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American_Idol

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

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

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

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

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
American_Idol

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

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: 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
American_Idol

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: How many contestants from this season reached platinum album status?
Answer: none
American_Idol

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 was accused of teaching the public how to power text for the winner?
Answer: AT&T employees

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

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

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

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
American_Idol

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
American_Idol

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: 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
American_Idol

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

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: What was canceled for this year of Idol?
Answer: Idol Gives Back
American_Idol

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

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

Question: Where could contestants submit a video audition?
Answer: Myspace
American_Idol

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: What role does Warwick have on the show?
Answer: producer
American_Idol

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

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: 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
American_Idol

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
American_Idol

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

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

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

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

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

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: When was the finale held?
Answer: May 26

Question: Who won this season of Idol?
Answer: DeWyze
American_Idol

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
American_Idol

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: Which song did Bowersox cover for her first release?
Answer: Up to the Mountain
American_Idol

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

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

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

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

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: 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
American_Idol

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

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: 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
American_Idol

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: Which actor criticized Toscano's elimination?
Answer: Tom Hanks
American_Idol

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

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 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: Which show did Abrams miss because he was in the hospital?
Answer: Top 13 result show

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

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

Question: Who received the Judges' Save this season?
Answer: Abrams
American_Idol

The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.

Question: Who was the last guy to be sent home on season 12 of American Idol?
Answer: Lazaro Arbos

Question: How many girls were in the top 10 on season 12 of American Idol?
Answer: five

Question: How many contestants did this season have?
Answer: 10

Question: How many weeks in a row were male contestants eliminated?
Answer: five

Question: How many contestants were able to perform for two weeks without any eliminations?
Answer: four

Question: Who as the last man to be eliminated?
Answer: Lazaro Arbos
American_Idol

Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.

Question: Which contestant was saved by the judges on season 11 of American Idol?
Answer: Jessica Sanchez

Question: Who was the first female to be saved by the judges on American Idol?
Answer: Jessica Sanchez

Question: How far did Jessica Sanchez make it on American Idol?
Answer: final two
American_Idol

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
American_Idol

Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.

Question: Who was the recipient of the Judges' Save?
Answer: Jessica Sanchez

Question: Which contestant was sent home the following week?
Answer: Colton Dixon
American_Idol

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: 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
American_Idol

Phillips released "Home" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released "Change Nothing". Phillips' "Home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.

Question: What is the first song that Phillip Phliips released after winning American Idol?
Answer: Home

Question: What was Phillip's coronation song?
Answer: Home

Question: What song did Sanchez release?
Answer: Change Nothing

Question: What is the name of the song that Jessica Sanchez released first after American Idol?
Answer: Change Nothing
American_Idol

Jessica Sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the Top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. The following week, unlike previous seasons, Colton Dixon was the only contestant sent home. Sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.

Question: Who was eliminated the week after judges saved Jessica Sanchez on American Idol?
Answer: Colton Dixon
American_Idol

Phillips released "Home" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released "Change Nothing". Phillips' "Home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.

Question: Which song is the best selling coronation song of all Idol seasons?
Answer: Home
American_Idol

Phillips became the winner, beating Sanchez. Prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist Ace Young proposed marriage to season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo on stage – which she accepted.

Question: What former contestant did Ace Young ask to marry him?
Answer: Diana DeGarmo

Question: In what season was Ace Young a finalist on American Idol?
Answer: five

Question: In What season did Diana DeGarmo come in second on American Idol?
Answer: three

Question: Who won this season of Idol?
Answer: Phillips

Question: Which season was Ace Young on?
Answer: season five
American_Idol

Finalist Phillip Phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the Top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. He was reported to have eight surgeries during his Idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. He underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.

Question: Which season 11 contestant had to go to the hospital before the Top 13 Results?
Answer: Phillip Phillips

Question: Why was Phillip Phillips hospitalized during his time on American Idol?
Answer: kidney stones