American Idol season 11 explained
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The eleventh season of American Idol premiered on Fox on January 18, 2012, and concluded on May 23, 2012. Ryan Seacrest returned as host,[1] while Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez,[2] and Steven Tyler[3] all returned as judges. Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine, a songwriter and producer, also returned as an in-house mentor to work with the contestants on a weekly basis.[4] This season followed the same format as the tenth season. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler both announced that they would be leaving the show two months after the finale,[5] [6] although Lopez later returned as a judge for the show's thirteenth season.[7]
The season set a record when 132 million votes were received for the finale. On May 23, 2012, Phillip Phillips became the winner of the eleventh season of American Idol, beating Jessica Sanchez, who was the runner-up.[8]
Changes from previous seasons
This season, long-time vocal coach Debra Byrd was replaced by Jimmy Iovine's own team.[9] Additionally, fashion designers Tommy Hilfiger and Soyon An were employed as image advisers for the top 13 finalists.[10]
Regional auditions
Auditions took place in the following cities:[11]
City! scope="col" | Preliminary date | Preliminary venue | Filming date(s) | Filming venue | Golden tickets |
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| St. Louis, Missouri | June 28, 2011 | Scottrade Center[12] | September 2–3, 2011 | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark[13] | 46 |
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| Portland, Oregon | July 2, 2011 | Rose Garden[14] | October 1–2, 2011 | Red Lion Hotel[15] | 45 |
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| San Diego, California | July 8, 2011 | Petco Park[16] | October 9–10, 2011 | USS Midway[17] | 53 |
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| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | July 15, 2011 | Heinz Field[18] | September 28–29, 2011 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center[19] | 38 |
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| North Charleston, South Carolina | July 22, 2011 | North Charleston Coliseum[20] | August 17–18, 2011 | Hyatt Regency, Savannah, Georgia[21] [22] | 42 |
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| Denver, Colorado | July 29, 2011 | Invesco Field[23] | October 5–6, 2011[24] | Doerr-Hosier Center, Aspen, Colorado[25] | 31 |
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| Houston, Texas | August 26, 2011 | Reliant Arena[26] | August 30–31, 2011 | Galveston Island Convention Center[27] | 55 |
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| East Rutherford, New Jersey | September 22, 2011 | Izod Center[28] | September 24–25, 2011[29] | Unknown | Unknown |
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| Total number of tickets to Hollywood | 310 | |
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The audition in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was a late addition to the schedule.[30] The audition was held, although the attendance was reportedly low.[31] However, the audition episode was not shown. Contestants known to have auditioned in East Rutherford were listed as having auditioned elsewhere on the official American Idol website. For example, Alex Wong, who auditioned in East Rutherford, had San Diego listed as his audition city on the official website.[32] [33]
Hollywood week
The Hollywood rounds were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium starting December 12, 2011.[34] The 309 contestants performed solo for the first round, and 185 made the cut. Amongst those sent home included Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane Carrey.[35] The second round involved group performances, and a number of contestants became ill and collapsed in the auditorium. 98 contestants moved on to the third and final round: solo performances accompanied by a band or an instrument. The contestants were then separated into four rooms, where one room of 28 contestants were all eliminated, while the 70 contestants in the other three rooms all advanced to the Las Vegas round.
In Las Vegas, the contestants performed traditional 1950s songs in groups with Elvis Presley's "Viva, Elvis!" show as the backdrop.[36] 28 of the 70 contestants were eliminated. Next came a solo round accompanied by an instrument at the stage for Le Rêve at the Wynn Las Vegas. After the 42 remaining contestants sang their last solo, they were summoned one-by-one to appear before the judges. Twelve men and twelve women were initially announced as the semifinalists; however, the judges announced that one of four men eliminated (Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law, or David Leathers, Jr.) would be reinstated into the competition as a surprise thirteenth male, rendering it a Top 25 this season.[37] [38] Ultimately, Jones was selected, and revealed at the end of the males' semifinals show for his performance.
Semifinals
The semifinals began on February 28. The males and females competed on back-to-back nights, and the top five from each group, along with the judges' three Wild Card choices, advanced to the finals.
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Top 25
Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Wild Card round
Following the ten singers who advanced on Thursday, March 1, six of the remaining semifinalists were selected by the judges to compete in the Wild Card round. The judges selected three contestants to advance to the final group of 13. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 13 finalists
- Phillip Phillips (born September 20, 1990) was from Leesburg, Georgia. He auditioned in North Charleston, singing "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" with the guitar.[39] He performed "I Only Have Eyes For You" with Heejun Han, Neco Starr, and Jairon Jackson in Hollywood.
