American Idol News

American Idol News

'American Idol' creator: Superstars lining up to replace Simon Cowell
January 14, 2010
American Idol will apparently have no shortage of possible big-name judging panel replacements for Simon Cowell.
'American Idol' premiere draws huge ratings on par with last season
January 13, 2010
Paula who? Whether it will survive Simon Cowell's 2011 absence as smoothly seems unlikely, but American Idol's ninth-season premiere appears to have weathered Paula Abdul's departure without a significant ratings impact.
'American Idol' judging more difficult than Ellen DeGeneres expected
January 13, 2010
Working as an American Idol judge is harder than Ellen DeGeneres anticipated.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck says 'American Idol' premiere was offensive
January 13, 2010
Elizabeth Hasselbeck said she was "truly bothered" by the "incredibly offensive" way American Idol portrayed a female ninth-season hopeful during last night's premiere broadcast on Fox.
Report: 'American Idol' considering Ryan Seacrest join judging panel
January 13, 2010
Fox is apparently giving serious consideration to Simon Cowell's suggestion that Ryan Seacrest replace him on American Idol's judging panel.
Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' agreement with Fox "wasn't going to happen"
January 12, 2010
Simon Cowell said his deal with Fox that will end his American Idol judging role while launching his British The X Factor reality competition series for the network in Fall 2011 was a last-minute agreement.
'American Idol' returns with new judge, old format and farewell tour
January 12, 2010
While American Idol is returning to a more familiar format, there will still be several substantial changes when the curtains go up on the show's ninth season -- including the absence of Paula Abdul, the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, and Simon Cowell serving on the judging panel for the final time.
Ellen DeGeneres "Very, very sad" about Simon Cowell's 'Idol' exit
January 12, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres' first official day as an American Idol judge just so happened to coincide with Simon Cowell inking a deal with Fox that will end his judging role on the reality series following its ninth season.
Fox and Simon Cowell confirm 'American Idol' exit, 'X Factor' launch
January 11, 2010
Fox and Simon Cowell have confirmed he will leave American Idol after its 2010 season to focus on launching an American edition of his British The X Factor reality competition series for the network in Fall 2011.
Piers Morgan: I won't be replacing Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'
January 11, 2010
After initially avoiding the issue, the odds-on favorite to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol has pulled himself out of the running.