wolfe, Mallorie Haley and Keia Johnson having hit a selected high note with the judges at the Atlanta and Boston auditions. During the Chicago auditions, some performers particularly stood out like Paige DeChausse, Marcus Jones, Justin Ray, Keith Semple, John Park, Angela Martin, Charity Vance and of course, the smashing Katelyn Epperlys audition.

The Idol celebrity machine is working too, with one actual audition having found huge audiences online. The performance in question was from one General Larry Platt, a 62-year-old vet from Georgia, singing his song'Pants on the Ground'.

unfortunately for plenty of Idol fans, this can be the last season with Simon Cowell. Having come to the end of his contract, Cowell seems to have made a decision to move on from American Idol, and speculation is abundant as to who will replace him. Names such as Elton John, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight and George Cloony are being thrown around, but the particular replacement is sure to be kept a closely guarded secret for a while yet.

once again this year, American Idol is permitting competitors to use their own instruments during performances. This has been featuring heavily on the show for the past couple of seasons, and while it's not to everybody's tastes, it does add a side to the american Idol auditions which has been lacking over the years.

Also this year we'll be seeing the return of 'Idol Gives Back' on American Idol. It's intended to be held in the last seven result show, and will be showing videos of all the great things American Idol is doing to help folks globally. The date for the show is at present set as April the 21st.

The format of the show remains the same this year – the first few weeks concentrate on the various town auditions, giving back-stories to the contestants and letting us all start to know them. The aim for the competitors during this stage is to receive their'Golden Ticket' and move on to the next phase, Hollywood. In the Hollywood auditions, the pace is stepped up and those who've made it are anticipated to perform to their best. Twenty-four are selected, and these american idol finalists move on to the show properly. They then contend for the judges and audiences favor, facing weekly'votes' over who stays and who goes home!

American Idol by robert_bowen73

eventually, we'll again be seeing everybody's favourite Ryan Seacrest, presenting American Idol with his usual panache and unique style. Seacrest is also rumored to be in line for Cowells role on the series ; however it's been mentioned that he likes his current presenter's position and wouldn't like to take on the judges chair.
American Idol Audition

American Idol Video
contathinking | February 8, 2010 | 2:07 am

American Idol Video
American Idols

The American Idol Experience - Disney's Hollywood Studios by Ajruck

It's all change on American Idol for 2010, with the ninth season of the show featuring new judges and missing some regular faces. Paula Abdul isn't part of the show, having signed on to head off to the North American version of the UK talent show X-Factor. Her place has been taken by a number of guest judges, with one particularly that will become a permanent fixture on the show.

The American Idol Experience - Disney's Hollywood Studios by Ajruck

Ellen DeGeneres articulated on her very own 'Ellen' show that she would be starring as Paula's replacement, and will most likely be joining the present panel with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi. We are also going to be seeing a number of guest judges, with the likes of Kristin Chenoweth, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige, Joe Jonas, Victoria Beckham, Neil Patrick Harris and Katy Perry!

The American Idol Experience - Disney's Hollywood Studios by Ajruck

This year's auditions have been held all over the states as usual, in towns such as Denver, Orlando, LA, Atlanta, Chicago, Arlington and Foxsborough. A number of potential idols are starting to stand out, with performances from Vanessa Wolfe, Mallorie Haley and Keia Johnson having hit a particular high note with the judges at the Atlanta and Boston auditions. During the Chicago auditions, one or two performers in particular stood out like Paige DeChausse, Marcus Jones, Justin Ray, Keith Semple, John Park, Angela Martin, Charity Vance and of course, the wonderful Katelyn Epperlys audition.

