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American Idol: Season 12 Ratings (Thursdays)
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American Idol is surely still a big success for Fox but the ratings have fallen quite a bit in the past couple years. Will they keep falling? How many seasons away is the show from being cancelled? It'll be interesting to find out.
Original judge Randy Jackson is joined at the table by Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, and Nicki Minaj. As always, Ryan Seacrest is the series' host.
The 12th season of American Idol typically airs twice a week on Fox; on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Below are the TV show's latest Thursday ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if American Idol is going to be cancelled or renewed for season 13.
These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page:
Final Thursday »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Taylor Hicks -- 'American Idol' Judges Come With an Expiration Date
3 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Just how replaceable Are "American Idol" judges? According to "Idol" champ Taylor Hicks ... Super Duper Replaceable. Taylor was out in L.A. on Friday when our photog asked the season five winner the only interesting thing left to ask about "Idol" ... is it time to replace All the judges? Randy Jackson -- the last remaining original judge -- made his exit after the season finale, and it's been reported that newbie judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey »
- TMZ Staff
American Idol will struggle to attract top talent
13 hours ago | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Insiders believe 'American Idol' will struggle to attract A-List judges next season. While Randy Jackson has quit and producers are reportedly hoping to replace his fellow judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban to boost falling ratings next year, insiders believe they won't find it easy to attract top talent. A source told Naughty But Nice Rob: 'No big star wants to be associated with a dying show. Who wants to be the one that killed 'Idol' while they were the judge? 'If less people watch, you make less money and can pay your talent less. It is as simple as that. 'Gone are the days of $18 million contracts like Mariah got. Now the judges will be lucky »
15 'American Idol' judges we'd like to see
13 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
As "American Idol's" ratings have dipped to record lows this season, it's clear that the singing competition needs to shake it up and the best place to start is with the judges. Randy Jackson has already said he won't be back, but it's expected that most or all of the rest of the panel could be leaving with him. Here's a look at a few judges we'd like see at the table. We cast a wide net, expanding beyond singers. Hey, if Heidi Klum can judge "America's Got Talent," why can't a non-singer judge "American Idol?" Check out all 15 suggestions »
- Melinda Newman, Daniel Fienberg and Chris Eggertsen
‘The Voice’ Brings Back Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green for Fall
21 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
NBC is bringing back its original coach lineup for “The Voice” this fall, as Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green join Adam Levine and Blake Shelton once again in the spinning chairs.
Usher and Shakira aren’t departing the show, however — the pair will return to coach “Voice’s” midseason cycle next year, the Peacock confirmed.
“We locked in a plan several months ago to have the outstanding Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green rejoin Blake and Adam for cycle 5, and we’re pleased to announce that the original four coaches are going to be back together in the fall,” said NBC’s alternative head, Paul Telegdy. “…And after careful consideration of everyone’s schedules for next spring, we are excited to be returning the current cycle of judges — Shakira and Usher along with Blake and Adam — for cycle 6, which will premiere after the Winter Olympics.”
Exec producer Mark Burnett added: “I »
- AJ Marechal
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Are Sitting Together At Billboard Awards
21 hours ago | HollywoodLife | See recent HollywoodLife news »
What an interesting picture! Justin and Selena will both be performing at the Billboard Awards on May 17, and they are going to keep close through the whole ceremony. Is this further proof that they are fully committed to each other?
Let’s hope this won’t be awkward! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez will be sitting side-by-side at the 2013 Billboard Awards on May 19, as shown in this new picture of the seating arrangements. Will this bring them back together for good?
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez: Together At Billboard Awards
Justin, 19, and Selena, 20, are both sitting in the front row, just ahead of American Idol judges Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban.
“U wanted proof @justinbieber & @selenagomez @billboard seats r 2gether? Here u go!” tweeted backstage spy Brad Bessey, along with this picture.
How interesting! HollywoodLife.com previously reported that Justin is planning on singing his romantic song “Take You, »
- Eleanore Hutch
'Idol' Finale Hits Record Low
17 May 2013 11:28 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
New York — Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
According to Nielsen Co. figures Friday, Candice Glover's victory over Kree Harrison was watched by 14.3 million viewers. That's a 33 percent drop from the year before, when 21.5 million viewers saw Phillip Phillips claim the "Idol" crown. That represented the show's previous record low finale audience.
"American Idol" saw an even steeper 44 percent drop among advertiser-coveted young adults for Thursday's finale.
The lack of interest in the winner of this year's contest parallels the show's declining ratings for the season. Fox is scrambling to revive the singing contest that once dominated TV, revamping the judges' panel and making yet-to-be detailed format changes.
Original judge Randy Jackson has already announced his exit. »
- AP
Mariah Carey: Why She Didn’t Give Jennifer Lopez A Standing Ovation
17 May 2013 11:14 AM, PDT | HollywoodLife | See recent HollywoodLife news »
There appeared to be a diva face-off on the season finale of ‘American Idol,’ but an eyewitness tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that viewers were fooled by a bit of editing.
