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.
In what year did American Idol first air its eleventh season?
2012
Season 11 premiered on January 18, 2012.
Season eleven premiered on January eighteen, twenty twelve.
In what year did American Idol first air its eleventh season?