The Idol celebrity machine is already working too, with one particular audition having found big audiences on the internet. The performance in query was from one General Larry Platt, a 62-year-old vet from Georgia, singing his song'Pants on the Ground'.

unfortunately for a large amount of Idol fans, this may be the last season with Simon Cowell. Having come to the end of his contract, Cowell appears to have made a decision to move on from american idol, and speculation is abundant as to who will replace him. Names like Elton John, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight and George Cloony are being thrown around, but the replacement is likely to be kept a closely guarded secret for a while yet.

once again this year, American Idol is allowing contestants to use their own instruments during performances. This has been featuring heavily on the show for the past couple of seasons, and while it isn't to everyone's tastes, it does add a side to the american Idol auditions which has been lacking over the years.

Also this year we'll be seeing the return of 'Idol Gives Back' on american idol. It's planned to be held during the final 7 result show, and will most likely be showing videos of all the nice stuff american idol is doing to help folks across the world. The date for the show is at present set as April the 21st.

The format of the show remains the same this year – the initial few weeks focus on the diverse town auditions, giving back-stories to the competitors and letting us all get to know them. The aim at the contestants during this stage is to get their'Golden Ticket' and move on to the following phase, Hollywood. During the Hollywood auditions, the speed is stepped up and those who have made it are anticipated to perform to their best. 24 are selected, and these american idol finalists move on to the show properly. They then compete for the judges and audiences favor, facing weekly'votes' over who stays and who goes home!

The American Idol Experience - Disney's Hollywood Studios by Ajruck

finally, we'll again be seeing everybody's favorite Ryan Seacrest, presenting American Idol with his usual aptitude and unique style. Seacrest is also rumored to be in line for Cowells role on the series ; however it's been mentioned that he likes his current presenter's position and would not like to take on the judges chair.
American Idol Audition

American Idol Video
contathinking | February 6, 2010 | 8:08 pm

American Idol Video
American Idols

American Idol TV Guide pre-show filming by eekles

It's all change on american idol for 2010, with the ninth season of the show featuring new judges and missing some regular faces. Paula Abdul is no longer a part of the show, having signed on to head to the North American version of the UK talent show X-Factor. Her place has been taken by a number of guest judges, with one particularly that will turn into a permanent fixture on the show.

American Idol TV Guide pre-show filming by eekles

Ellen DeGeneres pronounced on her own 'Ellen' show that she would be starring as Paula's replacement, and will most likely be joining the existing panel with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi. We're also going to be seeing a number of guest judges, with the likes of Kristin Chenoweth, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige, Joe Jonas, Victoria Beckham, Neil Patrick Harris and Katy Perry!

American Idol TV Guide pre-show filming by eekles

This year's auditions have been held all over the states as usual, in cities such as Denver, Orlando, L. A. , Atlanta, Chicago, Arlington and Foxsborough. A number of potential idols are already starting to stand out, with performances from Vanessa Wolfe, Mallorie Haley and Keia Johnson having hit a particular high note with the judges at the Atlanta and Boston auditions. In the Chicago auditions, a few performers particularly stood out like Paige DeChausse, Marcus Jones, Justin Ray, Keith Semple, John Park, Angela Martin, Charity Vance and naturally, the wonderful Katelyn Epperlys audition.

The Idol fame machine is working too, with one special audition having found big audiences on the web. The performance in question was from one General Larry Platt, a 62-year-old vet from Georgia, singing his song'Pants on the Ground'.

unfortunately for a large amount of Idol fans, this may be the last season with Simon Cowell. Having come to the end of his contract, Cowell appears to have decided to move on from american idol, and rumination is rife as to who will replace him. Names like Elton John, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight and George Cloony are being thrown around, but the actual replacement is certain to be kept a closely guarded secret for a while yet.

once again this year, American Idol is allowing contestants to use their own instruments during performances. This has been featuring heavily on the show for the past couple of seasons, and whilst it isn't to everyone's tastes, it does add an aspect to the North American Idol auditions that has been lacking over time.

Also this year we'll be seeing the return of 'Idol Gives Back' on American Idol. It's intended to be held during the final 7 result show, and will most likely be showing videos of all the great things American Idol is doing to help people across the world. The date for the show is at present set as Apr the 21st.

