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56db2be3e7c41114004b4e97
American_Idol
Finalist Phillip Phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the Top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. He was reported to have eight surgeries during his Idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. He underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
Which contestant had eight surgeries during his Idol run?
{ "text": [ "Phillip Phillips" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
56db2be3e7c41114004b4e98
American_Idol
Finalist Phillip Phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the Top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. He was reported to have eight surgeries during his Idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. He underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
What kind of pain did Phillips endure?
{ "text": [ "kidney pain" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146541
American_Idol
Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Which contestant was saved by the judges on season 11 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Jessica Sanchez" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146542
American_Idol
Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Who was the first female to be saved by the judges on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Jessica Sanchez" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146543
American_Idol
Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Who was eliminated the week after judges saved Jessica Sanchez on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Colton Dixon" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146544
American_Idol
Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
How far did Jessica Sanchez make it on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "final two" ], "answer_start": [ 300 ] }
56db2c52e7c41114004b4e9d
American_Idol
Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
When did the judges use their save this season?
{ "text": [ "Top 7" ], "answer_start": [ 63 ] }
56db2c52e7c41114004b4e9e
American_Idol
Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Who was the recipient of the Judges' Save?
{ "text": [ "Jessica Sanchez" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56db2c52e7c41114004b4ea0
American_Idol
Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Which contestant was sent home the following week?
{ "text": [ "Colton Dixon" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
56d37eef59d6e4140014654b
American_Idol
Phillips became the winner, beating Sanchez. Prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist Ace Young proposed marriage to season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo on stage – which she accepted.
What former contestant did Ace Young ask to marry him?
{ "text": [ "Diana DeGarmo" ], "answer_start": [ 161 ] }
56d37eef59d6e4140014654c
American_Idol
Phillips became the winner, beating Sanchez. Prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist Ace Young proposed marriage to season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo on stage – which she accepted.
In what season was Ace Young a finalist on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
56d37eef59d6e4140014654d
American_Idol
Phillips became the winner, beating Sanchez. Prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist Ace Young proposed marriage to season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo on stage – which she accepted.
In What season did Diana DeGarmo come in second on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56db2c98e7c41114004b4eb3
American_Idol
Phillips became the winner, beating Sanchez. Prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist Ace Young proposed marriage to season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo on stage – which she accepted.
Which season was Ace Young on?
{ "text": [ "season five" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56db2c98e7c41114004b4eb4
American_Idol
Phillips became the winner, beating Sanchez. Prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist Ace Young proposed marriage to season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo on stage – which she accepted.
Which season was Diana DeGarmo on?
{ "text": [ "season three" ], "answer_start": [ 138 ] }
56d37f1a59d6e41400146553
American_Idol
Phillips released "Home" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released "Change Nothing". Phillips' "Home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What is the first song that Phillip Phliips released after winning American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Home" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56d37f1a59d6e41400146554
American_Idol
Phillips released "Home" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released "Change Nothing". Phillips' "Home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What is the name of the song that Jessica Sanchez released first after American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Change Nothing" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56db2cc2e7c41114004b4eb9
American_Idol
Phillips released "Home" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released "Change Nothing". Phillips' "Home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What was Phillip's coronation song?
{ "text": [ "Home" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56db2cc2e7c41114004b4eba
American_Idol
Phillips released "Home" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released "Change Nothing". Phillips' "Home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What song did Sanchez release?
{ "text": [ "Change Nothing" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56db2cc2e7c41114004b4ebb
American_Idol
Phillips released "Home" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released "Change Nothing". Phillips' "Home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
Which song is the best selling coronation song of all Idol seasons?
{ "text": [ "Home" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56d37f7059d6e41400146559
American_Idol
Season 12 premiered on January 16, 2013. Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left the show after two seasons. This season's judging panel consisted of Randy Jackson, along with Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. This was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. The pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges Minaj and Carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to TMZ.
What year did season 12 of American Idol first air?