- Jessica Sanchez (born August 4, 1995)[40] was from San Diego, California. She auditioned in San Diego. She performed "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" with DeAndre Brackensick and Candice Glover in Las Vegas. She also performed "The Prayer" by Andrea Bocelli.
- Joshua Ledet (born April 9, 1992) was from Westlake, Louisiana. He had originally auditioned for the tenth season, but did not make it past the audition stage. He auditioned in Houston, and was dubbed "Mantasia" (ie. the male version of American Idol third season winner Fantasia Barrino) during semifinals. He performed "Blue Suede Shoes" with Shannon Magrane, Amber Holcomb, and Curtis Finch, Jr.
- Hollie Cavanagh (born July 5, 1993) was originally from Liverpool, England, but grew up in McKinney, Texas. She auditioned in Galveston. She had originally auditioned for the tenth season, but was encouraged by Jennifer Lopez to return in a couple of years with practice. Hollie sang "Mr. Sandman" with Naomi Gillies and Marissa Pontecorvo in Las Vegas. She also sang "Change" by American Idol fourth season winner Carrie Underwood.
- Skylar Laine (born February 1, 1994)[41] was from Brandon, Mississippi. She auditioned in Galveston, singing "Hell on Heels" by Pistol Annies. In Las Vegas, she performed "Dedicated to the One I Love" with Colton Dixon, Chase Likens, and Cari Quoyeser.
- Elise Testone (born July 29, 1983) was from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She was originally from Kinnelon, New Jersey. She auditioned in North Charleston with "Get It While You Can" by Janis Joplin.[39]
- Colton Dixon (born October 19, 1991)[42] was from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He auditioned in North Charleston with his younger sister, Schyler. He and Schyler had originally auditioned for the tenth season, but were both cut before the semifinals. Dixon returned in the eleventh season; however he did not plan to audition, and was simply accompanying his sister to her audition. The judges implored Dixon to audition as well, where he sang David Cook's "Permanent". Colton performed "Dedicated to the One I Love" with Skylar Laine, Chase Likens, and Cari Quoyeser in Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, Schyler was eliminated, bringing Colton to tears. He performed the Coldplay song "Fix You", and dedicated it to his sister.
- DeAndre Brackensick (born October 21, 1994) was from San Jose, California. He had originally auditioned for the tenth season, but was cut before the semifinals. He auditioned in San Diego. He performed "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" with Jessica Sanchez and Candice Glover in Las Vegas.
- Heejun Han (born April 20, 1989) was from Flushing, New York. He and his family migrated from Anyang, South Korea, when he was a child. He auditioned in Pittsburgh with "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You". His audition brought Jennifer Lopez to tears, and Steven Tyler stated: "I think you are really great. I think you could be the American Idol."
- Erika Van Pelt (born December 12, 1985)[43] was from South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She auditioned in Pittsburgh with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by the Shirelles.
- Shannon Magrane (born October 21, 1995)[44] was from Tampa, Florida. She is the daughter of Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster and former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joe Magrane.[39] She auditioned in North Charleston with "Something's Got a Hold on Me" by Etta James.[39]
- Jermaine Jones (born November 3, 1986) was from Pine Hill, New Jersey. He auditioned in Portland. Jones was not originally chosen for the semifinals, but was called back after the top 24 had been selected. On March 13, he was disqualified for having concealed prior arrests and outstanding warrants.[45]
- Jeremy Rosado (born March 24, 1992) was from Valrico, Florida. Rosado had previously auditioned for American Idol four times.
Finals
There were twelve weeks of finals with thirteen contestants competing. At least one contestant was eliminated every week based on the public's votes, although the judges could veto one elimination through the use of the "judges' save". On March 15, 2012, during what would have been the top 12, it was announced that Jermaine Jones had been disqualified.
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Top 13 – Whitney Houston & Stevie Wonder
Mary J. Blige served as a guest mentor this week. This week, all of the ladies performed one song from the Whitney Houston discography and all of the men performed one song from the Stevie Wonder discography. In a twist, the bottom three from each group were announced the next night. The man and the woman who each received the fewest votes faced the judges, who had to decide which contestant would be saved and which would be eliminated. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 11 – Contestants' birth year
Jermaine Jones was disqualified prior to the performance show for failing to disclose his criminal past.[46] Footage of executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick confronting Jones was shown during what would have been his performance slot,[47] and he was not replaced in the competition. Footage of his rehearsal singing "Somewhere Out There" and his statement was shown during what would have been his performance slot.
will.i.am served as a guest mentor this week. Contestants each performed one song from the year they were born, and are listed in the order they performed.
