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Template:Infobox reality music competition The eleventh season of American Idol premiered on Fox on January 18, 2012. The show airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 PM EST.[1] Ryan Seacrest returns as host,[2] while Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler[3] and Jennifer Lopez all return as judges. No major changes were planned this season after upheaval in season 10.[4] This season will follow the same format as season 10, although a new title screen and logo has been created, with a different font.

Regional auditions

Auditions took place in the following cities:[5]

Episode air date Audition city Date Venue Callback date Callback venue Golden tickets
January 18, 2012 North Charleston, South Carolina July 22, 2011 North Charleston Coliseum[6] August 17-18, 2011 Hyatt Regency, Savannah, Georgia[7][8] 42
January 19, 2012 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 15, 2011 Heinz Field[9] September 28-29, 2011 David L. Lawrence Convention Center[10] 38
January 22, 2012 San Diego, California July 8, 2011 Petco Park[11] October 9-10, 2011 USS Midway Aircraft Carrier[12] 53
January 25, 2012 Denver, Colorado July 29, 2011 Invesco Field[13] October 5-6, 2011[14] Doerr-Hosier Center, Aspen[15] 31
January 26, 2012 Houston, Texas August 26, 2011 Reliant Arena[16] August 30-31, 2011 Galveston Island Convention Center[17] 55
February 1, 2012 Portland, Oregon July 2, 2011 Rose Garden[18] October 1-2, 2011 Red Lion Hotel[19] 45
February 2, 2012 St. Louis, Missouri June 28, 2011 Scottrade Center[20] September 2-3, 2011 Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark[21] 46
— a East Rutherford, New Jersey September 22, 2011 IZOD Center[22] — — —
Total number of tickets to Hollywood 310
  • ^Note a The New Jersey audition episode was not aired due to scheduling changes.[23]
A helicopter view of American Idol auditions at Petco Park, San Diego, July 8, 2011

Hollywood week

The Hollywood rounds of auditions were held in Pasadena starting December 12, 2011.[24] After the Hollywood rounds, the contestants went to Las Vegas for a challenge round where they performed traditional late 50s song in groups with Michael Jackson "Immortal" show as the backdrop.[25] This was then followed by a solo Sing-For-Your-Life round as in Season 10.

U.S. Nielsen ratings

Episode list
Show Episode Air date Rating Share Rating/Share
18-49 		Viewers
(in millions) 		Weekly
rank 		Note
1 "Savannah Auditions" January 18, 2012 12.3 19 7.4/19 21.93 3 [26][27]
2 "Pittsburgh Auditions" January 19, 2012 10.3 16 5.7/15 18.02 4 [26][28]
3 "San Diego Auditions"a January 22, 2012 N/A N/A 7.9/21 19.7 N/Ab [29]
4 "Aspen Auditions" January 25, 2012 11.1 17 6.5/18 19.67 1 [30][31]
5 "Galveston Auditions" January 26, 2012 10.0 16 5.5/16 17.14 2 [32][31]
6 "Portland Auditions" February 1, 2012 - - 6.0/17 18.48 - [33]

References

  1. ^ "Fox (Finally) Announces Mid-Season Schedule: 'Touch' & 'Alcatraz' Will Share Mondays at 9pm - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
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  3. ^ "They're Back! Two American Idol Judges Sign On to Return—So Who's the Lone Holdout?". E! Online. 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  4. ^ Nigel Lythgoe Says No Big Changes Planned for 'American Idol' (VIDEO)
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  7. ^ by. "Okay, now it's official: Christina Aguilera back on 'Idol'". Blogs.ajc.com. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
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  13. ^ "Denver - Season 11 Auditions". American Idol. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  14. ^ Janet Urquhart (September 28, 2011). ""American Idol" coming to Aspen". The Aspen Times, reprinted in The Denver Post. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
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  17. ^ "Idol judges hope female talent shines in Texas". Blog.chron.com. 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  18. ^ "Portland - Season 11 Auditions". American Idol. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  19. ^ Michael Becker/FOX. "'American Idol' comes to Portland: Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest talk about local auditions". Oregonlive.com. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
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  23. ^ [http://www.mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-auditions-end-this-week-schedule-change.htm American Idol Auditions End This Week? (Schedule Change!)}
  24. ^ Nigel Lythogoe Tweet
  25. ^ TCA: 'American Idol' Judges, Producers Bash the Competition
  26. ^ a b Seidman, Robert (2012-01-24). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Giants-49ers, 'American Idol,' 'Big Bang Theory' Top Week 18". TVbytheNumbers. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  27. ^ tvbythenumbers Jan 19, 2012
  28. ^ Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' Tops 'American Idol' 1st Half Hour; 'Office,' 'Mentalist,' 'Grey's' Adj. Up; 'Person,' 'Rob,' 'Parks' Adj. Down
  29. ^ Seidman, Robert (2012-01-24). "Fox Moves Into Season Lead, Outrates Other Four Networks Combined". TVbytheNumbers. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  30. ^ Seidman, Robert (2012-01-26). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Criminal Minds,' 'CSI' Adjusted Up". TVbytheNumbers. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
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  33. ^ Gorman, Bill (2012-02-02). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Mobbed,' 'Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials' Adjusted Down". TVbytheNumbers. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
  34. ^ Seidman, Robert (2012-01-25). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Encore Adjusted Up; No Adjustments for '90210' or 'Remodeled'". TV. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
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