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Each season premieres with the audition round, taking place in different cities. The audition episodes typically feature a mix of potential finalists, interesting characters and woefully inadequate contestants. Each successful contestant receives a golden ticket to proceed on to the next round in Hollywood. Based on their performances during the Hollywood round (Las Vegas round for seasons 10 onwards), 24 to 36 contestants are selected by the judges to participate in the semifinals. From the semifinal onwards the contestants perform their songs live, with the judges making their critiques after each performance. The contestants are voted for by the viewing public, and the outcome of the public votes is then revealed in the results show typically on the following night. The results shows feature group performances by the contestants as well as guest performers. The Top-three results show also features the homecoming events for the Top 3 finalists. The season reaches its climax in a two-hour results finale show, where the winner of the season is revealed.

Question: What is given to contestants who make it past the audition round?
Answer: a golden ticket

Question: In the audition rounds, what do contestants who win the approval of the judges receive?
Answer: a golden ticket

Question: Who votes for the winning contestants starting with the semi-final round?
Answer: the public
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With the exception of seasons one and two, the contestants in the semifinals onwards perform in front of a studio audience. They perform with a full band in the finals. From season four to season nine, the American Idol band was led by Rickey Minor; from season ten onwards, Ray Chew. Assistance may also be given by vocal coaches and song arrangers, such as Michael Orland and Debra Byrd to contestants behind the scene. Starting with season seven, contestants may perform with a musical instrument from the Hollywood rounds onwards. In the first nine seasons, performances were usually aired live on Tuesday nights, followed by the results shows on Wednesdays in the United States and Canada, but moved to Wednesdays and Thursdays in season ten.

Question: In which season were contestants first allowed to use musical instruments?
Answer: seven

Question: Who was in charge of the American Idol band in season eleven?
Answer: Ray Chew

Question: In what season did American Idol start airing on Thursday nights?
Answer: ten

Question: Who was the leader of the American Idol band in season five?
Answer: Rickey Minor

Question: Who led the American Idol band between seasons four and nine?
Answer: Rickey Minor

Question: Who led the American Idol band after Rickey Minor's departure?
Answer: Ray Chew

Question: What season were contestants allowed use a musical instrument when they sing?
Answer: seven
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The first season of American Idol debuted as a summer replacement show in June 2002 on the Fox network. It was co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.

Question: What network aired the first season of American Idol?
Answer: Fox

Question: What year did American Idol first debut?
Answer: 2002

Question: Who was Ryan Seacrests co-host in the first season of American Idol?
Answer: Brian Dunkleman

Question: When did American Idol debut?
Answer: June 2002

Question: What network did American Idol debut on?
Answer: Fox

Question: Who co-hosted American Idol?
Answer: Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman
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In the audition rounds, 121 contestants were selected from around 10,000 who attended the auditions. These were cut to 30 for the semifinal, with ten going on to the finals. One semifinalist, Delano Cagnolatti, was disqualified for lying to evade the show's age limit. One of the early favorites, Tamyra Gray, was eliminated at the top four, the first of several such shock eliminations that were to be repeated in later seasons. Christina Christian was hospitalized before the top six result show due to chest pains and palpitations, and she was eliminated while she was in the hospital. Jim Verraros was the first openly gay contestant on the show; his sexual orientation was revealed in his online journal, however it was removed during the competition after a request from the show producers over concerns that it might be unfairly influencing votes.

Question: How many contestants made it past the first round of auditions?
Answer: 121

Question: How many people initially auditioned?
Answer: around 10,000

Question: Who was the first known homosexual contestant on American Idol?
Answer: Jim Verraros

Question: Which contestant was surprisingly eliminated during the top four episode? 
Answer: Tamyra Gray

Question: Where was Christina Christian at when she was eliminated from the show?
Answer: the hospital

Question: How many contestants were chosen from the 10,000 that auditioned?
Answer: 121

Question: Of the 121 chosen, how many became semi-finalists?
Answer: 30

Question: Which contestant was disqualified for lying about his age?
Answer: Delano Cagnolatti

Question: When was Tamyra Gray eliminated?
Answer: top four

Question: Who was eliminated while she was in the hospital due to chest pains?
Answer: Christina Christian
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The final showdown was between Justin Guarini, one of the early favorites, and Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson was not initially thought of as a contender, but impressed the judges with some good performances in the final rounds, such as her performance of Aretha Franklin's "Natural Woman", and Betty Hutton's "Stuff Like That There", and eventually won the crown on September 4, 2002.

