There’s going to be a Top 10 made up of 5 boys and 5 girls. The judges will then pick wildcards to round out the cast of finalists. The press release does not reveal how many WC will be added.
Uh…does this schedule look much different than past Idol seasons? The audition round, followed by Hollywood, then then the semi-final round and finals. The semi-final round is shorter, with only one results show, and Hollywood takes a detour to Las Vegas. But…not much different, really. Well the addition of a wildcard round ensures that the producers have even more control…
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Season Premiere, Part 1 – New York / New Jersey Audition Episode
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Season Premiere, Part 2 – New Orleans Audition Episode
Wednesday, Jan. 26 – Audition Episode
Thursday, Jan. 27 – Audition Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 2 – Audition Episode
Thursday, Feb. 3 – Audition Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 9 – Audition Episode
Thursday, Feb. 10 – Audition Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 16 – Hollywood Round, Part 1
Thursday, Feb. 17 – Hollywood Round, Part 2
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Las Vegas Round
Thursday, Feb. 24 – Top 20 Semifinalists Announced
Tuesday, March 1 – Semifinalists Perform
Wednesday, March 2 – Semifinalists Perform
Thursday, March 3 First Results Show and Finalists Announced