The long wait is over! The 2011 American Idol season 10 schedule is here to usher in another fantastic season of music, drama, intrigue and everything else that comes with this hit reality singing competition show. FOX has just released American Idol 2011 schedule from the audition rounds through to the start of the first results show and finalists announced.
New judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler together with Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest will start the season with auditions from all over America. We will see talent and funny acts, laughter and drama, all in the way to choosing the next American Idol. As was previously announced, the 2011 American Idol 10 premiere will be composed of a two-night episode that will pave the way and set the tone for American Idol season 10. American Idol will premiere on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 with a two-hour audition episode focusing on aspiring stars from New York / New Jersey. Then on January 20, 2011, New Orleans auditions will get an hour show. Hollywood Rounds Begin Wednesday, February 16, contestants perform in Las Vegas for first time ever on Wednesday, February 23 where the Idol hopefuls will be performing Beatles songs to stay alive during the Top 20 cut. First results show will be on March 3, 2011.
American Idol season 2011 Schedule:
(All times begin at 8:00 PM ET/PT)
Wednesday, Jan. 19 Season Premiere, Part 1
New York / New Jersey Audition Episode
Thursday, Jan. 20 Season Premiere, Part 2
Wednesday, Jan. 26 Milwaukee Audition Episode
Thursday, Jan. 27 Nashville Audition Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 2 Austin Audition Episode
Thursday, Feb. 3 Los Angeles Audition Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 9 Audition Episode
Thursday, Feb. 10 Audition Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 16 Hollywood Round, Part 2
Thursday, Feb. 17 Hollywood Round, Part 3
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