Question: What year did Kelly Clarkson win?
Answer: 2002

Question: Who was the runner up to Kelly Clarkson?
Answer: Justin Guarini

Question: What month did Kelly Clarkson win?
Answer: September

Question: Of the final two, which was an early favorite to win?
Answer: Justin Guarini

Question: Who won the first season of American Idol?
Answer: Kelly Clarkson

Question: When did Clarkson win the crown?
Answer: September 4, 2002
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In what was to become a tradition, Clarkson performed the coronation song during the finale, and released the song immediately after the season ended. The single, "A Moment Like This", went on to break a 38-year-old record held by The Beatles for the biggest leap to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Guarini did not release any song immediately after the show and remains the only runner-up not to do so. Both Clarkson and Guarini made a musical film, From Justin to Kelly, which was released in 2003 but was widely panned. Clarkson has since become the most successful Idol contestant internationally, with worldwide album sales of more than 23 million.

Question: What was the fist song released by Kelly Clarkson after winning American Idol?
Answer: A Moment Like This

Question: What film did Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini star in after they were on American Idol?
Answer: From Justin to Kelly

Question: How many albums has Kelly Clarkson sold around the world?
Answer: more than 23 million

Question: What song did Kelly Clarkson perform during the finale?
Answer: A Moment Like This

Question: What did Clarkson sing during the finale?
Answer: the coronation song

Question: What was the name of the song?
Answer: A Moment Like This

Question: Which record did the song break, which was the biggest leap to the top of the Billboard charts?
Answer: The Beatles

Question: What was the name of the film that the two finalists made together?
Answer: From Justin to Kelly

Question: How many worldwide album sales has Kelly Clarkson had since winning Idol?
Answer: more than 23 million
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Following the success of season one, the second season was moved up to air in January 2003. The number of episodes increased, as did the show's budget and the charge for commercial spots. Dunkleman left the show, leaving Seacrest as the lone host. Kristin Adams was a correspondent for this season.

Question: What year did season two of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2003

Question: Who was a correspondent on season two of American Idol?
Answer: Kristin Adams

Question: When did season two air?
Answer: January 2003

Question: Who was a correspondent for season two?
Answer: Kristin Adams
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Corey Clark was disqualified during the finals for having an undisclosed police record; however, he later alleged that he and Paula Abdul had an affair while on the show and that this contributed to his expulsion. Clark also claimed that Abdul gave him preferential treatment on the show due to their affair. The allegations were dismissed by Fox after an independent investigation. Two semi-finalists were also disqualified that year – Jaered Andrews for an arrest on an assault charge, and Frenchie Davis for having previously modelled for an adult website.

Question: Which judge did Corey Clark claim to have had an affair with?
Answer: Paula Abdul

Question: Which contestant was removed from the competition for having been a model on an adult website?
Answer: Frenchie Davis

Question: Which contestant was removed from the competition for not revealing his police record?
Answer: Corey Clark

Question: Which contestant had previously been arrested and charged with assault?
Answer: Jaered Andrews

Question: Who was disqualified for having a police record?
Answer: Corey Clark

Question: Which contestant was removed from the show for modelling for an adult website?
Answer: Frenchie Davis

Question: Which contestant was disqualified because of an assault charge?
Answer: Jaered Andrews
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Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Question: Who was the season two winner of American Idol?
Answer: Ruben Studdard