Top 10 – Billy Joel
P. Diddy served as a guest mentor this week. Each contestant performed one song from the Billy Joel discography, and are listed in the order they performed.
During the results show, the top 10 contestants performed "Happy Birthday to You" along with Joe Perry to celebrate the birthday of judge Steven Tyler.
Top 9 – Personal idols
Stevie Nicks served as a guest mentor this week. Contestants performed two songs each from their own personal idols: one solo and one trio with two fellow contestants. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 8 – Music from the 1980s
Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal served as guest mentors this week. Each contestant performed two songs: one solo and one duet with a fellow contestant. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 7 (April 12) – Music from the 2010s
Akon served as a guest mentor this week. Each contestant performed two songs: one solo and either one duet with a fellow contestant or one trio with two fellow contestants. Contestants are listed in the order they performed. The judges chose to use their "judges' save" when Jessica Sanchez was announced as the performer to be eliminated. As a result, no one was eliminated this week.
Top 7 (April 19) – Music from now & then
Each contestant performed two songs: one Billboard number one hit from the 21st century and one song from the classic soul era. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 6 – Queen
Each contestant performed two songs, one of which was from the Queen discography. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 5 – Music from the 1960s & British pop
Steven Van Zandt served as a guest mentor this week. Each contestant performed two songs: one solo and either one duet with a fellow contestant or one trio with two fellow contestants. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 4 – Music of California & songs the contestants wish they'd written
Each contestant performed three songs: one solo, one duet with a fellow contestant, and one song with all four contestants. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 3
Each contestant performed three songs: one chosen by one of the judges, one chosen by the contestant, and one chosen by mentor Jimmy Iovine. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Top 2 – Finale
Each contestant performed three songs, one of which was chosen by producer Simon Fuller, and are listed in the order they performed.
Elimination chart
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Contestant! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Semifinals | Wild Card | Top 13 | Top 11 | Top 10 | Top 9 | Top 8 | Top 7 | Top 6 | Top 5 | Top 4 | Top 3 | Finale |
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| 2/28 | 2/29 | 3/1 | 3/8 | 3/15 | 3/22 | 3/29 | 4/5 | 4/12 | 4/19 | 4/26 | 5/3 | 5/10 | 5/17 | 5/23 |
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| Phillip Phillips | 1 | Safe | N/A | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Winner |
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| Jessica Sanchez | 2 | N/A | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Saved | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Runner-up |
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| Joshua Ledet | 3 | Safe | N/A | N/A | Bottom three | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | |
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| Hollie Cavanagh | 4 | N/A | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | Bottom three | Safe | Bottom three | Bottom two | Bottom two | Eliminated | |
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| Skylar Laine | 5 | N/A | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | Eliminated | |
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| Elise Testone | 6 | N/A | Safe | N/A | Saved | Bottom three | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | Bottom three | Bottom three | Eliminated | |
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| Colton Dixon | 7 | Safe | N/A | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | |
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| DeAndre Brackensick | 8 | Wild Card | N/A | Saved | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | Safe | Eliminated | |
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| Heejun Han | 9 | Safe | N/A | N/A | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | Eliminated | |
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| Erika Van Pelt | 10 | N/A | Wild Card | Saved | Bottom three | Bottom three | Eliminated | |
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| Shannon Magrane | 11 | N/A | Safe | N/A | Bottom two | Eliminated | |
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| Jermaine Jones | 12 | Safe | N/A | N/A | Bottom two | Disqualified |
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| Jeremy Rosado | 13 | Wild Card | N/A | Saved | Eliminated | |
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| Reed Grimm | | Wild Card | N/A | Eliminated | |
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| Jen Hirsh | N/A | Wild Card |
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| Brielle Von Hugel | N/A | Wild Card |
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| Baylie Brown | N/A | Eliminated | |
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| Hallie Day | N/A |
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| Haley Johnsen | N/A |
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| Chelsea Sorrell | N/A |
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| Adam Brock | Eliminated | |
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| Creighton Fraker |