The format of the show remains the same this year – the initial few weeks concentrate on the diverse city auditions, giving back-stories to the competitors and letting us all start to know them. The aim at the contestants during this stage is to receive their'Golden Ticket' and move on to the following phase, Hollywood. During the Hollywood auditions, the speed is stepped up and those who have made it are expected to perform to their best. 24 are selected, and these american idol finalists move on to the show correctly. They then compete for the judges and audiences favor, facing weekly'votes' over who stays and who goes home!

American Idol TV Guide pre-show filming by eekles

ultimately, we'll again be seeing everyone's favourite Ryan Seacrest, presenting American Idol with his usual flair and unique style. Seacrest is also rumored to be in line for Cowells role on the series ; however it's been mentioned that he favors his current presenter's position and would not like to take on the judges chair.
american idols

American Idol
contathinking | February 6, 2010 | 7:25 pm

American Idol

American Idol auditions hit Seattle by PatL

It's all change on American Idol for 2010, with the ninth season of the show featuring new judges and missing some regular faces. Paula Abdul isn't part of the show, having signed up to head off to the North American version of the UK talent show X-Factor. Her place has been taken by a number of guest judges, with one in particular that will turn into a permanent fixture on the show.

American Idol auditions hit Seattle by PatL

Ellen DeGeneres articulated on her very own 'Ellen' show that she would be starring as Paula's replacement, and will definitely be joining the current panel with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi. We are also going to be seeing a number of guest judges, with the likes of Kristin Chenoweth, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige, Joe Jonas, Victoria Beckham, Neil Patrick Harris and Katy Perry!

American Idol auditions hit Seattle by PatL

This year's auditions have been held all over the states as usual, in towns like Denver, Orlando, los angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Arlington and Foxsborough. A number of potential idols are already beginning to stand out, with performances from Vanessa Wolfe, Mallorie Haley and Keia Johnson having hit a specific high note with the judges at the Atlanta and Boston auditions. During the Chicago auditions, one or two performers particularly stood out like Paige DeChausse, Marcus Jones, Justin Ray, Keith Semple, John Park, Angela Martin, Charity Vance and of course, the smashing Katelyn Epperlys audition.

The Idol fame machine is already working too, with one actual audition having found big audiences online. The performance in question was from one General Larry Platt, a 62-year-old veteran from Georgia, singing his song'Pants on the Ground'.

sadly for a large amount of Idol fans, this can be the last season with Simon Cowell. Having come to the end of his contract, Cowell appears to have decided to move on from american idol, and speculation is common as to who will replace him. Names such as Elton John, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight and George Cloony are being thrown around, but the particular replacement is sure to be kept a closely guarded secret for a while yet.

once more this year, American Idol is allowing competitors to use their own instruments during performances. This has been featuring heavily on the show for the past couple of seasons, and whilst it is not to everybody's tastes, it does add a side to the North American Idol auditions which has been lacking over time.

Also this year we'll be seeing the return of 'Idol Gives Back' on american idol. It's intended to be held during the final 7 result show, and will definitely be showing videos of all the great things American Idol is doing to help folks globally. The date for the show is at present set as April the 21st.

The format of the show stays the same this year – the first few weeks concentrate on the various city auditions, giving back-stories to the contestants and letting us all start to know them. The aim for the contestants during this stage is to receive their'Golden Ticket' and move on to the following phase, Hollywood. In the Hollywood auditions, the pace is stepped up and those who have made it are expected to perform to their best. 24 are selected, and these american idol finalists move on to the show correctly. They then contend for the judges and audiences favor, facing weekly'votes' over who stays and who goes home!

American Idol auditions hit Seattle by PatL

finally, we'll again be seeing everyone's favorite Ryan Seacrest, presenting american idol with his usual panache and unique style. Seacrest is also rumoured to be in line for Cowells role on the series ; however it has been mentioned that he likes his current presenter's position and would not like to take on the judges chair.
american idol final

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