How does one become a contestant for American Idol?

Answer 1

Contestant Eligibility

To be eligible to participate as a contestant on American Idol, candidates must be American citizens able to work full time between the ages of 16 and 28 by August 4th of the year of the audition. Contestants who audition must bring two proof of age, a birth certificate and a driver's license, a passport, or a school ID card. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Contestants must also sign the release form and bring it to the audition. In addition, contestants asked to audition for the semi-final round in Los Angeles, must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the producers, that they do not have any of the following:

Contract for talent representation (for example, a talent agent or manager); a music recording contract; an acting and/or modeling contract; a merchandising agreement; or, any other contractual arrangement that would prohibit you from entering into a management contract, recording contract, talent contract, acting contract and/or merchandising contract.

Potential contestants are also not qualified to participate if they have progressed in any previous season of "American Idol" to any of the following levels:

Season 1 - top 30 contestants

Season 2 - top 32 contestants

Season 3 - top 32 contestants

Season 4 - top 44 contestants

Season 5 - top 44 contestants

Answer 2

To audition for American Idol, it is a layered process. First look for auditions in your area and be ready to wait in very long lines. If the judges deem you worthy, you will go through another set of auditions until you are possibly accepted for the show.

Answer 3

It is a long process and it starts with one of the two reqired pre interview auditions with thousands of people trying for a chance to get to just the next step.

Answer 4

You have to be between the ages of 16 and 28 to audition. You may not have a major album out. I know there's more too, but these are the main ones.

Answer 5

you go in and wait in line and the people in front of the desk give you a number and ask you your name so the judges know ur name

Answer 6

You have to have no criminal records and be 15 to 28 years of age :)

Answer 7

If you want to become a contestant for American Idol, make sure you're eligible to compete. Check out American Idol's official website for more information.

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