Question: How many votes were cast during the final week?
Answer: 24 million

Question: Who was the runner up on season two of American Idol?
Answer: Clay Aiken

Question: How many votes did Ruben Studdard win by?
Answer: 134,000

Question: What was the name of the shows executive producer?
Answer: Nigel Lythgoe

Question: Who won season two?
Answer: Ruben Studdard

Question: Who was the runner up for season two?
Answer: Clay Aiken

Question: How many more votes did Studdard have at the finale?
Answer: 134,000

Question: How many votes were cast for the finale?
Answer: 24 million

Question: Who did Nigel Lythgoe say was a fan favorite for the majority of the season?
Answer: Clay Aiken
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Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Question: What is the first song that Ruben Studdard released after winning American Idol?
Answer: Flying Without Wings

Question: What contestant came in fourth on season two of American Idol?
Answer: Josh Gracin

Question: What song did Clay Aiken first release after losing American Idol?
Answer: This Is the Night

Question: What was the name of Studdard's coronation song?
Answer: Flying Without Wings

Question: What was Aiken's single release named?
Answer: This Is the Night

Question: Which of the final two had more success with his first album?
Answer: Aiken

Question: Who finished fourth on season two?
Answer: Josh Gracin
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Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Question: What year did the third season of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2004

Question: Which contestant was best known for his bad audition of "She Bangs"?
Answer: William Hung

Question: Which contestant sold more albums than all except two from season three of American Idol?
Answer: William Hung

Question: When did season three premiere?
Answer: January 19, 2004

Question: Which contestant sang an off-key "She Bangs"?
Answer: William Hung

Question: Which contestant was number three in sales from season three?
Answer: William Hung
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Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Question: What were the three black female contestants on season three of American Idol commonly referred to as?
Answer: the Three Divas

Question: Which contestant was eliminated during the week of the top seven?
Answer: Jennifer Hudson

Question: What famous singer made claims of racism after Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol?
Answer: Elton John

Question: Which season three contestant on American Idol was the recipient of reported death threats?
Answer: John Stevens

Question: What were Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson called?
Answer: the Three Divas

Question: Which of the three was eliminated?
Answer: Jennifer Hudson

Question: Who said that the results were racist?
Answer: Elton John

Question: Which contestant reportedly received a death threat on the show?
Answer: John Stevens
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The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Question: Who was the runner up on the third season of American Idol?
Answer: Diana DeGarmo

Question: What was the name of the first single that Fantasia released after winning American Idol?
Answer: I Believe

Question: What was the first song released by Diana DeGarmo after coming in second on American Idol?
Answer: Dreams

Question: What song did Fantasia sing on the Top 8 show?
Answer: Summertime

Question: Who has said that Barrino's rendition of Summertime has been his top moment of all seasons?
Answer: Simon Cowell

Question: Who were the final two contestants?
Answer: Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo

Question: Who was declared the season winner?
Answer: Fantasia

Question: What was Fantasia's coronation song?
Answer: I Believe
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The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

Question: Who got a spot in the top 12 after Mario Vasquez dropped out?
Answer: Nikko Smith

Question: Who replaced Vasquez as a finalist?
Answer: Nikko Smith

Question: What company produces the show?
Answer: Freemantle Media

Question: A former employee states he was fired after complaining about which finalist?
Answer: Vazquez
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During the top 11 week, due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until the following night.

Question: During what week was there a problem with voting?
Answer: top 11 week

Question: When did the results show happen?
Answer: the following night
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In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more  Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Question: What year did Carrie Underwood win American Idol?
Answer: 2005

Question: How many record has Carrie Underwood sold since winning American Idol?
Answer: 65 million

Question: What was the first song released by Carrie Underwood after winning American Idol? 
Answer: Inside Your Heaven

Question: Which American Idol contestant has won the biggest number of Grammy Awards?
Answer: Carrie Underwood

Question: When was the winner declared?
Answer: May 2005

Question: Who was the winner of this season?
Answer: Carrie Underwood

Question: What song did the two finalists release?
Answer: Inside Your Heaven

Question: How many records has Underwood sold in America?
Answer: 14 million
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Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

