World Idol will air in December; American Juniors 2 won’t air this fall. Winners of all the world’s Idol shows, including Kelly Clarkson, will face off as part of World Idol this December. Instead of a full-length series, the London-based show will air as a two-episode special, and “[v]iewers cannot vote for their own countrymen,”… continue reading
American Juniors
final American Juniors band member revealed tonight; single out today.
final American Juniors band member revealed tonight; single out today. The fifth and final American Juniors group member will be revealed tonight on the 8 p.m. ET penultimate episode of the relatively unpopular American Idol spin-off. Also today, the show’s first record will be released. Billboard reports that One Step Closer “will feature the reality… continue reading
Sunday’s L.A. American Idol 3 auditions will be shown on American Juniors.
Sunday’s L.A. American Idol 3 auditions will be shown on American Juniors. The first auditions for American Idol 3 will be held in L.A. this Sunday (details; you can start lining up for the show at noon on Friday), and those who audition may see themselves on TV as soon as next week. Tuesday’s American… continue reading
with two group slots open, is American Juniors “insufferable” or “refreshing”?
with two group slots open, is American Juniors “insufferable” or “refreshing”? Disagreeing with The New York Times’ Frank Rich, who called American Juniors “Fox’s insufferable weekly tots’ talent contest,” and with viewers who have been steadily abandoning the show, Slate’s Ann Hulbert says it is “refreshing summer entertainment for the family.” She argues that “the… continue reading
American Juniors judges are Deborah Gibson, Gladys Knight, Justin Guarini.
American Juniors judges are Deborah Gibson, Gladys Knight, Justin Guarini. Deborah Gibson, the performer formerly known as Debbie Gibson, will judge American Juniors along with Gladys Knight. Joining them tonight, when the first group of 20 semifinalists performs, will be American Idol‘s Justin Guarini. He’s a guest judge, however, and won’t stay on the show… continue reading
Last Comic Standing helps NBC win Tues.; American Juniors wins its hour.
Last Comic Standing helps NBC win Tues.; American Juniors wins its hour. NBC’s Last Comic Standing “dominated from 9-11 p.m.” with an average of 9.7 million viewers, and ending its second hour with 10.1 million viewers. Although FOX won the first hour of the evening with American Juniors‘ 8.7 million viewers, NBC won the night…. continue reading
American Juniors debuts tonight.
American Juniors debuts tonight. FOX gives kids ages 6 to 13 a chance at stardom (but not humiliation) tonight at 8 p.m. ET when American Juniors debuts. Unlike its parent show, however, there won’t be just one winner, but five, and together they’ll form a new group. The show’s structure involves viewers voting for their… continue reading
Ryan will host American Juniors.
Ryan will host American Juniors. Ryan Seacrest will not get the summer–or the fall–off, as he will be the host of FOX’s American Juniors, which debuts tomorrow night. TV Guide reports that his competition for the job was none other than babbling American Idol judge Paula Abdul, who E! Online reports is also no longer… continue reading
American Juniors hasn’t found judges.
American Juniors hasn’t found judges. Although it debuts next Wednesday, FOX’s American Juniors, a spin-off of American Idol that will feature kids 6 to 13 competing for a spot in a five-person group, doesn’t have any judges yet. Among those under consideration: Lionel Richie, Gladys Knight, and–gasp–Paula Abdul. The show’s producer tells the New York… continue reading
American Juniors will air until 2004.
American Juniors will air until 2004. FOX’s first American Idol spin-off debuts June 3 and features kids 6 to 13 years old competing for a place in a five-member group. As of June 17, American Juniors will air in American Idol 2‘s time slots, and will air until American Idol 3 debuts, according to USA… continue reading
American Idol 2 finalists will release charity single, love songs album in April.
American Idol 2 finalists will release charity single, love songs album in April. In April, the American Idol 2 finalists will release two albums. The first is a single of the 1965 Jackie DeShannon hit “What the World Needs Now Is Love.” Billboard reports that “a portion of the proceeds [from the single will go]… continue reading
FOX planning junior American Idol.
FOX planning junior American Idol. Planned American Idol spin-offs include Second Chance Idol, featuring has-been stars, and World Idol, a competition between winners from the shows all around the world. Now, FOX has announced plans to produce a version of the show featuring kids ages 6 to 12. The show won’t be a direct clone;… continue reading