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The '''twelfth season of ''[[American Idol]]''''' is set to premiere on January 16, 2013, mid-season of the [[2012-13 United States network television schedule|2012–13 network television season]].<ref name=auditionthree/> Three new judges, [[Mariah Carey]], [[Nicki Minaj]], and [[Keith Urban]], signed on as judges to replace [[Steven Tyler]] and [[Jennifer Lopez]] who left after season eleven. This is the third season to have four judges—seasons [[American Idol (season 8)|eight]] and [[American Idol (season 9)|nine]] were the others.
The '''twelfth season of ''[[American Idol]]''''' (under the full title, '''''American Idol: Nicki Minaj's Search for the Next Kelly Clarkson-like Global Superstar''''') is set to premiere on January 16, 2013, mid-season of the [[2012-13 United States network television schedule|2012–13 network television season]].<ref name=auditionthree/> Three new judges, [[Mariah Carey]], [[Nicki Minaj]], and [[Keith Urban]], signed on as judges to replace [[Steven Tyler]] and [[Jennifer Lopez]] who left after season eleven. This is the third season to have four judges—seasons [[American Idol (season 8)|eight]] and [[American Idol (season 9)|nine]] were the others.


==Show changes==
==Show changes==

Revision as of 07:14, 11 January 2013

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The twelfth season of American Idol (under the full title, American Idol: Nicki Minaj's Search for the Next Kelly Clarkson-like Global Superstar) is set to premiere on January 16, 2013, mid-season of the 2012–13 network television season.[1] Three new judges, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban, signed on as judges to replace Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez who left after season eleven. This is the third season to have four judges—seasons eight and nine were the others.

Show changes

After a sharp drop in ratings during the eleventh season, Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly announced that the show would undergo "some creative tweaking" for this season.[2] On July 12, 2012, it was announced Steven Tyler would not be returning as a judge, after two seasons.[3] On July 13, 2012, Jennifer Lopez announced she would also be departing as a judge.[4] On July 23, 2012, it was announced that Mariah Carey would be joining the show as a judge for the season.[5] In September 2012, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban signed on to the show rounding out the judges table, with Randy Jackson returning as well.[6][7] On December 31, 2012, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest has signed on to remain the host for at least two more seasons.[8]

Producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated on January 9, 2013 that during the Hollywood rounds, the girls and boys would perform on separate weeks. The separation of the sexes would continue in the Vegas round right up until the Top 10.[9] There would not be a Top 12 or wild cards, and he floated the idea of ranking the singers by their vote totals as well as the possibility of breaking out voting data by geographic region.[10]

Regional auditions

In an attempt to refresh the show's audition process, new ways to audition were announced. First is the "American Idol Small Town Audition Bus Tour", a 10-town nationwide tour that will give hopefuls who couldn't make it to one of the large audition cities a chance to try out. The cities are Idaho Falls, Idaho; Billings, Montana; Casper, Wyoming; Rock Rapids, Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa; Bowling Green, Kentucky; Clarksdale, Mississippi; Joplin, Missouri; Dodge City, Kansas; and Grand Junction, Colorado. Idol is also starting the "Nominate an Idol" program, which will let friends and family of individuals they think could be the next American Idol nominate said person in secret by filling out an online form and existing video or URL of their nominee—they must be singing solo and a capella. The chosen auditions will then be surprised on location by a film crew and given an opportunity to advance to the next round. Finally, online auditions for season 12 were open from Wednesday, August 1, 2012 through Tuesday, August 14, 2012,[1][11] and October 12 to November 4, 2012.[12] Auditions took place in the following cities:[13][14]

Episode
airdate 		Audition city Date Venue Callback date Callback venue Golden tickets
Los Angeles, California June 7, 2012 Dodger Stadium November 14–15, 2012 Queen Mary, Long Beach[15]
San Antonio, Texas June 14, 2012 Alamodome November 11–12, 2012[16] Sunset Station
Charlotte, North Carolina June 19, 2012 Time Warner Cable Arena October 2–3, 2012 Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, North Carolina[17]
Newark, New Jersey June 23, 2012 Prudential Center September 16–17, 2012 Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City, New York[18]
Chicago, Illinois July 12, 2012 United Center September 25–26, 2012 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum[19]
New Orleans, Louisiana July 17, 2012 New Orleans Arena October 5–6, 2012 Baton Rouge River Center[20]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma July 20, 2012 Chesapeake Energy Arena November 9–10, 2012 Devon Boathouse[21]
Total number of tickets to Hollywood

Controversy

Mariah Carey-Nicki Minaj feud

A video was leaked to TMZ in October which showed Nicki Minaj erupting in a tirade against Mariah Carey during an audition in Charlotte, North Carolina.[22] It was also claimed that Minaj was heard saying off-camera, "If I had a gun, I would shoot that bitch."[23][24] Minaj however denied that she had made the threat.[25] Ryan Seacrest said that the dispute "went a little too far",[26] while Keith Urban jokingly said "I was the UN",[27] and the feud elicited a comment from President Barack Obama that Carey and Minaj will "sort it out".[28] In an interview with Barbara Walters on The View aired on January 7, 2013, Mariah Carey said that Minaj's threats made it "felt like an unsafe work environment," and claimed that she had boosted her personal security.[29] Carey also said that she has since made up with Minaj. Carey's husband Nick Cannon claimed that the feud was used by American Idol producers to generate interest and ratings.[30] Producer Nigel Lythgoe however denied that he was responsible for leaking the video or that it was a publicity stunt, and said that he has no plans to use the footage in advance of or during the season.[31][32] Fox exec Mike Darnell described the buzz due to the feud had been great,[33] but later said that '"a rogue crew member probably took the video and sent it to TMZ. We did not encourage it."[34]

