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Top 8
When does the Fan Save start?
the Nokia Theatre
What venue was the American Idol season seven finale held at?
3,400
How many people can attend an American Idol finale at the Dolby Theatre?
The finale
In what episode is the winner of American Idol revealed?
Dolby Theatre
Where was the season one finale broadcast from?
3,400
How many audience members can fit in Dolby Theatre?
6,000
What is the capacity for Gibson Ampitheatre?
Nokia Theatre
For seasons 7-13, the season finale was held where?
19 Management
Which company manages the winners of American Idol?
Big Machine Records
What record label signed the winner of season fourteen of American Idol?
three months
How long does the record company have the right of first refusal for contestants on American Idol?
a record deal
What does the winner of American Idol receive?
19 Management
The winner also receives a management contract with which company?
Big Machine Records
In season 14, the winner was signed to which company?
a golden ticket
What is given to contestants who make it past the audition round?
a golden ticket
In the audition rounds, what do contestants who win the approval of the judges receive?
the public
Who votes for the winning contestants starting with the semi-final round?
seven
In which season were contestants first allowed to use musical instruments?
Ray Chew
Who was in charge of the American Idol band in season eleven?
ten
In what season did American Idol start airing on Thursday nights?
Rickey Minor
Who was the leader of the American Idol band in season five?
Rickey Minor
Who led the American Idol band between seasons four and nine?
Ray Chew
Who led the American Idol band after Rickey Minor's departure?
seven
What season were contestants allowed use a musical instrument when they sing?
Fox
What network aired the first season of American Idol?
2002
What year did American Idol first debut?
Brian Dunkleman
Who was Ryan Seacrests co-host in the first season of American Idol?
June 2002
When did American Idol debut?
Fox
What network did American Idol debut on?
Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman
Who co-hosted American Idol?
121
How many contestants made it past the first round of auditions?
around 10,000
How many people initially auditioned?
Jim Verraros
Who was the first known homosexual contestant on American Idol?
Tamyra Gray
Which contestant was surprisingly eliminated during the top four episode?
the hospital
Where was Christina Christian at when she was eliminated from the show?
121
How many contestants were chosen from the 10,000 that auditioned?
30
Of the 121 chosen, how many became semi-finalists?
Delano Cagnolatti
Which contestant was disqualified for lying about his age?
top four
When was Tamyra Gray eliminated?
Christina Christian
Who was eliminated while she was in the hospital due to chest pains?
2002
What year did Kelly Clarkson win?
Justin Guarini
Who was the runner up to Kelly Clarkson?
September
What month did Kelly Clarkson win?
Justin Guarini
Of the final two, which was an early favorite to win?
Kelly Clarkson
Who won the first season of American Idol?
September 4, 2002
When did Clarkson win the crown?
A Moment Like This
What was the fist song released by Kelly Clarkson after winning American Idol?
From Justin to Kelly
What film did Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini star in after they were on American Idol?
more than 23 million
How many albums has Kelly Clarkson sold around the world?
A Moment Like This
What song did Kelly Clarkson perform during the finale?
the coronation song
What did Clarkson sing during the finale?
A Moment Like This
What was the name of the song?
The Beatles
Which record did the song break, which was the biggest leap to the top of the Billboard charts?
From Justin to Kelly
What was the name of the film that the two finalists made together?
more than 23 million
How many worldwide album sales has Kelly Clarkson had since winning Idol?
2003
What year did season two of American Idol first air?
Kristin Adams
Who was a correspondent on season two of American Idol?
January 2003
When did season two air?
Kristin Adams
Who was a correspondent for season two?
Paula Abdul
Which judge did Corey Clark claim to have had an affair with?
Frenchie Davis
Which contestant was removed from the competition for having been a model on an adult website?
Corey Clark
Which contestant was removed from the competition for not revealing his police record?
Jaered Andrews
Which contestant had previously been arrested and charged with assault?
Corey Clark
Who was disqualified for having a police record?
Frenchie Davis
Which contestant was removed from the show for modelling for an adult website?
Jaered Andrews
Which contestant was disqualified because of an assault charge?
Ruben Studdard
Who was the season two winner of American Idol?
24 million
How many votes were cast during the final week?
Clay Aiken
Who was the runner up on season two of American Idol?
134,000
How many votes did Ruben Studdard win by?
Nigel Lythgoe
What was the name of the shows executive producer?
Ruben Studdard
Who won season two?
Clay Aiken
Who was the runner up for season two?
134,000
How many more votes did Studdard have at the finale?
24 million
How many votes were cast for the finale?
Clay Aiken
Who did Nigel Lythgoe say was a fan favorite for the majority of the season?
Flying Without Wings
What is the first song that Ruben Studdard released after winning American Idol?
Josh Gracin
What contestant came in fourth on season two of American Idol?
This Is the Night
What song did Clay Aiken first release after losing American Idol?
Flying Without Wings
What was the name of Studdard's coronation song?
This Is the Night
What was Aiken's single release named?
Aiken
Which of the final two had more success with his first album?
Josh Gracin
Who finished fourth on season two?
2004
What year did the third season of American Idol first air?
William Hung
Which contestant was best known for his bad audition of "She Bangs"?
William Hung
Which contestant sold more albums than all except two from season three of American Idol?
January 19, 2004
When did season three premiere?
William Hung
Which contestant sang an off-key "She Bangs"?
William Hung
Which contestant was number three in sales from season three?
the Three Divas
What were the three black female contestants on season three of American Idol commonly referred to as?
Jennifer Hudson
Which contestant was eliminated during the week of the top seven?
Elton John
What famous singer made claims of racism after Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol?
John Stevens
Which season three contestant on American Idol was the recipient of reported death threats?
the Three Divas
What were Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson called?
Jennifer Hudson
Which of the three was eliminated?
Elton John
Who said that the results were racist?
John Stevens
Which contestant reportedly received a death threat on the show?
Diana DeGarmo
Who was the runner up on the third season of American Idol?
I Believe
What was the name of the first single that Fantasia released after winning American Idol?
Dreams
What was the first song released by Diana DeGarmo after coming in second on American Idol?