The season finale of American Idol on May 16 was exciting, but it was Mariah Carey’s potential diss towards Jennifer Lopez that caught viewers’ attention! At the end of J.Lo’s performance of “Live It Up,” it appeared as though Mariah refrained from giving a standing ovation while her fellow judges Randy Jackson, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj leapt to their feet.
Mariah Carey: Jennifer Lopez Diss Never Happened — Dress Too Tight To Stand
However, an eyewitness tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively, “During the entire performance, Mariah was dancing in her chair and loving every single minute of it. When the confetti dropped, Mariah took some of it and waved it around in celebration of how well J.Lo did. »
- Christopher Rogers
Weeklings!: Judging the “American Idol” Judges
17 May 2013 8:28 AM, PDT | The Backlot | See recent The Backlot news »
Now that season 12 is over, let’s judge Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, and Mariah Carey. And hell, Seacrest too.
Candice Glover is the undisputed champ of American Idol‘s twelfth season, and I think she’d want us to celebrate that. Well, I have an idea: Let’s rip apart the strange, iffy panel of judges and their cackling ringleader Ryan Seacrest. Ready to throw some high, shady notes at these millionaires? Good. Dim the lights, Kieran, let’s do this.
The post Weeklings!: Judging the “American Idol” Judges appeared first on thebacklot.com. »
- Louis Virtel
American Idol Winner Candice Glover to Release Debut Album Music Speaks in Summer 2013
17 May 2013 7:41 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Winning American Idol is just the beginning for Candice Glover! The 23-year-old singer is set to release her debut album, Music Speaks, this summer. The album, with an anticipated July 16 release, is already available for pre-order on iTunes and will feature her Idol coronation song, "I Am Beautiful." Candice will definitely be the last Idol winner to receive critiques from Randy Jackson, who announced that he'll be exiting the show. In fact, sources tell E! News that Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban will all not be back for the show's 13th season. For now though, Candice is headed for the American Idol Live! 2013 concert tour. The 40-show tour kicks of June 29 and will make stops in »
Diva-Off: Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey Take the Stage For American Idol
17 May 2013 6:44 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
It was the battle of the divas on the American Idol season 12 finale in La last night, and we're not just talking about contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison facing off for the final time. Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey both took the stage to sing during the finale, with Mariah singing a medley of her biggest hits in a formfitting white gown and J Lo energetically performing "Live It Up" alongside Pitbull. Judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson also got in on the action on stage, making Nicki Minaj the only judge who didn't do a performance of some kind. This all came hot on the heels of persistent rumors that Nicki won't return to Idol next year. J Lo's American Idol show marks the first time she's returned to the program since she stepped down as a judge last year. There have been rumors that Jennifer may return to American Idol, »
- Maria Mercedes Lara
“American Idol” Finale: So You Think You Candice?
17 May 2013 6:44 AM, PDT | The Backlot | See recent The Backlot news »
Did Candice pull off a win? And did Adam Lambert pull off his mascara? (Yes.)
“Candice, why you gotta make this all about you?”
Look. You can pretend the Idol finale is some grandiose, tasteless, freakish spectacle. You can even think that logically. Because it’s true and undeniable and shut up about it. But you can’t deny that the Idol finale reminds you — for a few shimmery moments — that these competitors are viable mainstream singers whether or not they actually end up being successful. They can work alongside real industry vets and not look miscast in their shadows. I dig that — especially when some of the veterans (Mariah Carey and guest performer Jennifer Lopez, in this case) look less than professional as they lip-sync their hits (and non-hits, in the case of poor Jennifer) to the horrified awe of millions. Come on, Mariah! You nail “My All” and »
- Louis Virtel
Nicki Minaj Leaving American Idol After This Season
17 May 2013 | National Ledger | See recent National Ledger news »
Nicki Minaj is leaving 'American Idol' after one season. The 'Moment For Life' singer has reportedly decided not to return to the reality show's judging panel because she wants to focus on her own music career. A source told UsMagazine.com ''It's safe to say she isn't coming back to 'Idol'. She's okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway.'' The 30-year-old rapper joined the show alongside fellow new judges Keith Urban and Mariah Carey, and veteran judge Randy Jackson, who recently confirmed he is leaving the show. It was previously revealed that producers want to see the show return to a three-judge format next season for the first time in five years in a bid to combat the show's declining ratings. Kevin Reilly, Fox's entertainment chairman, also revealed all of the judges, including Nicki, had been invited back. »
‘American Idol’: [Spoiler] Is The Season 12 Winner
17 May 2013 5:14 AM, PDT | HollywoodLife | See recent HollywoodLife news »
Season 12 had some of the best talent ever on the show and on May 16, a winner was crowned. See who took home the title below!