References

  1. ^ a b "Three More Ways to Audition for Season 12". Retrieved 2012-07-23.
  2. ^ Nellie Andreeva (May 14, 2012). "American Idol To Undergo Creative Changes Next Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  3. ^ Anna Chan (07/12/2012). "Steven Tyler quits 'American Idol'". MSNBC. Retrieved July 12, 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Erin Strecker (2012-07-13). "Jennifer Lopez leaving 'American Idol': 'The time has come'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  5. ^ Hibberd, James (2012-07-23). "Mariah Carey joins 'American Idol'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2012). "Randy Jackson Closes Deal To Return To 'American Idol' As Judge". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
  7. ^ "Minaj, Urban Named 'Idol' Judges". Daily Beast Company. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
  8. ^ Lisa de Moraes (2012-04-23). "Ryan Seacrest will continue to host 'American Idol'". Washington Post. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
  9. ^ Andrea Reiher (January 9, 2013). "'American Idol's' Nigel Lythgoe: Hollywood Week will be split into one week for boys, one week for girls". Zap 2 It. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
  10. ^ Brian Mansfield (January 9, 2013). "Nigel Lythgoe promises major 'American Idol' changes". USA Today. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
  11. ^ Andrea Reiher (2012-07-23). ""American Idol" Season 12 announces small-town and online auditions". Zap2It. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  12. ^ "'American Idol' Season 12 online auditions now open". Zap2it. October 12, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |autor= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Season 12 Auditions". Americanidol.com. May 17, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  14. ^ "Season 12 - information & FAQs" (PDF). Americanidol.com. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  15. ^ Marisa Laudadio (November 16, 2012). "American Idol Judges Are All Smiles in New Image". People Magazine. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  16. ^ Ryan Seacret tweet
  17. ^ "Nicki Minaj Curses Out Mariah Carey On American Idol Set In Charlotte". CBS Charlotte. October 3, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  18. ^ "Rapper Nicki Minaj, country singer Keith Urban officially tapped as new 'American Idol' judges". Washington Post. Associated Press. September 16, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
  19. ^ "'American Idol' host and judges coming to Chicago". chicagotribune.com. 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  20. ^ Mariah Carey's Posse, Cops, Bodyguards, Umbrella Holder, TMZ, 10-5-2012 {{citation}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); Text "http://www.tmz.com/2012/10/05/mariah-carey-nicki-minaj-feud-dress-photo/" ignored (help); line feed character in |title= at position 22 (help)
  21. ^ "American Idol Contestants Audition for the Judges in OKC". November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012. {{cite news}}: Text "publisher-Fox 25" ignored (help)
  22. ^ "Mariah snipes at Nicki, Nicki goes ballistic, caught on tape". TMZ. October 2, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  23. ^ Gina Salamone, Don Kaplan (October 4, 2012). "Mariah Carey: Nicki Minaj threatened to shoot me on the set of 'American Idol'". New York Daily News.
  24. ^ Michele Amabile Angermiller (October 4, 2012). "'American Idol' Smackdown: Nicki Minaj-Mariah Carey Feud Explodes Online". The Hollywood Reporter.
  25. ^ "Nicki Minaj Fires Back on Twitter After Mariah Carey Alleges Threats". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  26. ^ "Ryan Seacrest on Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey fight: It 'went a little too far'". EW.com. October 3, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |autho= ignored (help)
  27. ^ "Keith Urban Weighs In on Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey's 'American Idol' Feud". Extra. October 3, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  28. ^ Sean Micheals (October 16, 2012). "Barack Obama plays peacemaker between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey". Guardian. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  29. ^ "Mariah Carey Felt 'Unsafe' After 'Idol' Feud With Nicki Minaj". Rolling Stone. January 8, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  30. ^ Huffington Post. October 2012 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/10/nick-cannon-mariah-carey-nicki-minaj-feud_n_1955957.html. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Text "Nick Cannon: 'American Idol' Producers Are Using Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Feud For Publicity (VIDEO)" ignored (help)
  31. ^ "'Idol' Nigel Lythgoe: 'Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey feud not for ratings'". Digital Spy. Oct 18 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  32. ^ Shirley Halperin (January 3, 2013). "'American Idol' Returns: Mariah, Minaj and a Make-or-Break Moment". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  33. ^ Lacey Rose (October 17, 2012). "Fox's Mike Darnell Addresses Mariah-Minaj 'Idol' Feud: 'Buzz Has Been Great' (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
  34. ^ Hazel Cole, Eleanor Gower (January 9, 2013). "'The feud is real!' American Idol producers say row between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj is NOT a publicity stunt". The Daily Mail.
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