But executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who helped translate Britain’s “Pop Idol” into the Fox version that debuted in 2002, said the farewell episode will be memorable. Contestants also had to flip coins for songs because many publishers refused to clear them for a reality show.
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The iconic talent show “American Idol” has bid farewell to TV screens for the final time.
Cowell also had a message for the season’s final two, Trent Harmon and La’Porsha Renae: “Enjoy yourselves and remember the fans who voted for you”.
Thursday night’s sendoff was without a doubt a historic moment for television. Season 4 victor Carrie Underwood will be playing at the Giant Center Saturday October 1st and pre-sale tickets are being sold today though 10PM.
Other veterans on hand include Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Candice Glover, Scotty McCreery, Lee DeWyze, Ace Young, Clay Aiken, Constantine Maroulis, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Tamyra Gray, Sanjaya, Kimberly Locke and more. His performance in the 2006 season-ender signalled that the show had transcended its image as overblown karaoke and become a respectable showcase for established artists. When she’s not in the recording studio, Barrino is acting on the big screen.
Ryan Seacrest can’t believe how much his life has changed since “American Idol” began. “We did not do a selfie”, he said. While the judges didn’t always agree, they nevertheless remained respectful and loving, though the 2013 crew seemed to experience a major rift between judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. “Well”, he says, “I ain’t dead yet”. Original judges Jackson and Abdul came out on stage grumbling about Cowell, who then appeared, amid thunderous applause, to make a lame joke about how Paula had been the mean one.
“Do I regret not remaining on the show now that it’s coming to an end? Yes”.
Simon Cowell was the face of American Idol for nine seasons, but the former judge hasn’t kept up with the singing competition since he departed the Fox series. “I bought your album'”.
Brian admitted that he didn’t do a great job as co-host during Idol’s inaugural season, and he points to immaturity as part of the reason, despite the fact that he was 30 years old at the time. Creator Simon Fuller has talked of reinventing the show, although it could have a different format, be on a different platform and have a different name. “So what are you going to say?” By the time early September rolled around, I had moved east-and I recall anxiously making sure I had a functional TV so I could tune into the finalé, which Kelly Clarkson famously won over Justin Guarini.
Carrie Underwood returned with judge Keith Urban to perform “Stop Dragging My Heart Around”.
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What did you guys think of her gorgeous ensemble on the show? In 2011, Lopez told us saying goodbye to contestants was the most hard part about judging.
