[Stacey.]

really, i hope Simon stays on... If not = -slightlyy.
i will continue to watch it though,because i love the programme,, i think they have moree talent with singing than over here tbfff
lol, but lets just hope and pray that he carries on!


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/american...confirmed.html
Fox has confirmed scheduling details for the upcoming ninth season of American Idol.

The auditions round will air on Tuesday and Wednesday nights over four weeks beginning January 12. Cities covered by the auditions include Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, Los Angeles and Denver.

A series of guest judges replaced departed judge Paula Abdul over the auditions round, including Katy Perry, Victoria Beckham, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Avril Lavigne and Shania Twain.

New judge Ellen DeGeneres joins the panel - alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi - from the Hollywood rounds, which air February 9, 10, 16 and 17.

When the top 12 boys and top 12 girls are revealed, the competition moves to the semi-finals stage. Each week for three weeks - beginning February 23 - the girls will perform Tuesdays and the boys Wednesdays. In a results show, airing each Thursday, the bottom two girls and bottom two boys will be eliminated.

The 12 finalists will take to the stage for the first time together on Tuesday, March 16. Thereafter performances air Tuesdays and results on Wednesdays, leading up to the season finale in May.