American Idol 8

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The wait is over! The 2009 American Idol 8 premiere / American Idol season 8 episode 1 is here to usher in another fantastic season of music, drama, intrigue and everything else that comes with this hit reality competition show. Simon, Paula and Randy, together with the new judge Kara DioGuardi, will once again start the season with auditions from all over America. We will see talent and crazy antics, laughter and drama, all in the way to choosing the next American Idol. Who will it be? The 2009 American Idol 8 premiere will be composed of a two-night episode that will pave the way and set the tone for American Idol season 8. David Cook, American Idol 7 champ, will hopefully be there to
recap the year that was, how his life changed since winning the crown last May. And I'm sure we will see the other American Idol 7 contestants as well.

Tune in to American Idol season 8 episode 1 / American Idol 8.01 (s08e01) as we welcome the hopefuls this season because one of them will be the next big star.

For all of you American Idol 8 fanatics out there, the full video stream of the 2009 American Idol 8 premiere / American Idol season 8 episode 1 will be available on this site very soon for those who prefer to watch it online. And I'm sure many of you will want to watch it again even after you have seen it on TV. Please check back for it regularly as the copy will be posted here very soon. In the meantime, here is a short entry on what to expect this season and a teaser of American Idol 8 / American Idol season 8.



The 'Wild Card' that was practiced in the early seasons of the show will effectively apply on March 5. The judges will choose among the eliminated contestants and choose three to bring back to the competition for a second chance. Also, the Hollywood round will accommodate as many as 36 contestants instead of the usual 24 to give more chance for the people to show what they got. And starting February 17, America will help decide who should be in the Top 12. One male, one female and the next top vote getter from the three split groups consisting of 12 people each, will earn the ticket to the final.

The ongoing recession has also forced "Idol Gives Back", a charity program conducted regularly by American Idol, to be canceled this season. The reason is clear, the producers feel that asking people to donate money for a good cause during a recession is simple not advisable. According to producers, they may include that portion in the future but it won't be on a regular basis.


American Idol season 8 Schedule


Tuesday, Jan. 13 (8:00-10:00 PM) Season Premiere, Part 1
Wednesday, Jan. 14 (8:00-10:00 PM) Season Premiere, Part 2
Tuesday, Jan. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM) Auditions Episode
Wednesday, Jan. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM) Auditions Episode
Tuesday, Jan. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM) Auditions Episode
Wednesday, Jan. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM) Auditions Episode
Thursday, Jan. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM) Auditions Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM) Hollywood Round, Part 2
Tuesday, Feb. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM) Hollywood Round, Part 3
Wednesday, Feb. 11 (8:00-10:00 PM) Hollywood Round, Part 4
Top 36 Semifinalists Announced
Tuesday, Feb. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM) 12 Semifinalists Perform
Wednesday, Feb. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM)
First LIVE Results Show Finalists Advance
Tuesday, Feb. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM) 12 Semifinalists Perform
Wednesday, Feb. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM)
LIVE Results Show Finalists Advance
Tuesday, March 3 (8:00-10:00 PM) 12 Semifinalists Perform
Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-9:00 PM)
LIVE Results Show Finalists Advance
Thursday, March 5 (8:00-9:00 PM) Wild Card Round
Top 12 Finalists Revealed
Tuesday, March 10 (8:00-10:00 PM) Top 12 Finalists Perform