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| Eben Franckewitz |
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| Chase Likens |
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| Aaron Marcellus | |
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Compilation album
American Idol Season 11 Duets and Trios Highlights, a compilation album by the top 6 finalists, was released on July 3, 2012. It consisted of the following songs:
Controversies
On March 14, finalist Jermaine Jones was disqualified for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. Jones, however, denied that he had concealed his previous arrests and had admitted his arrests when he signed up for Idol.[48] A police official where he was the target of two arrest warrants said that "the case wasn't big enough to merit going after him in California," and a New Jersey legislator commented that for the show "to expose, embarrass and interrogate a young man without an attorney in front of 40 million viewers was an outrage."[49] Critics suggested that the show may have staged the disqualification to boost ratings.[50] When asked about speculations that producers had had prior knowledge of his criminal past and that the producers were simply out to exploit him on-air, Jones replied that "I haven't even taken my mind into that and why they did what they did, because then I'll drive myself crazy."[51]
U.S. Nielsen ratings
The premiere was watched by 21.93 million viewers. While at the time it drew the second largest audience of any entertainment program in the television season, it was down 16 percent from the previous year's premiere, which was watched by 26.23 million viewers. After seven consecutive years as the most watched program on primetime television (eight years in the 18/49 demo), the eleventh season of American Idol came in second place to NBC Sunday Night Football in total viewers, as well as in the 18/49 demo.[52]
- This episode was shown on Sunday, January 22, 2012, after the NFC Championship Game, but was repeated on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 with ratings of 5.7/9 overall and 3.4/9 for the 18/49 demographic. Overall, the episode averaged 9.64 million viewers.[58] [110]
- Episode was bumped out of primetime due to the NFC Championship Game going into overtime, therefore it was not included in the weekly rankings.[111]
See also
Notes and References
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- Web site: August 17, 2011 . Fox says Jennifer Lopez back for 'American Idol' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924154708/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/17/us-jenniferlopez-idUSTRE77G4DK20110817 . September 24, 2015 . 2012-07-13 . Reuters.
- Web site: They're Back! Two American Idol Judges Sign On to Return—So Who's the Lone Holdout? . E! . June 29, 2011 . 2011-12-05.
- http://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/25/nigel-lythgoe-talks-american-idol-season-11-promo-video/ Nigel Lythgoe Says No Big Changes Planned for 'American Idol' (VIDEO)
- News: Steven Tyler quits 'American Idol' . https://web.archive.org/web/20120715041928/http://theclicker.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/12/12707452-steven-tyler-quits-american-idol?lite . dead . July 15, 2012 . Anna Chan . MSNBC . July 12, 2012. July 12, 2012 .
- Jennifer Lopez leaving 'American Idol': 'The time has come' . Erin Strecker . Entertainment Weekly . July 13, 2012 . July 13, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120713172709/http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/07/13/jennifer-lopez-leaving-american-idol/ . July 13, 2012 . live .
- http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/09/03/american-idol-jennifer-lopez-harry-connick-jr/ Official: J. Lo and Harry Connick Jr. join 'American Idol'
- Web site: American Idol season 11 Winner is Phillip Phillips! . BeautyMania.Biz . May 23, 2012 . May 23, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121002000518/http://www.beautymania.biz/2012/05/entertainment-paradise-american-idol_23.html . October 2, 2012 . live .
- News: 'American Idol' Vocal Coach Debra Byrd Takes Live Show Leave (Exclusive) . The Hollywood Reporter . February 23, 2012 . April 29, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120429230530/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-debra-byrd-vocal-coach-294724 . April 29, 2012 . live .
- News: March 22, 2012 . Tommy Hilfiger tranforms [sic] Erika Van Pelt, can't help Philip Phillips on 'American Idol' . Newsday . live . April 14, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120621233955/http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/american-idol-1.811965/tommy-hilfiger-tranforms-erika-van-pelt-can-t-help-philip-phillips-on-american-idol-1.3616791 . June 21, 2012.
- Web site: Season 11 Auditions – Show and Alumni News . American Idol . May 12, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120111005546/http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/5020 . January 11, 2012 . live .
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- Web site: September 3, 2011 . 'American Idol' returns for audition Round 2 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20110913090553/http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_994dbd5c-ca62-543d-9821-644b9e42ee4f.html . September 13, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . Stltoday.com.
- Web site: Portland – Season 11 Auditions . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20110620013944/http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_11/portland/ . June 20, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . American Idol.
