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  'American Idol' finalists come to show's defense against racism allegations

  January 28, 2013
  American Idol finalists are coming to the show's defense in light of recent news the reality singing competition may be getting sued for racism.
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  Erika Van Pelt: My age certainly played a role in 'American Idol' ouster

  March 23, 2012
  Erika Van Pelt was axed from American Idol during Thursday night's live results show broadcast on Fox, deciding the eleventh season's Top 9 finalists.
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  Shannon Magrane: Girl viewers have to vote for 'American Idol' girls

  March 16, 2012
  Shannon Magrane was eliminated from American Idol during Thursday night's live results show broadcast on Fox, determining the eleventh season's Top 10 finalists.
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  'American Idol' finalist James Durbin marries girlfriend Heidi Lowe

  January 1, 2012
  "American Idol" contestant James Durbin said he married longtime girlfriend Heidi Lowe on New Year's Eve in rural California.
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  Kate Gosselin runs Las Vegas Strip marathon in under five hours

  December 6, 2011
  Kate Gosselin planned to "kill it" in a marathon event on the Las Vegas Strip, and according to the former Kate Plus 8 star, she succeeded.
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  'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe: No big changes for Season 11

  November 25, 2011
  American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says the show won't be implementing any big changes for its upcoming eleventh season.
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  Scotty McCreery: I thought Lauren Alaina would win 'American Idol'

  May 26, 2011
  Scotty McCreery was crowned American Idol's tenth-season winner during Wednesday night's live finale broadcast on Fox, becoming the fourth-straight male finalist to take home American Idol's title.
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  'American Idol' crowns Scotty McCreery champion over Lauren Alaina

  May 26, 2011
  American Idol has crowned another male winner.
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  Haley Reinhart: Casey and I "played the game" with dating rumors

  May 20, 2011
  Haley Reinhart's American Idol journey came to an end when she was eliminated during Thursday night's live results show which determined the competition's Top 2 finalists, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery.
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  James Durbin: I really feel I accomplished a lot on 'American Idol'

  May 13, 2011
  James Durbin's American Idol journey ended when he was eliminated during Thursday night's live results show which determined the competition's Top 3 finalists.

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