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'American Idol' returns with new judge, old format and farewell tour
January 12, 2010
While American Idol is returning to a more familiar format, there will still be several substantial changes when the curtains go up on the show's ninth season -- including the absence of Paula Abdul, the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, and Simon Cowell serving on the judging panel for the final time.
Fox releases 'American Idol' schedule, old semifinals format returning
December 23, 2009
Fox has announced American Idol's entire ninth-season early broadcast schedule and revealed it is dropping some of last season's format changes.
Fox to premiere ninth season of 'American Idol' on January 12
November 25, 2009
Fox has announced American Idol's ninth season will premiere over the course of two consecutive nights with a two-hour broadcast on Tuesday, January 12 at 8PM ET/PT and a one-hour broadcast on Wednesday, January 13 at 8PM ET/PT.
Ellen DeGeneres replacing Paula Abdul as new 'American Idol' judge
September 10, 2009
Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol.
Simon Cowell: 'Idol' judging panel "different" without Paula Abdul
September 4, 2009
Simon Cowell can tell there's something not quite right about American Idol's ninth-season auditions.