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The eighth season of American Idol premiered on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2009. Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson returned as judges, while Ryan Seacrest returned as host. This season introduced Kara DioGuardi as a permanent fourth judge. [1]
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Season 8 performances and some tour videos
1 sie 2024 · Season eight auditions will kick off Monday, Aug. 12, with the return of "Idol Across America," the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
Watch American Idol TV Show - ABC.com. Submit your full Online Audition and sign up for Audition Alerts! AUDITION NOW. Guest Performances and Duets. See All. 03:52. Bon Jovi: Live! Performance With The Top 3 Finalists TV-PG | 05.19.2024. 02:38. Julia Gagnon + Jason Mraz Duet: 'I Feel Like Dancing' TV-PG | 05.19.2024. 02:51.
Fast Facts About Season 8. Winner: Kris Allen. Timeframe: February-May 2009. Contestants: 36. Finalists: 13. Average Age: 23.6. Finalists: 23.1. Competition Performances: 132. pre-Finals: 44.
The eighth season of American Idol premiered on January 13, 2009. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson are judges once again, along with Ryan Seacrest as host. This season introduced Kara DioGuardi as the fourth judge on the Idol panel.