- News: Michael Becker/FOX . October 2, 2011 . 'American Idol' comes to Portland: Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest talk about local auditions . The Oregonian . live . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111014183912/http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2011/10/american_icol.html . October 14, 2011.
- Web site: San Diego – Season 11 Auditions . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20110620013949/http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_11/san_diego/ . June 20, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . American Idol.
- Web site: October 10, 2011 . American Idol: San Diego Auditions . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20111122040253/http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/american-idol-san-diego-auditions-20111010 . November 22, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . Myfoxla.com.
- Web site: Pittsburgh – Season 11 Auditions . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20110620013938/http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_11/pittsburgh/ . June 20, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . American Idol.
- http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/09/29/“american-idol”-back-in-pittsburgh/ ‘American Idol’ Back In Pittsburgh
- Web site: Charleston – Season 11 Auditions . American Idol . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110620013923/http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_11/charleston/ . June 20, 2011 . live .
- Web site: Okay, now it's official: Christina Aguilera back on 'Idol' . Blogs.ajc.com . 2011-12-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121023113530/http://blogs.ajc.com/american-idol-blog/2011/08/17/okay-now-its-official-christina-aguilera-back-on-idol/?cxntlid=thbz_hm . October 23, 2012 . mdy-all .
- Web site: Mafera . Cate . Ryan Seacrest, 'American Idol' land in Savannah . Savannahnow.com . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120924183145/http://savannahnow.com/news/2011-08-18/ryan-seacrest-american-idol-land-savannah . September 24, 2012 . live .
- Web site: Denver – Season 11 Auditions . American Idol . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110620013928/http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_11/denver/ . June 20, 2011 . live .
- News: "American Idol" coming to Aspen. September 28, 2011. The Aspen Times, reprinted in The Denver Post. September 28, 2011. Janet Urquhart. https://web.archive.org/web/20110930113945/http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_18994774. September 30, 2011. live.
- Web site: Wannabe stars align for 'American Idol' in Aspen . Aspentimes.com . October 7, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111211021804/http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20111007/NEWS/111009872/1077%26parentprofile%3D1058 . December 11, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
- Web site: Houston – Season 11 Auditions . American Idol . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110620013933/http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_11/houston/ . June 20, 2011 . live .
- Web site: Idol judges hope female talent shines in Texas . Houston Chronicle . August 30, 2011 . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121013192433/http://blog.chron.com/tubular/2011/08/idol-judges-hope-female-talent-shines-in-texas/ . October 13, 2012 . live .
- Web site: East Rutherford – Season 11 Auditions . American Idol . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111126231156/http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_11/east_rutherford . November 26, 2011 . live .
- Web site: Nigel Lythgoe OBE on Twitter. twitter.com.
- http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/08/29/american-idol-to-hold-auditions-in-east-rutherford-new-jersey-thursday-september-22-482203/20110829fox01/ American Idol" to Hold Auditions in East Rutherford, New Jersey Thursday, September 22
- http://www.bergen.com/Idol_Craze_Hundreds_at_Izod_Center_for_American_Idol_auditions.html Idol Craze: Hundreds at Izod Center for 'American Idol' auditions
- Web site: Nigel Lythgoe OBE on Twitter. twitter.com.
- http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_11/road_to_hollywood/alex_wong/ Alex Wong
- Web site: Nigel Lythgoe OBE on Twitter. twitter.com.
- https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57373793-10391698/american-idol-jim-carreys-daughter-out-and-then-disaster/ "American Idol": Jim Carrey's daughter out, and then disaster
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/tca-american-idol-judges-bash-competition-279533 TCA: 'American Idol' Judges, Producers Bash the Competition
- Web site: American Idol Season 11 Top 24 Contestants Announced, With A Twist . 2012-02-24 . 2024-02-24 . Cinema Blend . West . Kelly . . …there are four guys who are getting another chance after previously being eliminated. Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law, and David Leathers will be back next Tuesday night (Feb 28 at 8:00 p.m.). One of them will join the other twelve guys in the competition, making the male side of the semi-finals a 'Top 13.'.
- News: American Idol Reveals Season 11 Top 24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224141732/https://www.mtv.com/news/25ta5j/american-idol-top-24 . dead . February 24, 2024 . Graham . Adam . 2012-02-23 . 2024-02-22 . . But in a twist, it's announced that one of four eliminated contestants will be welcomed back next week for the first Top 25..
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- Web site: Jessica Sanchez Birthday . February 22, 2012.
