American Idol, television’s undisputed number one reality television show announces its return for the Eight Season with a two-night, four-hour premiere extravaganza!

This season they’ve created a new twist to the show by adding a fourth judge! That could go either way – a detriment or an advantage! We’ll find out…

Tune in for more news and info. Meanwhile, keep the dates:

Eight Season Premiere

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, January 13 and 14

8/7pm on FOX

Remember the past seven Idol winners?

Season 1: Kelly Clarkson, 20, from Burleson, TX

Season 2: Ruben Studdard, 25, from Birmingham, AL

Season 3: Fantasia, 19, from High Point, NC

Season 4: Carrie Underwood, 21, from Checotah, OK

Season 5: Taylor Hicks, 29, from Birmingham, AL

Season 6: Jordin Sparks, 17, from Glendale, AZ

Season 7: David Cook, 25, from Blue Springs, MO

Season 8: ????

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