age limit for american idol contestants
Earlier today, American Idol announced that they were lowering their age limit to allow 15-year-olds to audition. Well that makes sense, since season nine's youngsters — Aaron Kelly, Haeley Vaughn and Katie Stevens — all exuded professionalism and mega-talent under pressure. I don't mean to slam Aaron and Katie personally. Okay, okay…I’ll reel in the sarcasm for a second and give you the real scoop: American Idol has lowered its minimum contestant age from 16 to 15 for its upcoming tenth season. “A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16. That makes it even more surprising that one of the show's producers announced in a press release touting this summer's Idol tour that for the upcoming 10th season, Idol will be lowering its age limit from 16 to 15. A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16. 'American Idol' lowers minimum age to 15: Who else is dying inside? Image Credit: Patrick Hertzog/AFP/Getty Images; Janet Mayer/PR Photos; Michael Becker/FoxOh Em Gee, you guys! I am so excited about Fox’s new reality show, The Search for the Next Justin Bieber, which is set to premiere January 2011. American Idol (season 13) The thirteenth season of American Idol, styled as American Idol XIII, premiered on the Fox television network on January 15, 2014. Ryan Seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season. Keith Urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return. Image copyright Image caption Michael Johns was 29 - the upper age limit - when he auditioned for American Idol in 2008. American Idol season seven finalist Michael Johns has died at the age of 35. US TV network Fox and Johns' family released statements confirming the news, with Fox describing Johns as an incredible talent. List of American Idol contestants. American Idol is an American talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. As of October 2008, there have been seven seasons. During every season, the final round of competition features twelve singers, except for season one when it had ten finalists and season eight when it had thirteen. American Idol (season 9) (Redirected from American Idol 9) The ninth season of American Idol premiered on January 12, 2010 and concluded on May 26, 2010 on Fox. Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi returned to the judging panel. Ellen DeGeneres joined the panel as a replacement for Paula Abdul after guest judges filled in during the auditions. Out of the 95 contestants listed, 21 of them were under the age of 20, including two winners and two runners-up. Season four winner Carrie Underwood currently holds the record for the highest-selling American Idol album in the United States, with more than six million copies. Earlier today, American Idol announced that they were lowering their age limit to allow 15-year-olds to audition. Well that makes sense, since season nine's youngsters — Aaron Kelly, Haeley Vaughn and Katie Stevens — all exuded professionalism and mega-talent under pressure. (Rolls eyes.)
Minimum age is 15.