Question: Which season of American Idol stands out for having the highest ratings?
Answer: Season five

Question: Which two contestants were removed from the show for accusations of identity theft?
Answer: the Brittenum twins

Question: Which season has been the highest rated of all American Idol seasons?
Answer: Season five

Question: When did season five premiere?
Answer: January 17, 2006

Question: Which two contestants were kicked off the show for identity theft?
Answer: the Brittenum twins
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Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Question: Which contestant did the band Fuel ask to be their new lead singer?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: Which season five contestant caused controversy with their performance of I Walk the Line?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: Which contestant was surprisingly eliminated during the week of the top four?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: Who performed a Fuel song on this season?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: Fuel asked Chris Daughtry to become what?
Answer: lead singer

Question: Who was eliminated in the Top 4 show?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: Which song performance did he receive both praise and criticism for?
Answer: I Walk the Line

Question: Why did he receive criticism for I Walk the Line
Answer: not crediting the arrangement to Live
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On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Question: Who was the winner American Idol in 2006?
Answer: Taylor Hicks

Question: What was the name of the first song that Taylor Hicks released after winning American Idol?
Answer: Do I Make You Proud

Question: What was the first song that Katherine McPhee released after coming in second on American Idol?
Answer: My Destiny

Question: Who was the winner for this season?
Answer: Taylor Hicks

Question: What was Hick's debut single?
Answer: Do I Make You Proud

Question: What was McPhee's first single?
Answer: My Destiny
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Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Question: Which season five contestant has had the most success after the show?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: What is the name if the band that has Chris Daughtry as its lead singer?
Answer: Daughtry

Question: Who was the most successful artist from this season?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: What band does Chris Daughtry sing for?
Answer: Daughtry
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Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Question: What year did the sixth season of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2007

Question: How many people watched the season premiere of American Idol in 2007?
Answer: 37.3 million

Question: When did season six premiere?
Answer: January 16, 2007

Question: How many overall viewers did the first show of the season generate?
Answer: 37.3 million
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Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Question: Who was the most discussed singer in American Idols sixth season?
Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

Question: What celebrity asked his fans to vote for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?
Answer: Howard Stern

Question: What is the name of the blog that tried to rally votes for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?
Answer: Vote for the Worst

Question: What date was Sanjaya Malakar eliminated on American Idol?
Answer: April 18

Question: What season six American Idol contestant was known for his strange hairstyles?
Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

Question: Which contestant was talked about more than any other this season?
Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

Question: What was the main reason Sanjaya garnered such attention?
Answer: hair

Question: Which weblog helped Sanjaya survive elimination week over and over again?
Answer: Vote for the Worst

Question: Which shock jock urged people to vote for Sanjaya?
Answer: Howard Stern

Question: When was Sanjaya eliminated? 
Answer: April 18
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This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

Question: What was the name of the charity event on season six of American Idol?
Answer: Idol Gives Back

Question: How much money did the Idol Gives Back event raise in 2007?
Answer: $76 million

Question: What singer came in third on the sixth season of American Idol?
Answer: Melinda Doolittle

Question: What was the charity event that occurred this season?
Answer: Idol Gives Back

Question: Which two contestants were eliminated the following week?
Answer: Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson

Question: Who was eliminated on the Top 3 show?
Answer: Melinda Doolittle
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In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

Question: Who was the winner of American Idols sixth season?
Answer: Jordin Sparks

Question: Who came in second on season six of American Idol?
Answer: Blake Lewis

Question: On what date did American Idol air its season six finale?
Answer: May 23

Question: When was the finale aired?
Answer: May 23

Question: Which contestant won the season?
Answer: Jordin Sparks
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Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Question: What year did season four of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2005

Question: How many contestants auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol?
Answer: over 100,000

Question: What was the oldest that you could be to qualify as a contestant on the fourth season of American Idol?
Answer: 28

