The final performance had 27 million and the Finale show had 31 million both figures a decrease from earlier seasons 5 & 6
The show, American Idol, is actually based on the format of Pop Idol which was developed in Great Britain. American Idol is American in that it is produced in America, for American contestants and an American audience. The British 'Idol' format has many shows in many countries around the world, currently running in 30+ countries. See some links below.
Only once, on American Idol season7.
There were many, But I believe one of them was Jordin Sparks
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Yes The Grammy billboad and ama awards alone prove the truth of that statement let alone the millions of viewers who watch and listen and vote
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the first episode of season 4 set a record of 8.8 american viewers.
American Idol is not scripted. There have been too many embarrassing things said and too many pauses at the wrong moments to be scripted. If it were, then it wouldn't be the most popular reality show on earth.