FOX has released the official American Idol 2013 schedule for Season 12 with details on when we’ll see which auditions and how soon we’ll get to the voting phase. Take note that things will be a lot different for this season of American Idol as the audience voting won’t kick in until we hit the season’s Top 10 on March 5th!
American Idol 2013 Schedule:
| Wednesday, January 9 @ 7:30PM ET | Season Premiere Party |
| Wednesday, January 16 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Season 12 Premiere – New York auditions |
| Thursday, January 17 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Season 12 Premiere – Chicago auditions |
| Wednesday, January 23 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Auditions – Charlotte auditions |
| Thursday, January 24 @ 8PM-9PM ET | Auditions – Baton Rouge auditions |
| Wednesday, January 30 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Auditions – San Antonio & LA auditions |
| Thursday, January 31 @ 8PM-9PM ET | Auditions – Oklahoma City auditions |
| Wednesday, February 6 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Hollywood Week – Guys Part 1 |
| Thursday, February 7 @ 8PM-9PM ET | Hollywood Week – Guys Part 2 |
| Wednesday, February 13 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Hollywood Week – Girls Part 1 |
| Thursday, February 14 @ 8PM-9PM ET | Hollywood Week – Girls Part 2 & Top 40 |
| Wednesday, February 20 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Las Vegas Rounds – 10 females perform |
| Thursday, February 21 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Las Vegas Rounds – 10 males perform |
| Wednesday, February 27 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Las Vegas Rounds – 10 females perform |
| Thursday, February 28 @ 8PM-10PM ET | Top 20 Revealed – 10 males perform |
| Tuesday, March 5 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Semifinalists – Top 10 females perform |
| Wednesday, March 6 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Semifinalists – 10 males perform |
| Thursday, March 7 @ 8PM-9:30PM ET Live | Top 10 Revealed |
| Wednesday, March 13 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Top 10 Finalists perform |
| Thursday, March 14 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, March 20 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Top 9 Finalists perform |
| Thursday, March 21 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, March 27 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Top 8 Finalists perform |
| Thursday, March 28 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, April 3 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Top 7 Finalists perform |
| Thursday, April 4 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, April 10 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Top 6 Finalists perform |
| Thursday, April 11 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, April 17 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Top 5 Finalists perform |
| Thursday, April 18 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, April 24 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Finalists perform |
| Thursday, April 25 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, May 1 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Finalists perform |
| Thursday, May 2 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, May 7 @ 8PM-10PM ET Live | Finalists perform |
| Thursday, May 8 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | Results show, One finalist eliminated |
| Wednesday, May 15 @ 8PM-9PM ET Live | American Idol 2013 Finale Part 1 |
| Thursday, May 16 @ 8PM-10:07PM ET Live | American Idol 2013 Winner – Finale |
The auditions portion of this season will fill the rest of January before moving on to Hollywood Week the first episode in February. From there we’ll spend two weeks in Hollywood before the Top 40 are confirmed from the spoilers.
Once the Idol Hopefuls reach Las Vegas they’ll be there for two weeks and perform while split into groups based on sex. Ten of the guys will perform that Wednesday while ten girls will perform the next night. The other half of each group will perform the following week. Each night five singers will be eliminated leaving us with the Top 20 at the end of the Las Vegas rounds.
With the Top 20 singers determined they’ll perform again based on sex with the guys going on a special Tuesday episode and the girls following that Wednesday. America’s votes will then be tallied and revealed that first Thursday in March. Beyond that we’ll hit our stride with the usual Wednesday/Thursday and performance/elimination episodes until we reach the finale in late May 2013.
We will continue to update and expand this list as the American Idol 2013 season progresses.
Source: FOX Press Release
so if I understand this correctly, only one contestant gone per week once we have a top 20 for America to vote on…that would be a huge change from the past
It goes from 20 to 10 in one week, then once there’s a top ten, it’s one at a time.
Callum is correct. It’ll drop quickly from 40 to 20 to 10 then we’ll be in the usual routine of one elimination a week.
The Judges wild cards are missing and this would Idol done by the beginning of May so something isn’t right here.
I agree the divas are very annoying, especially to the people watching the show. It would be nice to have steven Tyler back. It was actually fun to watch when he was on the show.
“Da, that was beautiful”
Get rid of Nicki she is annoying. I haven’t missed a season of idol but I won’t watch her anymore. she detracts from the whole process.
AGREED
Yes, she definitely screws the show over, she is annoying at times and she’s a rapper, not a singer. I’m not a hardcore fan, but Nicki needs to be gone next season and seasons moving forward. I kinda miss Simon cause of it.
HOW, WHEN,WHERE ARE THE AUDITIONS??
The auditions were held last summer. You’ll have to wait until this summer to try and audition for next season.
Isn’t bad enough we have to suffer weeks of seeing total no talents. ( For effect?) but occasionally they actually pass a toatal joke? And yes get rid of Nicki. This show will end this year.
the show totally sucks this year, worst show ever!
Bye ,Bye American Idol.
GET RID OF NICKI OR THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME I WATCH IDOL. SUCH A SHME IT WAS A GREAT SHOW TILL NICKI M
What Nicky had to say to Matheus was cold and uncalled for. Another reason I don’t like her . If she felt that his choice of songs was coming across as him wanting pity, she should not have humiliated him . Instead she could have taken him aside later and let him know whyshe felt.that way. A Simon she will never be, she is much to much immature to be judging anyone.
Wish they’d come to Oregon…
I love American idol
What Nicky had to say to Matheus was cold and uncalled for. Another reason I don’t like her . If she felt that his choice of songs was coming across as him wanting pity, she should not have humiliated him. You need to get rid of Nicki she is very immature and is taking away from American Idol!!!!!!!!
How could the judges kept the girl who played drums she is terrible and they let go of a girl who could sing shame on the judges I thought they were suppose to be professionals
Appears to me Idol is rigged this time around to select a winner that is more socially acceptable to the likes of the 2 divas on the show. They are supressing good talent for not so good.
its obviously racially biased, but its “ok” when its reverse discrimination or prejudiced
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I love Idol but sure do miss Steven Tyler n Jenifer Lopez as judges, get em back keep Randy dog n Mariah n wow, Perfect show.
What does it take to the producers of this show to understand that Nikki just fucks this show?
I LOVE RYAN SEACREST
yes nicki is annoying she looks like a cartoon car
Why do you bother to watch if you hate the show? Can you read a book. Get a life. Don’t you know black people are naturally vocally blessed. It’s one of God’s gifts to that race, among many. Life has moved on and left you in past of yesterdays idoits. God loves everyone, even you with your black heart. Yes I said black. When you find love for others, God’s light will shine on you. Not until you stop the self hatered. Love yourself, then you can love others. God bless you always. Stop with the hate mail. Nobody cares what you think about the show. We watch because we love music, and love everyone for coming out and doing there best. Everyone
peace be with you, and love.
Producers need to listen to fans about Nicki Minaj. She’s not a joke – she’s a serious problem. If AI respects the contestants who are talented enough to have come this far in the competition, letting “Miss Minny” judge them from here on out seems irresponsible. She votes with a self-centered mind, like a child who is always “against” what everybody else likes, especially to spite Mariah – at the expense of the contestants. Her opinions have little to do with talent. I believe she’s a liability to the show & the network. I’m not going to stop watching the show right now out of respect for these kids. I’m going to keep watching to see if the producers will protect the integrity of the program by assuring that no judge (namely NM) is just playing games with them. I commend Randy for trying not to draw undue attention to the pouting, stubborn little girl to his right. It seems she wants the whole show to revolve around her. Somebody’s got to get tough – contract or not!