{ "text": [ "2013" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56d37f7059d6e4140014655b
American_Idol
Season 12 premiered on January 16, 2013. Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left the show after two seasons. This season's judging panel consisted of Randy Jackson, along with Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. This was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. The pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges Minaj and Carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to TMZ.
What was Mariah Careys position on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Judges" ], "answer_start": [ 41 ] }
56d37f7059d6e4140014655c
American_Idol
Season 12 premiered on January 16, 2013. Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left the show after two seasons. This season's judging panel consisted of Randy Jackson, along with Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. This was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. The pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges Minaj and Carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to TMZ.
What website showed video of an altercation between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj?
{ "text": [ "TMZ" ], "answer_start": [ 463 ] }
56db2d28e7c41114004b4ec7
American_Idol
Season 12 premiered on January 16, 2013. Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left the show after two seasons. This season's judging panel consisted of Randy Jackson, along with Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. This was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. The pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges Minaj and Carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to TMZ.
When did season 12 premiere?
{ "text": [ "January 16, 2013" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
56db2d28e7c41114004b4ec9
American_Idol
Season 12 premiered on January 16, 2013. Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left the show after two seasons. This season's judging panel consisted of Randy Jackson, along with Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. This was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. The pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges Minaj and Carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to TMZ.
How many judges did this season have?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 275 ] }
56d37fda59d6e41400146563
American_Idol
The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many girls were in the top 10 on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
56d37fda59d6e41400146564
American_Idol
The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
Who was the last guy to be sent home on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Lazaro Arbos" ], "answer_start": [ 144 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed1
American_Idol
The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many contestants did this season have?
{ "text": [ "10" ], "answer_start": [ 8 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed2
American_Idol
The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many weeks in a row were male contestants eliminated?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed3
American_Idol
The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
Who as the last man to be eliminated?
{ "text": [ "Lazaro Arbos" ], "answer_start": [ 144 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed5
American_Idol
The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many contestants were able to perform for two weeks without any eliminations?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 343 ] }
56d3802e59d6e41400146577
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
Who was the winner of American Idols twelfth season?
{ "text": [ "Candice Glover" ], "answer_start": [ 12 ] }
56d3802e59d6e41400146578
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
Which contestant came in second on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Kree Harrison" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56d3802e59d6e41400146579
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What was the first song released by Candice Glover after winning American Idol?
{ "text": [ "I Am Beautiful" ], "answer_start": [ 174 ] }
56d3802e59d6e4140014657b
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What song did Kree Harrison first release after being on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "All Cried Out" ], "answer_start": [ 227 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4edc
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
Who was the runner up?
{ "text": [ "Kree Harrison" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4edd
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What was Glover's first single?
{ "text": [ "I Am Beautiful" ], "answer_start": [ 174 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4ede
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What was Harrison's first single?
{ "text": [ "All Cried Out" ], "answer_start": [ 227 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4edf
American_Idol
23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
This is the first season when what did not happen to the first runner up?
{ "text": [ "not signed by a music label" ], "answer_start": [ 368 ] }
56d3805859d6e41400146581
American_Idol
Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
Which long time judge decided to leave his position at the end of the season?
{ "text": [ "Randy Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
56d3805859d6e41400146582
American_Idol
Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
How many seasons was Mariah Carey a judge on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "one" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
56db2e2de7c41114004b4eeb
American_Idol
Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
Who announced this would be his final year as a judge?
{ "text": [ "Randy Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
56db2e2de7c41114004b4eec
American_Idol
Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
Who were the other judges to leave after this season?
{ "text": [ "Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj" ], "answer_start": [ 187 ] }
56d380a459d6e41400146587
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
What year did season 13 of American Idol first air?
{ "text": [ "2014" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56d380a459d6e41400146588
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
Who was the host of American idol in its thirteenth season?
{ "text": [ "Ryan Seacrest" ], "answer_start": [ 58 ] }
56d380a459d6e41400146589
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
What new role did Randy Jackson assume during American Idols thirteenth season?
{ "text": [ "in-mentor" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
56d380a459d6e4140014658b
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
Who directed the thirteenth season of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Gregg Gelfand" ], "answer_start": [ 582 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4eef
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
When did season 13 premiere?
