American Idol: Season 10

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ABC | FOX | Season Premiere Date: January 19, 2011

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson

Summary: There were some major changes even before Season 10 began. Simon Cowell left to launch an American version of his UK talent show, The X Factor; Ellen Degeneres elected not to return; while Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi moved on to their own talent shows. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler take over at the judges table with lone originalThere were some major changes even before Season 10 began. Simon Cowell left to launch an American version of his UK talent show, The X Factor; Ellen Degeneres elected not to return; while Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi moved on to their own talent shows. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler take over at the judges table with lone original judge, Randy Jackson.… Expand

Creator: Simon Fuller

Genre(s): Reality, Music

Season 10 Episodes

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S10:E39. And The Winner Is...............
Air Date: May 25, 2011
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S10:E38. Lauren Alaina Vs Scotty McCreery
Air Date: May 24, 2011
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S10:E37. The Eleventh Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home
Air Date: May 19, 2011

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Linda Stasi

Jan 20, 2011

The instant chemistry among the three judges was so right, they couldn't have created it in a lab. Everything that made us fall in love with Idol in the first place was back. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Feb 9, 2011

We'll see how season 10 holds up once the chosen contestants move on to Hollywood, but for now Idol remains firmly on its pedestal. [14 Feb 2011, p.39]

Scott Mervis

Jan 20, 2011

[Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler] debuted this week on what seems to be a kinder, gentler and certainly much hairier version of American Idol. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Jan 20, 2011

Tyler, Lopez, and Randy Jackson showed some promise last night, for a few reasons. First of all, Idol works better with three judges than four. You could already feel a warm triangular bond developing between Jackson, Tyler, and Lopez. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jan 20, 2011

[Steven Tyler] may be all talk, the initial good cheer may wear thin and we may be begging to be slapped around by Cowell in a few weeks, but for now it's just nice to have judges who aren't learning how to be stars themselves. Which means that this year, maybe the show can be about finding a real American idol. Read full review

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gabrielramos

Jul 31, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé was definitely there. And I love it. The Listen performance was great.… Expand

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Fearless13

Dec 11, 2011

The best season of the show to date. Despite the constantly incompetent judges, the absence of Simon, and the mediocre final 2, the talent for Season 10 was off the charts. In spite of the powers that be trying to hold her down at nearly every opportunity, Haley Reinhart shined as the starThe best season of the show to date. Despite the constantly incompetent judges, the absence of Simon, and the mediocre final 2, the talent for Season 10 was off the charts. In spite of the powers that be trying to hold her down at nearly every opportunity, Haley Reinhart shined as the star of the season, outperforming her competitors at nearly every turn. Her close friend and sixth-place finisher Casey Abrams was also one of the highlights. With 39 episodes in total, Season 10 was a great season for talent and overall entertainment.… Expand

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must67

Apr 17, 2011

The show definitely misses Simon from the judging side. However the talent this year is amazing. The new format where the finalists get help with song selection, costumes and staging makes for a much better presentation. The judging is not as interesting without Simon but the show isThe show definitely misses Simon from the judging side. However the talent this year is amazing. The new format where the finalists get help with song selection, costumes and staging makes for a much better presentation. The judging is not as interesting without Simon but the show is actually better.… Expand

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ImOnFire

Feb 13, 2013

Season 10 was the first one I watched (Season 11 was the last). A friend told me Steven was hilarious in the show, so one day I had nothing to do and saw that it was on TV and watched it. It was surprisingly fun, not only Steven but JLo and Randy were very entertaining as well. Talent-wise,Season 10 was the first one I watched (Season 11 was the last). A friend told me Steven was hilarious in the show, so one day I had nothing to do and saw that it was on TV and watched it. It was surprisingly fun, not only Steven but JLo and Randy were very entertaining as well. Talent-wise, I was also surprised, with James Durbin Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Pia Toscano and Haley Reinhart. I felt Steven got a little burned out at the end of the season, and thought judges gave unfair criticism to Haley a couple of times despite killer performances. It's also unfortunate that none of those even reached the finals. To be honest I had to force myself to watch the finals. Overall, it was a pretty good season.… Expand

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aaronpaul121

Apr 18, 2012

I was really impressed with the talent shone on the show. The chemistry of the judges were great and natural, I just wished that the judges were harder in their critiques for the contestants. Those critiques will certainly help the contestants. For me, it still lacks the spark that the firstI was really impressed with the talent shone on the show. The chemistry of the judges were great and natural, I just wished that the judges were harder in their critiques for the contestants. Those critiques will certainly help the contestants. For me, it still lacks the spark that the first seasons of American Idol have. But still, I'm very impressed with the whole setup of the show, from auditions to the finale and I'm looking forward to its future seasons.… Expand

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MichaelD

Apr 25, 2011

I don't know why but when I watch the live stages, I just get bored.

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jaydelz

Apr 10, 2011

The show's flawed voting system is showing more and more prominently over the last few years. The majority of votes come from American female teeny-boppers, who vote for their favourite male contestants, which is why the final 3 or 4 have all been male over the last few years. TrueThe show's flawed voting system is showing more and more prominently over the last few years. The majority of votes come from American female teeny-boppers, who vote for their favourite male contestants, which is why the final 3 or 4 have all been male over the last few years. True talented girls like Pia Toscano don't stand a chance anymore, especially when the judges waste the saves on males. I have given up on this show which is based on the contestants' popularity with a specific market, and not on true talent.… Expand

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  Air Date: March 9, 2025
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  Air Date: February 18, 2024
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  Air Date: February 19, 2023
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  Air Date: February 27, 2022
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  Air Date: February 14, 2021
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  Air Date: February 16, 2020
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  Air Date: March 3, 2019
Season 16

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  Air Date: March 11, 2018
Season 15

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  Air Date: January 6, 2016
Season 14

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  Air Date: January 7, 2015
Season 13

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  Air Date: January 15, 2014
Season 12

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  Air Date: January 16, 2013
Season 11

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  Air Date: January 18, 2012
Season 10

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  Air Date: January 19, 2011
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  Air Date: May 25, 2011
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  Air Date: May 24, 2011
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  S10:E37. The Eleventh Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home
  Air Date: May 19, 2011
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  Air Date: April 28, 2011
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  S10:E30. The Top 6 Finalists Perform
  Air Date: April 27, 2011
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  Air Date: April 21, 2011
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  Air Date: April 6, 2011
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  S10:E23. Two Finalists Are Sent Home Live
  Air Date: March 31, 2011
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  Air Date: March 30, 2011
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  S10:E21. The Third Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home
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  S10:E18. The Top 12 Finalists Perform Live
  Air Date: March 16, 2011
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  Air Date: March 10, 2011
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  S10:E16. The Top 13 Finalists Perform Live For The First Time
  Air Date: March 9, 2011
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  S10:E15. This Season's Finalists Are Revealed
  Air Date: March 3, 2011
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  S10:E14. Top 12 Girls Perform
  Air Date: March 2, 2011
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  S10:E13. Top 12 Boys Perform
  Air Date: March 1, 2011
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  S10:E12. This Season's Top 24 Are Revealed
  Air Date: February 24, 2011
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  S10:E11. Las Vegas Round
  Air Date: February 23, 2011
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  S10:E10. Hollywood Round 3
  Air Date: February 17, 2011
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  Air Date: February 16, 2011
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  Air Date: February 10, 2011
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  Air Date: February 9, 2011
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  Air Date: February 3, 2011
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  Air Date: February 2, 2011
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  Air Date: January 27, 2011
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  Air Date: January 26, 2011
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