'American Idol' freshens format with Season 8 changes

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usatoday.com - 12/15/2008

'American Idol' freshens format with Season 8 changes

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Thirty-six hopefuls, up from 24, will be chosen for February's semifinals, and wild-card picks — back for the first time since Season 3 — will let the judges put three singers into the top 12. Those changes, along with the addition of fourth judge Kara DioGuardi and a second week of the ...

msnbc.msn.com - 12/12/2008

Report: ‘Idol’ to make changes in 2009 - American Idol- msnbc.com

— msnbc.msn.com — "American Idol" will have several changes to its format when it debuts in mid-January, according to an... internal Fox memo posted online. The memo reveals that for its semifinal round, "American Idol 8" will have 36 instead of 24 contestants; the ... (more) Report: ‘Idol’ to make changes in 2009 - American Idol- ...

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usatoday.com - 12/16/2008

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— usatoday.com — USA TODAY Good singers will have a better chance to make American Idol 's top 12 this... season. Thirty-six hopefuls, up from 24, will be chosen for February's semifinals, and wild-card picks back for the first time since Season 3 will let the judges ... (more) USATODAY.com

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google.com - 12/16/2008

The Associated Press: 'American Idol' tweaks hit format for 8th season

— google.com — 'American Idol' tweaks hit format for 8th season 16 hours ago LOS ANGELES (AP) Changes are coming... to "American Idol" when it returns in January, including a return to "wild card" finalists picked by the show's judges and less airtime for memorably ... (more) The Associated Press: 'American Idol' tweaks hit ...

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mjsbigblog: American Idol Changes - Same ole’ Same old

Show Tracker: 'American Idol' Daily: Change is a comin'

Idol Chatter: Top Stories & Community Feed: Changes reported for new Idol season

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American Idol Changes - Same ole’ Same old
mjsbigblog — ... In the meantime, Bill Keveney from USA Today managed to speak with Warwick about the changes in store for Season 8: ...

'American Idol' Daily: Change is a comin'
Show Tracker — ... With the debut of Season 8 a mere 29 days away, "Idol" producers are offering the first hints of what looks to be the biggest shake-up in the "American Idol" format since the show’s early formative seasons. In an exclusive conversation, Executive Producer Ken Warwick confirmed the rumors sweeping the Internet on some of the changes afoot, knocked down a few others, urged patience on some more and gave his thoughts and insight on the entire shake-up. The complete report on the conversation will be available soon in the L.A. Times mid-season preview issue, but below are a few ...

Changes reported for new Idol season
Idol Chatter: Top Stories & Community Feed — Amid a flurry of rumors, here's Bill Keveney's story detailing changes for Season 8 to be announced today at a press conference. (Link updated to reflect corporate synergy.) To summarize, with commentary:> A cutback on audition episodes (four to three weeks) and an increase in Hollywood-round coverage (two weeks). We pretty much knew this was in the offing from earlier producer comments.> Semifinal round expanded to 36 from 24. Whew -- that is a big change. That would mean, I would guess, they'd have to increase the number of eliminations per night, from four per week to six, ...