{ "text": [ "January 15, 2014" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef0
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
Who was the mentor this season?
{ "text": [ "Randy Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef1
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
Which former judge came back to the judges' panel this season?
{ "text": [ "Jennifer Lopez" ], "answer_start": [ 276 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef2
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
Which former mentor joined the judges' panel this season?
{ "text": [ "Harry Connick, Jr." ], "answer_start": [ 309 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef3
American_Idol
The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.
Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic, and Evan Pragger replaced which two executives?
{ "text": [ "Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick" ], "answer_start": [ 361 ] }
56d381bd59d6e4140014659d
American_Idol
This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.
Which contestant was saved by the judges after getting the least votes on season 13 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Sam Woolf" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
56d381bd59d6e4140014659e
American_Idol
This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.
At what point in season 13 did American Idol air its 500th show?
{ "text": [ "Top 3 performance night" ], "answer_start": [ 263 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0b
American_Idol
This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.
Contestants could perform what in the final rounds for the first time ever?
{ "text": [ "songs they wrote themselves" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0c
American_Idol
This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.
Who received the Judges' Save this season?
{ "text": [ "Sam Woolf" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0d
American_Idol
This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.
When did the judges use their save on Woolf?
{ "text": [ "Top 8" ], "answer_start": [ 130 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0e
American_Idol
This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.
What episode was the 500th of the entire series?
{ "text": [ "Top 3 performance night" ], "answer_start": [ 263 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465ad
American_Idol
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".
Who won season 13 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Caleb Johnson" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465ae
American_Idol
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".
Who came in second on season 13 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Jena Irene" ], "answer_start": [ 55 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465af
American_Idol
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".
What song did Caleb Johnson first release after winning American Idol?
{ "text": [ "As Long as You Love Me" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465b0
American_Idol
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".
What song did Jena Irene release after coming in second on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "We Are One" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
56db3123e7c41114004b4f14
American_Idol
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".
Who was the runner up this season?
{ "text": [ "Jena Irene" ], "answer_start": [ 55 ] }
56db3123e7c41114004b4f15
American_Idol
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".
What was Johnson's coronation song?
{ "text": [ "As Long as You Love Me" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
56db3123e7c41114004b4f16
American_Idol
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".
What was Irene's coronation song?
{ "text": [ "We Are One" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
56d3827a59d6e414001465bf
American_Idol
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.
What year did American Idol first air its fourteenth season?
{ "text": [ "2015" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
56d3827a59d6e414001465c0
American_Idol
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.
Who was the host of American Idol in its fourteenth season?
{ "text": [ "Ryan Seacrest" ], "answer_start": [ 52 ] }
56d3827a59d6e414001465c1
American_Idol
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.
Which former contestant replaced Keith Urban for auditions in New York City?
{ "text": [ "Adam Lambert" ], "answer_start": [ 239 ] }
56d3827a59d6e414001465c2
American_Idol
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.
What was Keith Urbans position on American Idol in its fourteenth season?
{ "text": [ "judges" ], "answer_start": [ 207 ] }
56d3827a59d6e414001465c3
American_Idol
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.
Who did not come back as a mentor in season 14?
{ "text": [ "Randy Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 308 ] }
56db3174e7c41114004b4f1b
American_Idol
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.
When did season 14 premiere?
{ "text": [ "January 7, 2015" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56db3174e7c41114004b4f1c
American_Idol
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.
Who took Urban's spot at the New York auditions?
{ "text": [ "Adam Lambert" ], "answer_start": [ 239 ] }
56d382b159d6e414001465c9
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
How many episodes did American Idol have each week of the top ten?
{ "text": [ "one" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56d382b159d6e414001465ca
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
What drink company ended their relationship with American Idol in season 14?
{ "text": [ "Coca Cola" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
56d382b159d6e414001465cb
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
What car company had a relationship with American Idol in season 14?
