Are you itching for the American Idol 8th season to really get started?
First, we had to get through the world shattering news that Kara DioGuardi has been added as a fourth judge to the panel for Season 8, and what this may mean for the future of the show.
DioGuardi is younger than the three other judges and could be a move to bring in a younger audience. Adding Kara to the mix increases the girl power and will hopefully balance some of the harsher comments that have reduced finalists to tears in recent seasons.
Despite the official PR, the hottest rumor is that Paula Abdul’s wacky behavior has been her undoing. So, producers have slipped DioGuardi into the mix in order to bump Abdul from the show. However, as the talking heads in the newsroom say,” time will tell”…
American Idol 8 format changes
Meanhile, Season 8 auditions have been in full swing this summer as the show gears up for a January 13, 2009 premiere.
Watch for changes to the format in Season 8 with fewer auditions and more Hollywood rounds, along with the return of the “wild card” giving eliminated contestants a second chance to come back into the final.
And, don’t look for a feel-good “Idol Gives Back” episode this year as even American Idol proves it’s not immune to hard times.
Meanwhile, through grueling auditions in New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Diego, Omaha, Atlanta, Charleston and Miami - a handful of lucky contestants will again be headed to Hollywood where they will compete to make the Top 100, then the Top 36, onto the Top 24 and 12, Top 6 … and on to the big finale.
American Idol Spoilers & Rumors
As the season heats up, there’s lots more buzz, gossip and rumors going on as millions of fans stay glued to their TV sets throughout the season as real people compete for a real shot at super stardom.
In December, Web whispers are already making the rounds about rumored contestants Michael Castro (Jason Castro’s younger brother), Anna Kaelin (daughter of Dean Kaelin - David Archuleta’s voice coach), and Von Lee Smith of “And I Am Telling You” YouTube fame.
The hottest prospect? Joanna Pacitti, whose song “Out from Under” has already been covered by Britney Spears on her 2008 album Circus.
Meanwhile, around the Web check out the latest on contestant profiles and photos, video clips, and even more spoilers and rumors surrounding one of reality TV’s greatest hits …
More about American Idol Season 8 around the Web:
American Idol - The official site at FOX featuring the latest news, background profiles on judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Karen DioGuardi and host Ryan Seacrest, how-to’s on voting, auditions, show recaps, trivia and downloads, online games, forum and American Idol Club info, ticket availability, FAQ, and behind-the-scenes pictures and video clips.
Yahoo! Full News Coverage - American Idol - The latest breaking news and pictures from major news organizations around the Web, plus related links and a Yahoo! TV American Idol profile with an extensive contestant photo gallery, show history and info on upcoming episodes.
American Idol - Who will be the next American Idol? - A top blog and unofficial fan site offering the latest news, rumors and gossip, vital stats on contestants and regularly updated popularity checker.
American Idol - Wikipedia - From the online encyclopedia, with how it all works including the audition, the final 12, show spinoffs, a list of guest judges, synopses from seasons past, recent updates and related resources.
Television Without Pity - American Idol - The show viewed from another angle, with merciless and sometimes hilarious updates and reviews, background info on contestants, FAQ.
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