American Idol season 12
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The twelfth season of American Idol premiered on January 16, 2013, as part of the mid-season of the 2012–13 network television season. Ryan Seacrest returned as host. Randy Jackson returned for his tw
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American Idol season 11
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The eleventh season of American Idol premiered on Fox on January 18, 2012, and concluded on May 23, 2012. Ryan Seacrest returned as host, while Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler all retu
American Idol season 12
…after this season, having only served on the judges panel for one season, to focus on their music careers. After a sharp drop in ratings during the eleventh season, Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly announced that the show would undergo "some creative tweaking" for the following season. After two seasons…
A helicopter view of American Idol auditions at Petco Park in San Diego, July 8, 2011
Phillip Phillips in Paris, March 2013
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Joshua Ledet at the White House