- Web site: February 23, 2012 . Skylar Laine Birthday . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140702061620/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7qxfDHFU2s&t=42s . July 2, 2014 . March 13, 2016 . YouTube.
- Web site: Colton Dixon Birthday . February 22, 2012.
- Web site: Erika Van Pelt Birthday . February 22, 2012.
- Web site: Shannon Magrane Birthday . February 25, 2012.
- News: Lisa de Moraes . 'American Idol': After Jermaine Jones is disqualified, who will go home? . The Washington Post . March 15, 2012 . August 24, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180124071240/https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/american-idol-after-jermaine-jones-is-disqualified-who-will-go-home/2012/03/15/gIQAc0LcES_story.html . January 24, 2018 . live .
- http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2012/03/jermaine-jones-disqualified-american-idol/1#.T2LJebSo8X4 Jermaine Jones disqualified from 'American Idol'
- http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/03/14/american-idol-jermaine-jones-nigel-lythgoe-disqualified/ 'American Idol': Jermaine Jones disqualification captured on tape. What are the chances?!
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- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Are You There, Chelsea?,' 'The Middle' Adjusted Down. Gorman. Bill. January 19, 2012. TV by the Numbers. January 19, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120124020958/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/19/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-modern-family-adjusted-up-are-you-there-chelsea-the-middle-adjusted-down/116986/. January 24, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Seidman. Robert. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Giants-49ers, 'American Idol,' 'Big Bang Theory' Top Week 18. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-01-25. January 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120625150519/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/24/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-giants-49ers-american-idol-big-bang-theory-top-week-18/117360/. June 25, 2012. dead.
- http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/20/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-tops-american-idol-1st-half-hour-office-mentalist-greys-adj-up-person-rob-parks-adj-down/117089/ Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' Tops 'American Idol' 1st Half Hour; 'Office,' 'Mentalist,' 'Grey's' Adj. Up; 'Person,' 'Rob,' 'Parks' Adj. Down
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- Web site: Seidman. Robert. Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Criminal Minds,' 'CSI' Adjusted Up. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-01-27. January 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120910070027/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/26/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-criminal-minds-csi-adjusted-up/117763/. September 10, 2012. dead.
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- Web site: Seidman. Robert. Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up to Thursday High; 'American Idol' Up; 'The Finder' Adjusted Down. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-01-28. January 27, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120910070031/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/27/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-adjusted-up-to-thursday-high-american-idol-up-the-finder-adjusted-down/117845/. September 10, 2012. dead.
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- Web site: Bibel . Sara . Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family,' 'CSI,' 'One Tree Hill' Adjusted Up, 'The Middle,' 'Happy Endings' Adjusted Down . TVbytheNumber . 2012-02-25 . February 23, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120227035612/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/23/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-csi-one-tree-hill-adjusted-up-the-middle-happy-endings-adjusted-down/121523/ . February 27, 2012 .
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- Web site: Seidman. Robert. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Voice,' 'American Idol,' 'Modern Family,' NCIS Top Week 24. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-03-07. March 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120613231555/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/06/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-voice-american-idol-modern-family-ncis-top-week-24/123057/. June 13, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Suburgatory,' 'America's Next Top Model' & 'Happy Endings' Adjusted Down. TV by the Numbers. Kondolojy. Amanda. March 1, 2012. 2012-03-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20120403143615/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/01/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-suburgatory-americas-next-top-model-happy-endings-adjusted-down/122584/. April 3, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Awake' & 'American Idol' Adjusted Up. TV by the Numbers. Kondolojy. Amanda. March 2, 2012. 2012-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20120816170903/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/02/thursday-final-ratings-awake-american-idol-adjusted-up/122753/. August 16, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-03-08. March 8, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120831072825/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/08/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-2/123684/. August 31, 2012. dead.