Question: What  was the first full season of American Idol to air in high definition?
Answer: Season four

Question: In which season was Bo Bice a contestant on American Idol?
Answer: Season four

Question: When did season four premiere?
Answer: January 18, 2005

Question: Season four was the first full season to be aired in what?
Answer: high definition

Question: How many people auditioned to be on American Idol?
Answer: over 100,000

Question: What was the maximum age a contestant could be starting this season?
Answer: 28
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This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

Question: In what year did American Idol begin a contest to decide the winners single?
Answer: 2007

Question: What is the first song released by Jordin Sparks after winning American Idol?
Answer: This Is My Now

Question: How was "This is My Now" decided as the first single for the American Idol winner in 2007?
Answer: public vote

Question: Which contest started during this season?
Answer: American Idol Songwriter contest

Question: Fans could vote for what during this contest?
Answer: coronation song

Question: Of the thousands of songs entered, how many were the public able to vote for?
Answer: 20

Question: What song won the contest?
Answer: This Is My Now

Question: When did Sparks release her version of the song?
Answer: May 24, 2007
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Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Question: What year did season seven of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2008

Question: Which season seven contestant had worked as a stripper before his time on American Idol?
Answer: David Hernandez

Question: Which contestant was talked about most for having a record deal before being a contestant on American Idol?
Answer: Carly Smithson

Question: When did season seven premiere?
Answer: January 15, 2008

Question: Which contestant drew attention because he was a former stripper?
Answer: David Hernandez

Question: Why did many of the contestants draw the attention of the media?
Answer: professional status

Question: Which contestant garnered the most attention because of a prior recording contract?
Answer: Carly Smithson
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For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

Question: What song did David Cook sing on American Idol during the week of the top ten?
Answer: Billie Jean

Question: Which American Idol contestant was hospitalized after singing during the week of the top nine?
Answer: David Cook

Question: Who arranged the version of "Billie Jean" that David Cook performed on American Idol?
Answer: Chris Cornell

Question: On what date did the American Idol finals begin?
Answer: March 11, 2008

Question: When did American Idol showcase a new set and stage?
Answer: March 11, 2008

Question: Which arrangement was used for Cook's version of Billie Jean?
Answer: Chris Cornell

Question: Who was taken to the hospital after the top nine show?
Answer: David Cook
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David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

Question: Which contestant sang "Imagine" on season seven of American Idol?
Answer: David Archuleta

Question: In which season of American Idol did Jennifer Lopez become a judge?
Answer: season ten

Question: What song did Jason Castro receive praise for singing during the semi-finals on American Idol?
Answer: Hallelujah

Question: Whose recording of Hallelujah became successful again after being performed on American Idol?
Answer: Jeff Buckley

Question: On what digital platform were contestants performances released to after airing on American Idol?
Answer: iTunes

Question: Which David Archuletta cover was thought to be the best of the season by many?
Answer: John Lennon's "Imagine"

Question: Who said it Archuletta's rendition is one that she will never forget?
Answer: Jennifer Lopez

Question: Which finalist sang "Hallelujah" during the semi-finals?
Answer: Jason Castro

Question: Castro's performance sent which singer's version to the top of a Billboard chart?
Answer: Jeff Buckley

Question: For the first time, recordings of the contestant's songs could be purchased where?
Answer: iTunes
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The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

Question: Who won season seven of American Idol?
Answer: David Cook

Question: Who was the first Rock and Roll artist to win American Idol?
Answer: David Cook

Question: When was the winner announced?
Answer: May 21, 2008

Question: Who was the winner?
Answer: David Cook
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The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.

