Only 3 shows have ever been #1 for five seasons in a row, and one of them is the uber-popular American Idol. Heading into its 9th season on January 12th, some changes have been made to the formatting since its premiere in 2002. It’s first 7 seasons involved 3 judges: Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul; each had their own professional backgrounds in music, and the most recent, eighth, season featured a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, who also had a professional background in music. For the ninth season, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will replace Paula Abdul as a judge. Some fans questioned this replacement decision because of Ellen DeGeneres not having an actual music career following, but anyone who watches her show does know that she definitely has good taste and rhythm. Also, I think that Ellen DeGeneres will bring to the show a view that will be much closer to that of the viewers. The show has been hosted all 8 seasons by Ryan Seacrest, who is also hosting the 9th season. Contestants must be 16-28 years old in order to audition.
The show features contestants from around the country who have auditioned in one of the following locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and Orlando. The judges will each be able to give their insight on the performances of the contest’s singing abilities, but it is ultimately the viewer’s decision. The show airs two nights a week, and each first night the voting opens for viewers to have their say via telephone or text messaging, with the results on the following night.
This will be the first year I am going to be tuning in to watch this much-loved show, mainly because Ellen Degeneres is going to be judging. So if you’re already a fan, leave a comment with your opinion, or let us know if you’re going to be watching this season like me, or why you don’t watch.
The show features contestants from around the country who have auditioned in one of the following locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and Orlando. The judges will each be able to give their insight on the performances of the contest’s singing abilities, but it is ultimately the viewer’s decision. The show airs two nights a week, and each first night the voting opens for viewers to have their say via telephone or text messaging, with the results on the following night.
This will be the first year I am going to be tuning in to watch this much-loved show, mainly because Ellen Degeneres is going to be judging. So if you’re already a fan, leave a comment with your opinion, or let us know if you’re going to be watching this season like me, or why you don’t watch.
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