- Web site: TTV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Voice,' 'American Idol,' 'Big Bang Theory' Top Week 25 Ratings. TV by the Numbers. Kondolojy. Amanda. March 13, 2012. 2012-03-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20120313195614/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/13/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-voice-american-idol-big-bang-theory-top-week-25-ratings/124173/. March 13, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Parks & Recreation' Adjusted Down. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-03-10. March 9, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120816171240/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/09/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-parks-recreation-adjusted-down/123866/. August 16, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Survivor: One World', 'CSI', 'One Tree Hill', 'Are You There, Chelsea?' & 'Modern Family' Adjust Up. TVbytheNumbers. March 16, 2012. March 15, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120318004242/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/15/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-survivor-one-world-csi-one-tree-hill-are-you-there-chelsea-modern-family-adjust-up/124543/. March 18, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol,' 'The Voice,' 'Modern Family' Top Week 26 Ratings. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-03-20. March 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120322212053/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/20/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-the-voice-modern-family-top-week-26-ratings/125056/. March 22, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'The Office', 'Missing' Adjusted Up, 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down + NCAA Game Ratings. TVbytheNumbers. March 16, 2012. March 16, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303183410/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/16/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-the-office-missing-adjusted-up-private-practice-adjusted-down-ncaa-game-ratings/124732/. March 3, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Biebel. Sara. Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Survivor,' 'CSI,' 'One Tree Hill' Adjusted Up; 'Bent' Adjusted Down. TVbytheNumbers. March 23, 2012. March 23, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120915081134/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/22/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-survivor-csi-one-tree-hill-adjusted-up-bent-adjusted-down/125633/. September 15, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol', 'NCIS' Top Week 27 Ratings. TVbytheNumbers. March 27, 2012. March 27, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120330005109/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/27/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-ncis-top-week-27-ratings/126107/. March 30, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Seidman. Robert. Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Touch,' '30 Rock,' 'Up All Night' Adjusted Up. TVbytheNumbers. March 23, 2012. March 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160407003418/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/23/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-touch-30-rock-up-all-night-adjusted-up/125792/. April 7, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'Survivor' 'One Tree Hill' and 'Whitney' All Adjusted Up. TVbytheNumbers. March 30, 2012. March 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120914035801/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/29/wednesday-final-ratings-idol-survivor-one-tree-hill-bent-and-whitney-all-adjusted-up/126503/. September 14, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NCAA, 'American Idol,' 'The Voice,' 'Big Bang Theory' and 'NCIS Top Week 28 Viewing. TVbytheNumbers. 2012-04-07. April 3, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120407235432/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/03/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-ncaa-american-idol-the-voice-big-bang-theory-and-ncis-top-week-28-viewing/127038/. April 7, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol',"The Big Bang Theory', 'Missing' and 'Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up, 'Rules' and 'Touch' Adjusted Down. TVbytheNumbers. April 1, 2012. March 30, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122122/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/30/thursday-final-ratings-american-idolthe-big-bang-theory-missing-and-vampire-diaries-adjusted-up-rules-and-touch-adjusted-down/126702/. March 4, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Happy Endings', 'Survivor' Adjusted Up; 'Bent' Adjusted Down. TVbytheNumbers. April 6, 2012. April 5, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120407102355/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/05/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-happy-endings-survivor-adjusted-up-bent-adjusted-down/127829/. April 7, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol,' 'Big Bang Theory', 'The Voice,'and 'Person of Interest' Top Week 29 Viewing. VbytheNumbers. April 12, 2012. April 10, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120413232229/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/10/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-big-bang-theory-the-voiceand-person-of-interest-top-week-29-viewing/128177/. April 13, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'American Idol', 'Person of Interest', 'Missing', 'Up All Night' Adjusted Up; 'Scandal' Adjusted Down. TVbytheNumbers. April 6, 2012. April 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610143114/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/06/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-american-idol-person-of-interest-missing-up-all-night-adjusted-up-scandal-adjusted-down/127930/. June 10, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol', 'NCIS' Top Week 30 Viewing. TVbytheNumbers. April 18, 2012. April 17, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120613220403/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/17/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-ncis-top-week-30-viewing/129412/. June 13, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Off Their Rockers, 'Best Friends Forever', 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. April 19, 2012. April 19, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120423061125/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/19/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-modern-family-adjusted-up-off-their-rockers-best-friends-forever-rock-center-adjusted-down/129836/. April 23, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol', 'Modern Family' Top Week 31 Viewing. TVbytheNumbers. April 24, 2012. April 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120427005521/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/24/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-modern-family-top-week-31-viewing/130482/. April 27, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Awake' & 'Missing' Adjusted Up; 'Scandal' & 'Parks and Recreation' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. April 20, 2012. TV by the Numbers. April 20, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20150725011459/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/20/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-greys-anatomy-awake-scandal-parks-and-recreation-adjusted-down/130065/. July 25, 2015. dead.
- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Off Their Rockers', & 'Revenge' Adjusted Up. Kondolojy. Amanda. April 26, 2012. TV by the Numbers. April 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121022132047/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/26/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-off-their-rockers-revenge-adjusted-up/130885/. October 22, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara . TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol', 'Big Bang Theory' Top Week 32 Viewing . https://archive.today/20130209232358/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/01/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-big-bang-theory-top-week-32-viewing/131459/130482/. dead. February 9, 2013. TVbytheNumbers. May 1, 2012. May 2, 2012.
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- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Modern Family', & 'ANTM' Adjusted Up, 'Don't Trust the B' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. May 3, 2012. TV by the Numbers. May 3, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120505111523/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/03/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-modern-family-antm-adjusted-up-dont-trust-the-b-adjusted-down/132366/. May 5, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy . Amanda . TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol', 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'NCIS' Top Week 33 Viewing . TVbytheNumbers . May 8, 2012 . May 13, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120529034233/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/08/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-the-big-bang-theory-ncis-top-week-33-viewing/132879/ . May 29, 2012 . dead .
- Web site: Thursday Final Ratings:'The Big Bang Theory', 'American Idol', 'Vampire Diaries', 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Mentalist', Adjusted Up; 'Secret Circle','Scandal' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. May 4, 2012. TV by the Numbers. May 4, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160606124324/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/04/thursday-final-ratingsthe-big-bang-theory-american-idol-vampire-diaries-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-secret-circle-the-mentalist-scandal-adjusted-down/132411/. June 6, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'SVU', 'Modern Family', 'Survivor', & 'Criminal Minds' Adjusted Up; 'Off Their Rockers', 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. May 10, 2012. TV by the Numbers. May 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513083547/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/10/wednesday-final-ratings-idol-svu-modern-family-survivor-off-their-rockers-rock-center-adjusted-down/133245/. May 13, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Bibel. Sara. TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol' & 'NCIS' Top Week 34 Viewing. TVbytheNumbers. May 15, 2012. May 16, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120915142744/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/15/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-ncis-top-week-34-viewing/134023/. September 15, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'Idol', 'Vampire Diaries', 'Office', 'Secret Circle', 'Grey's' Adjusted Up; 'Touch', 'Scandal' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. May 11, 2012. TV by the Numbers. May 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20150907193532/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-idol-vampire-diaries-office-secret-circle-greys-adjusted-up-touch-scandal-adjusted-down/133458/. September 7, 2015. dead.
- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings:'American Idol', 'Criminal Minds', 'Off Their Rockers' Adjusted Up; 'Don't Trust the B' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. May 17, 2012. TV by the Numbers. May 17, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120626024559/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/17/wednesday-final-ratingsamerican-idol-criminal-minds-off-their-rockers-adjusted-up-dont-trust-the-b-adjusted-down/134655/. June 26, 2012. dead.
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- Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Grey's Anatomy', '30 Rock' Adjusted Up; 'Touch', 'Scandal' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. May 18, 2012. TV by the Numbers. May 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610090132/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-greys-anatomy-30-rock-adjusted-up-touch-scandal-adjusted-down/134984/. June 10, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. Tuesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'DWTS', 'AGT' Adjusted Up, 'Glee' Adjusted Down. May 23, 2012. May 23, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20131014021527/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/23/tuesday-final-ratings-american-idol-dwts-agt-adjusted-up-glee-adjusted-down/135476/. October 14, 2013. dead.
- Web site: Bibel . Sara . TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol' Tops Week 36 Viewing; 'Modern Family' is Number One Scripted Program . TVbytheNumbers . May 31, 2012 . May 30, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120605052932/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/30/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-tops-week-36-viewing-modern-family-is-number-one-scripted-program/136002/ . June 5, 2012 . dead .
- Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'Modern Family', & 'SVU' Adjusted Up, 'Apt 23' Adjusted Down. May 24, 2012. May 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120525184002/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/wednesday-final-ratings-idol-modern-family-svu-adjusted-up-apt-23-adjusted-down/135606/. May 25, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Seidman. Robert. Tuesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Encore Adjusted Up; No Adjustments for '90210' or 'Remodeled'. TV. 2012-01-31. January 25, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120807125534/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/25/tuesday-final-ratings-american-idol-encore-adjusted-up-no-adjustments-for-90210-or-remodeled/117629/. August 7, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Herbert. Steven. Fox wins with 'American Idol' and football. The Orange County Register. 2012-02-10. January 25, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070147/http://www.ocregister.com/articles/million-337330-viewers-cbs.html. March 4, 2016. live.
