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American Idol

American Idol

Dream big.

20025.115 Seasons567 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Self - Judge

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Keith Urban

Keith Urban

Self - Judge

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Self - Judge

Themes & Keywords

competitionjudgetalentmusic competitionaspiring singersingervotingsingingauditionsinging competitiontalent searchtalent competitionmusic industryvocal talent

About American Idol

American Idol is a reality series that first aired in 2002 exploring themes of competition, judge, talent, music competition, aspiring singer, singer. it stars Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Keith Urban. Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

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Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.

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American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.

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MasterChef(2010)

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This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.

Face Off
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In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.