Kree Harrison and Candice Glover battled it out to the very end and now, one girl’s life is about to change dramatically! After a long season of American Idol, the winner is….
‘American Idol’ Winner — Candice Glover Wins Season 12
Candice Glover! At the end of the night, Candice took the title from season 11 champ Phillip Phillips! However, it was a night full of treats before the winner was announced.
The Season 12 Finale: A Night Full Of Performances
On the May 16 finale, you could cut the tension with a knife! But the nerves were broken up by some amazing performances by Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert, The Band Perry, Psy and Keith Urban.
Jenelle Arthur started the night of performances with a fun song, »
- Christopher Rogers
Mariah Carey Disses Jennifer Lopez: Refuses To Give Her Standing Ovation
17 May 2013 5:08 AM, PDT | HollywoodLife | See recent HollywoodLife news »
It was a battle of the divas on the season finale of ‘American Idol’ — and we’re not talking about the contestants!
Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez, who are rumored to be rivals, both performed on the May 16 season finale of American Idol. J.Lo was given the prime spot of performing her new song “Live It Up” before the coronation of the season 12 champ, but Mariah didn’t seem enthused. While Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban jumped to their feet at the end of the song, Mariah continued sitting and instead, playfully toyed with a streamer. How rude!
Mariah Carey Disses Jennifer Lopez
Even though Mariah was given the opportunity to sing a medley of her own hits at the top of the finale, she seemed unamused by the positive response J.Lo received.
The present and former judges do have a complicated history. It seems Mariah »
- Christopher Rogers
Keith Urban willing to return to 'American Idol'
17 May 2013 3:30 AM, PDT | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
Keith Urban has already said he would be willing to return to American Idol as a judge, but for the time being, his future on the show remains up in the air, the singer said Thursday backstage at the American Idol finale.
“I have no idea. All I know is that there is talk about it,” he says. “For me, I’m in the studio literally this week finishing up my album and putting a tour together, hitting the road in July. So onwards.”
Just yesterday, Urban told reporters that he would be open to returning as a judge next season, »
- Sandra Gonzalez
Candice Glover wins 'American Idol 12'
17 May 2013 2:22 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Los Angeles, May 17: Candice Glover has been declared the winner of the 12th season of American singing reality show "American Idol", becoming the first female to win the competition since 2007.
The 23-year-old was announced winner during the grand finale Thursday.
Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson judged the finale as contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison competed for the winner's title.
The finale was shown live in India on Big CBS Love.
Ians »
- Leon David
American Idol: Season 12 Ratings (Wednesdays)
17 May 2013 2:02 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
While American Idol still draws impressive ratings, they aren't nearly as impressive as they once were. Will new judges help turn the ratings slide around? Could the show actually be in danger of being cancelled this year? That seems unlikely but you never know. Stay tuned!
Ryan Seacrest returns as host and Randy Jackson is joined by three new judges; Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, and Nicki Minaj.
The 12th season of American Idol typically airs twice a week on Fox; on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Below are the TV show's latest Wednesday ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if American Idol is going to be cancelled or renewed for season 13.
These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page:
Wednesday, 05/15/13
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- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mariah Causes Twitter Uproar With 'Idol' Lip-Synch
17 May 2013 1:34 AM, PDT | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
Some viewers of American Idol were less than pleased with the alleged lip-sync performance of panel judge, Mariah Carey, during the show's finale. Shortly after Candice Sullivan was crowned the next Idol, Twitter exploded with tweets of disappointment after it appeared that Carey was lip-synching during her much-anticipated act.
American Idol Crowns A Season 12 Winner
Going toe-to-toe with former judge Jennifer Lopez, who performed her new single Live It Up along with Pitbull, Carey belted out a medley of some of her biggest hits including Vision of Love, Make It Happen, My All, Hero, We Belong Together and her new single #Beautiful.
Fans who awaited anxiously for the self-proclaimed diva to trade her seat at the judges' table and get back on stage were less than impressed, and shared their dissatisfaction on the popular social media site:
-@MariahCarey was definitely lip syncing during her performance on #idol...I guess she's lost it, why else would »
Who Won 'American Idol' 2013?
17 May 2013 1:26 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Los Angeles — The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol."
The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year. Glover looked stunned when "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested soulful 22-year-old country singer Kree Harrison from Woodville, Texas.
Glover said backstage after winning she learned to "have fun, live in the moment and be confident."
"Because in previous years I wasn't, so that's definitely the key if you want to audition for the show or have a career," she said.
After her crowning, an emotional Glover sobbed her way through her new single "I Am Beautiful."
Glover's win marks the first time a female and a nonwhite singer has won the competition since Jordin Sparks dominated the sixth season in 2007. The previous five winners – Phillip Phillips, »
- AP
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