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  A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - March 2009

  December 21, 2009
  With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was.  The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones. 
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  Fox to premiere ninth season of 'American Idol' on January 12

  November 25, 2009
  Fox has announced American Idol's ninth season will premiere over the course of two consecutive nights with a two-hour broadcast on Tuesday, January 12 at 8PM ET/PT and a one-hour broadcast on Wednesday, January 13 at 8PM ET/PT.
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  We Are Heroes win 'America's Best Dance Crew's fourth-season title

  September 28, 2009
  We Are Heroes was crowned Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew's fourth-season winners during last night's live finale broadcast of the MTV reality competition series.
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  'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi shopping new 'Dropped' competition

  September 17, 2009
  Kara DioGuardi is apparently hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow American Idol judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson and develop her own reality competition series.
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  Fox rejects idea Ellen DeGeneres not qualified for 'American Idol'

  September 11, 2009
  Fox reality chief Mike Darnell claims there's no merit in criticizing new American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres for her lack of experience when it comes to critiquing musical talent.
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  Ellen DeGeneres: I'll be honest but not mean on 'American Idol'

  September 10, 2009
  Ellen DeGeneres plans on being an honest and opinionated American Idol judge, but that doesn't necessary mean she'll be another Simon Cowell.
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  Report: Ellen DeGeneres' new 'American Idol' deal is a five-year pact

  September 10, 2009
  American Idol viewers should apparently get used to seeing Ellen DeGeneres.
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  Ellen DeGeneres replacing Paula Abdul as new 'American Idol' judge

  September 10, 2009
  Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol.
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  Paula Abdul announces she's decided to leave 'American Idol'

  August 5, 2009
  In a surprising move, American Idol judge Paula Abdul has announced she has decided not to return for the show's ninth season.
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  Manager: Paula Abdul may not return to 'American Idol' judges' table

  July 20, 2009
  Paula Abdul's "invitation" to continue serving as a judge on American Idol has apparently hit a snag.

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