The talent show that spearheaded other singing contests announced that it will have its final bow together with its last season.
The singing competition that etched a mark since its pilot episode back in 2002 continued to reign ratings and endorsements, especially during its first nine years on air.
There is no denying that American Idol set the notch when it comes to defining talent discovery because years later, other shows with the same format followed.
As part of the show’s success, some of its notable alumni will appear in a few of the latest season’s episodes. Together with Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr, the last hoorah of uncovering America’s greatest talents will continue until they find the final Idol the show will produce.
“American Idol has been a big part of my life for so long, it’s frankly hard to imagine it without it. It’s been a remarkable journey, and I feel very fortunate to have been part of a show that made television history in countless ways. It’s a show about chasing and fulfilling dreams, and truth be told, it helped some of my own dreams come true too.” Says the long time host Seacrest. (Cited: http://www.etonline.com/tv/164255_american_idol_ending_after_season_15/)
Long before JLo, Lopez and Connick, the original trio who owned the three judges’ seats were Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. The queer and sometimes clashing personalities of these three are some of the reasons why the show attracted audiences especially during their first year.
After Cowell left Idol, Abdul and Jackson followed. The coveted seats were then replenished by other big personalities including Ellen De Generes, Steven Tyler and Mariah Carey.
Television will never be the same again after the show takes its final bow, but the legacy it will leave will surely be remembered as the stars that came from this reality show already created names for themselves.
Of course, there’s the first ever idol Kelly Clarkson, whom the audience loved even more after she set foot in the real world of Hollywood. There’s also the iconic country singer Carrie Underwood, who is not only known for her singing prowess, but she also became a female symbol of the definitive genre she possessed since her idol days.
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