American Idol
Dream big.
Created by Simon Fuller
On FOX
A long-running, feel-good talent competition built on aspiration and weekly elimination, where the format's predictability and the contestants' genuine hope create a fundamentally reassuring viewing experience.
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
Essence
Ensemble
Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
Simon Cowell
Self - Judge
Randy Jackson
Self - Judge
Steven Tyler
Self - Judge
Kara DioGuardi
Self - Judge
Brian Dunkleman
Self - Host
Keith Urban
Self - Judge
Paula Abdul
Self - Judge
Harry Connick Jr.
Self - Judge
Jennifer Lopez
Self - Judge
Ellen DeGeneres
Self - Judge
Mariah Carey
Self - Judge
Like American Idol
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as American Idol
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like American Idol, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like American Idol, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like American Idol, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