Question: What was the name of the first song released by David Cook after winning American Idol?
Answer: The Time of My Life

Question: How was the winning single chose on season seven of American Idol?
Answer: The American Idol Songwriter contest

Question: What year did David Cook release the single, "The Time of My Life"?
Answer: 2008

Question: What was the coronation song?
Answer: The Time of My Life

Question: When did Cook release his version of The Time of My Life?
Answer: May 22, 2008
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Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Question: What year did the eighth season of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2009

Question: Which contestant from season eight suffered the loss of a spouse?
Answer: Danny Gokey

Question: What was Mike Darnells position at Fox in 2009?
Answer: president of alternative programming

Question: What month did American Idol begin airing its eighth season?
Answer: January

Question: When did season eight premiere?
Answer: January 13, 2009

Question: Who was the president of alternative programming at Fox?
Answer: Mike Darnell

Question: Which contestant received a lot of attention because of his widowhood?
Answer: Danny Gokey
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In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

Question: Who was brought in as a new judge during American Idols eighth season?
Answer: Kara DioGuardi

Question: How long did the Hollywood round air for in season eight of American Idol?
Answer: two weeks

Question: What show did Nigel Lythgoe leave American Idol to produce?
Answer: So You Think You Can Dance

Question: What venue hosted the Hollywood round on American Idol for the first time in 2009?
Answer: the Kodak Theatre

Question: Why did American Idol choose not to have its Idol Gives Back special in 2009?
Answer: the global recession

Question: How many judges were on the panel for this season?
Answer: four

Question: Which judge joined the panel?
Answer: Kara DioGuardi

Question: Nigel Lythgoe quit the show to focus on what other show?
Answer: So You Think You Can Dance

Question: Where was the Hollywood round moved to?
Answer: Kodak Theatre

Question: What was canceled for this year of Idol?
Answer: Idol Gives Back
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There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

Question: How many finalists were there on season eight of American Idol?
Answer: 13

Question: Who was the first contestant to benefit from the Judges Save?
Answer: Matt Giraud

Question: How many contestants were eliminated during the first week after the judges save?
Answer: two

Question: How many contestants were sent home during the first week of finals?
Answer: two

Question: Who was sent home the week after the judges saved Matt Giraud?
Answer: Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai

Question: How many finalists were on this season?
Answer: 13

Question: How many finalists were eliminated during the first results show?
Answer: two

Question: Which contestant was saved with the first Judges' Save?
Answer: Matt Giraud
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The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

Question: Who were the final two contestants on season eight of American Idol?
Answer: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

Question: Who won season eight of American Idol?
Answer: Kris Allen

Question: What state is American Idol winner Kris Allen from?
Answer: Arkansas

Question: How many votes were cast in the American Idol finale in season eight?
Answer: 100 million

Question: Who won the season?
Answer: Kris Allen

Question: The only prior season to have matching controversy over the winner was?
Answer: season two

Question: How many votes were cast for the final two?
Answer: 100 million

Question: Who was accused of teaching the public how to power text for the winner?
Answer: AT&T employees
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Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Question: What was the name of the song that Kris Allen and Adam Lamber released after American Idol?
Answer: No Boundaries

Question: Who helped write the song "No Boundaries"?
Answer: DioGuardi

Question: What was the coronation song for this season?
Answer: No Boundaries

Question: Who co-wrote the coronation song?
Answer: DioGuardi

Question: Unlike every previous winner, the winner of this season failed to achieve what status?
Answer: gold album status

Question: How many contestants from this season reached platinum album status?
Answer: none
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Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.

Question: What year did season nine of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2010

Question: Who filled the judges spot vacated by Paula Abdul on season nine of American Idol?
Answer: Ellen DeGeneres

Question: At what point during season 9 of American Idol did Ellen Degeneres become a judge?
Answer: Hollywood Week

Question: When did season nine premiere?
Answer: January 12, 2010

Question: Which original judge left prior to the start of the season?
Answer: Paula Abdul

Question: Who replaced Abdul?
Answer: Ellen DeGeneres

Question: When did Ellen join the judges' panel?
Answer: Hollywood Week
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Crystal Bowersox, who has Type-I diabetes, fell ill due to diabetic ketoacidosis on the morning of the girls performance night for the top 20 week and was hospitalized. The schedule was rearranged so the boys performed first and she could perform the following night instead; she later revealed that Ken Warwick, the show producer, wanted to disqualify her but she begged to be allowed to stay on the show.

