American Idol

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The 8,220 users who count themselves as American Idol fans have written a total of 913 reviews.

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This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), more

This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), Paula Abdul,and as of season 8,Kara DioGuardi, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.

American Idol was started as a spinoff of Pop Idol, a U.K. series with the same general format and also featuring Simon Cowell as a judge. It has since emerged as hit series in its own right, propelling FOX to the top of television rankings, inspiring various merchandise, and launching the careers of many hit-stars. This show also lead to a short-lived spinoff with younger singers called American Juniors.

The series is currently in its eighth season, featuring what the judges are describing as the best crop of new talent yet. Changes have been made to the season, with contestants allowed to play instruments during the program's famous "Hollywood Week" and a renewed focus on talent, rather than guest celebrities.

American Idol can generally be caught Tuesday and Wednesday nights on FOX. However, watch listings, as airings are often extended from their original broadcast times, to as much as two hours in length. You can also catch American Idol: Rewind in syndication, a program narrated by Clay Aiken, featuring the best of past seasons. American Idol is also available on DVD, and specials about the program are often seen on both TV Guide Channel and FOX Reality. less

• Guest Judges For Season 9

  Due to the loss of Paula Abdul, Season 9 will feature guest celebrity judges during the audition process, these celebs include Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Shania Twain, Mary J Blige, Joe Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, & Katy Perry.

  Due to the loss of Paula Abdul, Season 9 will feature guest celebrity judges during the audition process, these celebs include Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Shania Twain, Mary J Blige, Joe Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, & Katy Perry. less

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• Ellen DeGeneres new Idol Judge

  Ellen DeGeneres has been confirmed as the 4th full time judge replacing the departed Paula Abdul.

  Ellen DeGeneres has been confirmed as the 4th full time judge replacing the departed Paula Abdul.less

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• Allison Iraheta's new song, anyone?

  This is honestly the best post-Idol song I've heard in the 3 seasons I've watched. It's radio-ready. Allison Iraheta doesn't disapoint!! Here it is everyone, Friday I'll Be Over U: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLHJcPrC6dw

  This is honestly the best post-Idol song I've heard in the 3 seasons I've watched. It's radio-ready. Allison Iraheta doesn't disapoint!! Here it is everyone, Friday I'll Be Over U: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLHJcPrC6dw less

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  7.5 Good

  Okay it was great the first few seasons, now its just a joke. hide show

  I used to really enjoy watching this show. My family and i would have a special day where we'd all sit together and watch the show for one night. But now its just gone down hill. It was great up until season 6. Then somthing happned. Now the show is for amatures looking for some screen time on international television. And the past few seasons havent even had great ratings. The show has become a joke for all americans. There is truley no more raw talent. The show to me dosnt have a very bright future to look forward too.

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  lamersammy Added Oct 11, 2009 All my reviews
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  4.5 Poor

  Dont get why ppl like this so much. hide show

  American Idol is a contest reality show about ppl singing and competing against each other to see who will be the next American Idol.
  I rlly dont get what the fuzz is all about. This isnt as good as ppl say. Is boring actually. Just watching ppl singing, wow, big deal. I dont see why ppl like this show so much. Just a bunch of ppl singing. Is just boring. American Idol is one of the most watched reality shows in American Tele vision, but I dont see why. Seein a bunch of guys and girls singing crappy songs is as boring as hell. Why do ppl like it so much?

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  seriesguy3998 Added Sep 6, 2009 All my reviews
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  6 Fair

  It's an OK show; not the best, but it's definitely not the worst. One thing's for sure, it gets kind of old, fast. hide show

  American Idol was one of my favorite television shows when I was very little, probably eight or nine. I just loved the fact that all of these random, undiscovered people with gifted voices could go up against light, medium, and harsh judges and see if they're REALLY gifted singers or not. I was always a total fan of this show in the first six seasons, but after that, it just lost its spark.
  
  It's just not interesting anymore; I guess after nine seasons of seeing some teenage and young adult singers walking on stage and belting their hearts out, and some of them really screwing up, it gets kind of old. Now I only watch it for the auditions, because those are hilarious.

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  lisafregilt Added Jul 28, 2009 All my reviews
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  1 Abysmal

  ONE OF THE WORSE SHOWS EVER!!!! hide show

  I don't know why I started watching this stupid show. This show is scripted, fixed, and just lame. I'm not watching this at all in the 9th season or any other season of this show. It's a complete waste of time. All the judges and host could be replaced easily. Yet they keep on there and don't give anybody else not famous to get a chance judge the show.I started this show in in the middle of season five and I've been ever since and I like 16 and I was just to young to really what kind horror this stupid show really is.

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  jerseyjones Added Jun 15, 2009 All my reviews
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  8 Great

  It's a good show and fun to watch, but it's getting a little old. hide show

  I can remember the very first time I ever watched American Idol, when season 2 first started. Since then, I started to look forward to the middle of January every year. However, now I feel the show is getting a little old, and I wonder of people are starting to get tired of it. The one thing I still get really excited about seeing is the auditions at the very beginning. Those can be so funny and unpredictable, but usually the funny ones are also sad. It is also interesting to see what songs the contestants choose to sing and to see what the weekly themes are when it gets down to the final 12 (or in this year's case, 13). One more thing...has anyone else noticed that Ryan has stopped saying "Secrest, out!" at the end of the shows? I have. I wonder why. Marebear2009, out!

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  marebear2009 Added Jun 9, 2009 All my reviews