American Idol: References & Edit History
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified link of Web site: NPR - 'American Idol' contestants, ranked according to listeners. | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Aug 25, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: ABC News - Who won 'American Idol'? Full list of former winners and runners-up. | Aug 22, 2025 | ||
| Noted that Carrie Underwood replaced Katy Perry. | Mar 06, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: NPR - 'American Idol' contestants, ranked according to listeners. | Oct 25, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: LiveAbout - Greatest American Idol Performances. | Aug 31, 2021 | ||
| Noted that the show returned to television, airing on ABC. | Mar 12, 2018 | ||
| Noted that the show ended. | Apr 08, 2016 | ||
| Noted that the show would end with its 15th season and noted Adam Lambert's success. | May 12, 2015 | ||
| Noted the exit of Randy Jackson. | Nov 14, 2014 | ||
| Noted format changes in 2014 season. | Mar 27, 2014 | ||
| Updated to reflect the premiere of the show's 12th season and the debut of judges Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj. | Jan 17, 2013 | ||
| Updated for the announcement that Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban would be joining the show as judges. | Sep 17, 2012 | ||
| Updated to reflect that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left American Idol in 2012. | Jul 18, 2012 | ||
| Noted the option of online voting and the early involvement of Brian Dunkleman. Revised list of winners. | Jun 28, 2012 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of American Idol. | Jul 20, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Spot - American Idol. | Jul 18, 2011 | ||
| Revised to indicate that the show's 10th season began in 2011. | Jan 20, 2011 | ||
| Updated to mention the addition of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler to the judge's panel. | Sep 22, 2010 | ||
| Updated for the departure of Kara DioGuardi from the show. | Sep 07, 2010 | ||
| Updated for the departure of Ellen DeGeneres from the show. | Jul 30, 2010 | ||
| Added the revised age requirements and the winner of season nine. | Jun 22, 2010 | ||
| Simon Cowell left American Idol in May 2010. | May 27, 2010 | ||
| Cowell announced that he was leaving American Idol after the show's ninth season. | Jan 12, 2010 | ||
| In September 2009 it was announced that Ellen DeGeneres would be a judge on American Idol. | Sep 10, 2009 | ||
| Updated to reflect the departure of Paula Abdul from the show. | Aug 06, 2009 | ||
| Updated to mention new judge Kara DioGuardi. | Jan 16, 2009 | ||
| New article added. | Nov 18, 2008 |
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