Question: Which contestant had to go to the hospital during the week of the top 20?
Answer: Crystal Bowersox

Question: What producer wanted to remove Crystal Bowersox from the competition?
Answer: Ken Warwick

Question: Why was Crystal Bowersox in the hospital during the week of the top 20 on American Idol?
Answer: diabetic ketoacidosis

Question: Which contestant had Type-I diabetes?
Answer: Crystal Bowersox

Question: When was Crystal hospitalized?
Answer: top 20 week

Question: What was changed so she could still qualify?
Answer: The schedule

Question: Who did Bowersox later reveal wanted her to be disqualified?
Answer: Ken Warwick

Question: What role does Warwick have on the show?
Answer: producer
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Michael Lynche was the lowest vote getter at top nine and was given the Judges' Save. The next week Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia were eliminated. That week, Adam Lambert was invited back to be a mentor, the first Idol alum to do so. Idol Gives Back returned this season on April 21, 2010, and raised $45 million.

Question: Which contestant was saved by the judges in season nine of American Idol?
Answer: Michael Lynche

Question: At what point did the judges use their save on American Idols ninth season?
Answer: top nine

Question: Who was the first American Idol contestant to return to the show as a mentor?
Answer: Adam Lambert

Question: How much money was brought in by the Idol Gives Back special on season nine of American Idol?
Answer: $45 million

Question: Who was saved with the Judges' Save?
Answer: Michael Lynche

Question: Which former contestant was a mentor this season?
Answer: Adam Lambert
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A special tribute to Simon Cowell was presented in the finale for his final season with the show. Many figures from the show's past, including Paula Abdul, made an appearance.

Question: Who had their final season in the show in season nine?
Answer: Simon Cowell

Question: Why did Paula Abdul appear on the season nine finale of American Idol?
Answer: tribute to Simon Cowell

Question: Who had a special tribute at the finale?
Answer: Simon Cowell

Question: Which former Idol star made an appearance for Cowell's tribute?
Answer: Paula Abdul
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The final two contestants were Lee DeWyze and Bowersox. DeWyze was declared the winner during the May 26 finale. No new song was used as coronation song this year; instead, the two finalists each released a cover song – DeWyze chose U2's "Beautiful Day", and Bowersox chose Patty Griffin's "Up to the Mountain". This is the first season where neither finalist achieved significant album sales.

Question: Who was the winner of American Idols ninth season?
Answer: Lee DeWyze

Question: What U2 song was released by Lee DeWyze after winning American Idol?
Answer: Beautiful Day

Question: When was the finale held?
Answer: May 26

Question: What song did DeWyze cover for his first release?
Answer: Beautiful Day

Question: Which song did Bowersox cover for her first release?
Answer: Up to the Mountain
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Season ten of the series premiered on January 19, 2011. Many changes were introduced this season, from the format to the personnel of the show. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joined Randy Jackson as judges following the departures of Simon Cowell (who left to launch the U.S. version of The X Factor), Kara DioGuardi (whose contract was not renewed) and Ellen DeGeneres, while Nigel Lythgoe returned as executive producer. Jimmy Iovine, chairman of the Interscope Geffen A&M label group, the new partner of American Idol, acted as the in-house mentor in place of weekly guest mentors, although in later episodes special guest mentors such as Beyoncé, will.i.am and Lady Gaga were brought in.

Question: What year did season ten of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2011

Question: In which season of American Idol did Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez become judges?
Answer: ten

Question: Who replace weekly mentors as a more permanent mentor on American Idols tenth season? 
Answer: Jimmy Iovine

Question: What show did Simon Cowell join after leaving American Idol?
Answer: The X Factor

Question: Who was the executive producer of American Idols tenth season?
Answer: Nigel Lythgoe

Question: When did season ten premiere?
Answer: January 19, 2011

Question: Who returned as executive producer this season?
Answer: Nigel Lythgoe

Question: Which two new judges joined Randy Jackson on the judges' panel?
Answer: Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler

Question: Who was the in-house mentor this season?
Answer: Jimmy Iovine
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Season ten is the first to include online auditions where contestants could submit a 40-second video audition via Myspace. Karen Rodriguez was one such auditioner and reached the final rounds.

