Season 9 of American Idol - Schedule, Auditions and Contestants
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American Idol Returns for a compelling 9th Season without Paula Abdul
American Idol is a reality TV competition that sets out to find new solo musical talent, every year.
The program runs with the aim of discovering the best singer in the United States and is carried out by a series of nation-wide auditions. In the past seasons, America has chosen some aspiring and successful musicians who have gone on have thriving andlucrative careers. These include Kelly Clarkson from Season One, Carrie Underwood from Season Four, Taylor Hicks from Season Five, Jordin Sparks from Season Six, David Cook from Season Seven and Kris Allen from Season Eight.
The ninth season of American Idol is set to premiere in January 2010 on FOX. Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi will all return as judges whilt Ellen DeGeneres will be permanently replacing previous favouite Paula Abdul, as the fourth judge.
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Ellen Degeneres' Surprising Replacement as Paula Abdul Quit.
An Emmy Award-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres joined American Idol as a fourth judge. This was confirmed on September 9, 2009 on AmericanIdol.com. However, she has not played the role of a judge yet as she was signed after the auditions had primarily taken place. It has been reported that Ellen DeGeneres has signed a contract for at least five seasons.
For more on this interesting twist to Season of of American Idol, please visit Ellen Joins American Idol Season 9.
Simon Cowell's brother confirms Season 9 will be Simon's Last on American Idol
In his weekly podcast, Tony Cowell says:
Meanwhile, Simon prepares for a new season of Idol, or should I say, his LAST season of Idol. Okay, I will. Because it is. As I sit here in the sunny Caribbean with my family, a press statement is being prepared, which will confirm what everyone expected. Simon will leave Idol at the end of 2010, to concentrate on bringing the American version of The XFactor to U.S. TV in 2011. As for the panel, well, we'll have to wait a few months yet, to get the answer I know you want."
Auditions for the ninth season of American Idol were held in the following cities:
Audition City
| Date
| Audition Venue
|
|---|---|---|
Boston, Massachusetts
| 14-Jun
| 2009 Gillette Stadium
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Atlanta, Georgia
| 18-Jun
| 2009 Georgia Dome
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Chicago, Illinois
| 22-Jun
| 2009 United Center
|
Arlington, Texas
| 26-Jun
| 2009 Cowboys Stadium
|
Los Angeles, California
| 30-Jun
| 2009 Rose Bowl
|
Orlando, Florida
| 9-Jul
| 2009 Amway Arena
|
Denver, Colorado
| 14-Jul
| 2009 Invesco Field
|
Call Back Auditions for American Idol Season 9
Audition City
| Date
| Guest Fourth Judge
| Audition Venue
|
|---|---|---|---|
Denver, Colorado
| 5-Aug-09
| Victoria Beckham
| Invesco Field
|
Boston, Massachusetts
| August 13 & 14, 2009
| Victoria Beckham
| Gillette Stadium
|
Atlanta, Georgia
| August 16 & 17, 2009
| Mary J. Blige
| Georgia Dome
|
Arlington, Texas
| 24-Aug-09
| Joe Jonas
| Cowboys Stadium
|
Arlington, Texas
| 25-Aug-09
| Neil Patrick Harris
| Cowboys Stadium
|
Orlando, Florida
| 28-Aug-09
| Kristin Chenoweth
| Amway Arena
|
Chicago, Illinois
| August 30 & 31, 2009
| Shania Twain
| United Center
|
Los Angeles, California
| 3-Sep-09
| Katy Perry
| Rose Bowl
|
Los Angeles, California
| 4-Sep-09
| Avril Lavigne
| Rose Bowl
|
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I wish Paula Abdul go back to the show. I think is not going to be the same without her. Same for Simon, I adore him, I hope he stays and brings back Paula.
I agree with you, American Idol season 9 won't be the same without Paula Abdul. But the good news is that Simon might invite her to be a judge on his new X Factor, the American version which will start in 2011! More information on that on here: http://www.squidoo.com/simon-cowell-last-season-on
I have to say that after watching the first few weeks the show is definitely not the same. The only two people that I feel have any real chance on the show are Michael Lynch and Crystal Bowersox. I think Kara is trying to act like Paula way too much. I am quite diappointed this year with the show.
I have to agree, the contestants are definitely lacking the star power that we've seen in the previous years. I think it might just be that they are adjusting to singing to a live audience, which makes sense but it's time to step up the game. This week is make it break it for me, the ones who pull off performances as good as a winning finale performance will be at the top. And unfortunately I think it's only going to be the 2 you listed and possibly Didi, Siobhan and maybe even Lee.
American Idol 2010 2 years ago
American Idol 2010 will be exciting with a new judge. I hope it's not Simon last American Idol.