Fox has announced American Idol's Season 14 broadcast schedule and when the show will begin airing just one night a week.
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The hopefuls who had survived the Group Round will each perform a solo with the band on Wednesday, February 11 from 8-9PM ET/PT and Thursday, February 12 from 8-9PM ET/PT. They will also sit down with judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. for a personal conversation and to ask questions.
The remaining 48 contestants will then each take the stage at the House of Blues for Idol's new "Showcase" round on Wednesday, February 18 from 8-9PM ET/PT and Thursday, February 19 from 8-9PM ET/PT. For some singers, it will be the first time they perform under real pressure in front of a packed house.
After the House of Blues performances, America's Top 24 semifinalists will be revealed. They will then hit the road and travel to Detroit, MI, where touring becomes part of the training.
On Wednesday, February 25 from 8-9PM ET/PT, the Top 12 guys will take the stage at The Fillmore Detroit theater to sing for the judges and home viewers. The Top 12 girls will then get their turn to sing on Thursday, February 26 from 8-9PM ET/PT.
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The first live show of the fourteenth season, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air on Wednesday, March 4 from 8-9PM ET/PT and reveal which eight guys will be afforded the opportunity to sing once again for America's vote. The vote will determine which artists will secure a spot as a finalist.
On Thursday, March 5 from 8-9PM ET/PT, the girls will have their chance. The eight girls who received the highest voting totals will perform again in the hope of becoming a Top 12 finalist.
The Top 12 finalists will then be announced on Wednesday, March 11 from 8-9PM ET/PT from Los Angeles.
The following night on Thursday, March 12, the Top 12 will perform live during a two-hour show from 8-10PM ET/PT. Home viewers will vote for their favorites in the broadcast.
Finally, on Thursday, March 19 from 8-10PM ET/PT, two finalists will get sent home based on America's vote.
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American Idol will then continue to air only on Thursday nights until the next "American Idol" is crowned.
About The Author: Elizabeth Kwiatkowski