{ "text": [ "Ford Motor Company" ], "answer_start": [ 140 ] }
56d382b159d6e414001465cc
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
What record label had a contract with the winner of American Idols fourteenth season?
{ "text": [ "Big Machine Records" ], "answer_start": [ 251 ] }
56db31c5e7c41114004b4f1f
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
Starting this season, how many episodes of Idol aired every week?
{ "text": [ "one" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56db31c5e7c41114004b4f20
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
Who ended their sponsorship this season?
{ "text": [ "Coca Cola" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
56db31c5e7c41114004b4f21
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
What other company reduced their sponsorship this season?
{ "text": [ "Ford Motor Company" ], "answer_start": [ 140 ] }
56db31c5e7c41114004b4f22
American_Idol
Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.
This season, the winner won a recording contract with what company?
{ "text": [ "Big Machine Records" ], "answer_start": [ 251 ] }
56d3831159d6e414001465d1
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
Who won American Idols fourteenth season?
{ "text": [ "Nick Fradiani" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d3831159d6e414001465d2
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
Who came in second on American Idol in season 14?
{ "text": [ "Clark Beckham" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56d3831159d6e414001465d3
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
Who came in third on American Idol in season 14?
{ "text": [ "Jax" ], "answer_start": [ 222 ] }
56d3831159d6e414001465d4
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
What was the name of Nick Fradianis victory song?
{ "text": [ "Beautiful Life" ], "answer_start": [ 146 ] }
56d3831159d6e414001465d5
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
What song did Jax release after coming in third on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Forcefield" ], "answer_start": [ 284 ] }
56db3c93e7c41114004b4f77
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
Who won this season of Idol?
{ "text": [ "Nick Fradiani" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56db3c93e7c41114004b4f78
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
Who was the runner up of Idol?
{ "text": [ "Clark Beckham" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56db3c93e7c41114004b4f79
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
What was Nick's coronation song?
{ "text": [ "Beautiful Life" ], "answer_start": [ 146 ] }
56db3c93e7c41114004b4f7a
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
What was Beckham's first release?
{ "text": [ "Champion" ], "answer_start": [ 211 ] }
56db3c93e7c41114004b4f7b
American_Idol
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".
Which contestant came in third place?
{ "text": [ "Jax" ], "answer_start": [ 222 ] }
56d383b159d6e414001465e5
American_Idol
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.
What year did Fox announce the cancellation of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "2015" ], "answer_start": [ 25 ] }
56d383b159d6e414001465e6
American_Idol
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.
How many seasons of American Idol have there been?
{ "text": [ "15" ], "answer_start": [ 27 ] }
56d383b159d6e414001465e7
American_Idol
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.
How many seasons was Jennifer Lopez a judge on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "5" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
56d383b159d6e414001465e8
American_Idol
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.
What was Keith Urbans role on American Idols fifteenth season?
{ "text": [ "judges" ], "answer_start": [ 343 ] }
56d383b159d6e414001465e9
American_Idol
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.
Who hosted American Idol in its last season?
{ "text": [ "Ryan Seacrest" ], "answer_start": [ 185 ] }
56db3d0ce7c41114004b4f82
American_Idol
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.
When did Fox announce that Season 15 would be the final season?
{ "text": [ "May 11, 2015" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
56db3d0ce7c41114004b4f83
American_Idol
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.
Who is returning as host?
{ "text": [ "Ryan Seacrest" ], "answer_start": [ 185 ] }
56d3841059d6e414001465ef
American_Idol
Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.
As of 2012, how many finalists did American Idol have?
{ "text": [ "131" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
56d3841059d6e414001465f0
American_Idol
Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.
When did American Idol begin?
{ "text": [ "2002" ], "answer_start": [ 30 ] }
56d3841059d6e414001465f1
American_Idol
Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.
What region of the United States were American Idols first five winners from?
{ "text": [ "Southern" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
56d3841059d6e414001465f2
American_Idol
Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.
What state is American Idol contestant Clay Aiken from?
{ "text": [ "North Carolina" ], "answer_start": [ 321 ] }