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"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): :  -- Here's a first look at the top 36 contestants on "American Idol."
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): :  -- US Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox
"The Insider" (2004): Season 8: Episode 19 -- The "American Idol" finalists talk to "The Insider" at their photoshoot!
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): :  -- Former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry and his band perform their new single, "Over You," from the self-titled CD, "Daughtry."
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): :  -- Hannah Storm chats with "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson about his battle with diabetes and how he changed his lifestyle for the better.

Overview

User Rating:
4.9/10   6,463 votes
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Creator:
Simon Fuller
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Contact:
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | unknown full episode list
Release Date:
11 June 2002 (USA) more
Tagline:
Thousands audition... Millions vote.... One wins. more
Plot:
Twelve finalists and/or future singers (six men and six women) who were selected from America, compete... more
Awards:
Won 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 29 wins & 70 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5751 articles)
Adam Lambert Taught Himself How to Sing
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Lambert 'ignores sexuality comments'
 (From digitalspy. 8 November 2009, 4:44 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Gives "Reality" TV a whole new meaning. more (126 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 4 of 258)

Ryan Seacrest ... Himself - Host / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)
Simon Cowell ... Himself - Judge / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)

Paula Abdul ... Herself - Judge / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)
Randy Jackson ... Himself - Judge / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
American Idol (USA) (new title)
American Idol 2 (USA) (promotional title)
American Idol 3 (USA) (alternative title)
American Idol 4 (USA) (fourth season title)
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Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Malaysia:U | Singapore:PG | Australia:G (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG (audition segments)

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Trivia:
Top 12 Rankings (2006): - Winner: Taylor Hicks, - 2nd place: Katharine McPhee, - 3rd place: Elliott Yamin, - 4th place: Chris Daughtry, - 5th place: Paris Bennett, - 6th place: Kellie Pickler, - 7th place: Ace Young, - 8th place: Bucky Covington, - 9th place: Mandisa Hundley, - 10th place: Lisa Tucker, - 11th place: Kevin Covais, - 12th place: Melissa McGhee more
Quotes:
[says this catchphrase everytime before the intro credits begin]
Ryan Seacrest: This... is "American Idol"!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) (V) more

FAQ

Who is the best selling contestant of American Idol?
Was Simon Cowell going to quit if Sanjaya won season 6?
What is 'Idol Gives Back'?
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42 out of 66 people found the following comment useful.
Gives "Reality" TV a whole new meaning., 19 February 2004
Author: thelonewolf74 from Nanaimo BC

If it weren't for Simon Cowell, I have to wonder how many people would watch this show. I admit this says something of my character, but he's the reason I watch this show. His blunt matter of fact, tell-it-like-is approach to telling the unvarnished truth to the no-talent wannabes who audition is something I find very refreshing. Especially when their egos and attitudes are directly proportional to the extent that they suck -- meaning the more they suck, the more ego and attitude they tend to have. (Not with all, but certainly a lot of them) Then there are others who don't have attitude and are devastated by criticism and can be seen in tears later, and even if they were bad I feel a little sorry for them. But that's simply the reality, of the music business and if these kids can't handle it, then they shouldn't be trying to forge a career as a musical artist.

That's reality, and Simon gives them this much needed reality check. It's reality TV in every sense of the word.

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