American Idol season 9
Template:Future television series Template:Infobox reality music competition The ninth season of American Idol will premiere in January 2010.[1] Judges Simon Cowell,[2] Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi[3] are returning as judges, though there were reportedly doubts about DioGuardi's return, as well as speculation Abdul's contract will not be renewed.[4] Rumors have spread that Season 8 was Simon Cowell's last season on Idol because of his involvement with Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor. [5]
Process
Regional auditions phase
- Locations
Auditions will be held in the following cities:[6]
| Audition City | Date | Audition Venue |
| Boston, Massachusetts | June 14, 2009 | Gillette Stadium |
| Atlanta, Georgia | June 18, 2009 | Georgia Dome |
| Chicago, Illinois | June 22, 2009 | United Center |
| Dallas, Texas | June 26, 2009 | Cowboys Stadium |
| Los Angeles, California | June 30, 2009 | Rose Bowl |
| Orlando, Florida | July 9, 2009 | Amway Arena |
| Denver, Colorado | July 14, 2009 | Invesco Field |
- Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 28 as of June 12, 2009 and be eligible to work in the U.S.
Hollywood
The participants will sing one duet, one group performance and then one solo.
Semifinals
Similar to previous season, there will be a Top 39 with 13 people in each group. Four will be selected (2 highest boys and 2 highest girls) from each group. The Wild Card round will consist of 4 contenders with each one selected by the four judges. One selected from that to form a Top 13.
Finals
The first week two songs will be sung with a contestant's choice and two will be eliminated. A mentor will be selected each week with only genres of music for the themes. The number of songs sung will be changed. The finale will consist of 3 finalists instead of the normal 2. The save will also be in play. The finale will be held at the Nokia Theatre again. Idol Gives Back is said to come back for the week with the Top 7.
===Where is the evidence for this ? 13 doesn't divide by 2 so how could top 2 boys and girls advance when there would be unequal numbers. === 92.3.174.44 (talk) 19:36, 22 June 2009 (UTC)