Question: What was the first season of American Idol to feature online auditions?
Answer: Season ten

Question: What website hosted auditions for American Idols tenth season?
Answer: Myspace

Question: How did Karen Rodriguez audition for American Idol season ten?
Answer: Myspace

Question: This is the first season to have what kind of auditions?
Answer: online

Question: Where could contestants submit a video audition?
Answer: Myspace
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One of the more prominent contestants this year was Chris Medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. Medina was cut in the Top 40 round. Casey Abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the Top 13 result show. The judges used their one save on Abrams on the Top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. In the following week, Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia were both eliminated the following week.

Question: Which contestant had a fiancé that had suffered brain damage?
Answer: Chris Medina

Question: In which round was Chris Medina eliminated n season ten of American Idol?
Answer: Top 40

Question: Which season ten contestant was in the hospital instead of at the Top 13 results show?
Answer: Casey Abrams

Question: Which contestants did the judges save on season ten of American Idol?
Answer: Casey Abrams

Question: Which contestant cared for his brain-damaged fiancee?
Answer: Chris Medina

Question: When was Medina eliminated from the competition?
Answer: Top 40 round

Question: Which contestant suffered from ulcerative colitis?
Answer: Casey Abrams

Question: Which show did Abrams miss because he was in the hospital?
Answer: Top 13 result show
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Pia Toscano, one of the presumed favorites to advance far in the season, was unexpectedly eliminated on April 7, 2011, finishing in ninth place. Her elimination drew criticisms from some former Idol contestants, as well as actor Tom Hanks.

Question: What contestant came in ninth on season ten of American Idol?
Answer: Pia Toscano

Question: What actor was upset when Pia Toscano was eliminated on American Idol?
Answer: Tom Hanks

Question: Which fan favorite was unexpectedly eliminated earlier than expected?
Answer: Pia Toscano

Question: Which actor criticized Toscano's elimination?
Answer: Tom Hanks
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The two finalists in 2011 were Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery, both teenage country singers. McCreery won the competition on May 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win American Idol. McCreery released his first single, "I Love You This Big", as his coronation song, and Alaina released "Like My Mother Does". McCreery's debut album, Clear as Day, became the first debut album by an Idol winner to reach No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 since Ruben Studdard's Soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Question: What genre of music did season ten American Idol contestant Lauren Alaina sing?
Answer: country

Question: Who was the winner of American Idols tenth season?
Answer: Scotty McCreery

Question: What song did Scotty McCreery first release after winning American Idol?
Answer: I Love You This Big

Question: What song did Lauren Alaina release after coming in second on American Idol?
Answer: Like My Mother Does

Question: What is the name of the successful album that Ruben Studdard released in 2003?
Answer: Soulful

Question: When was the season finale of Idol?
Answer: May 25

Question: Scotty's first album reached the top Billboard spot, the first time for an Idol winner since when?
Answer: Ruben Studdard
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Season 11 premiered on January 18, 2012. On February 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the Top 24 making it the Top 25, and that was Jermaine Jones. However, on March 14, Jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. Jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.

Question: In what year did American Idol first air its eleventh season?
Answer: 2012

Question: How many contestants made it to the finals on season 11 of American Idol?
Answer: 25

Question: What contestant was removed from the competition for concealing legal troubles?
Answer: Jermaine Jones

Question: When did season 11 premiere?
Answer: January 18, 2012

Question: Who joined the finalists, making it a Top 25?
Answer: Jermaine Jones

Question: When was Jones removed from the show?
Answer: March 14

Question: Why was Jones disqualified?
Answer: concealing arrests and outstanding warrants