So excited! The new season of American Idol is just around the corner. Premier week feature a one-hour episode Tuesday January 12 and a two-hour episode Wednesday January 13.

During tonight’s So You Think You Can Dance I saw a TV commercial for the new season. Check it out, after the jump. Wonder if any of those featured in the commercial will make it to the show?

Video after the JUMP…

 
  • http://www.youtube.com/thenovicepianist TNP

    OMG I’m so excited!!

  • Truthiness

    New Season!

    New favourites!

    New fanbase wars! Out with the old fanbase wars, in with the new.

  • Starr

    Dang it. I thought it was the promo with Kris. LOL

    Whoo! New season (not that I’ll be watching. I already found my American Idol).

  • Suzanne

    There’s a promo with Kris?

    I love seeing this . . . because my eyes are tired of Adam. (I like him, but it’s a lot. Conan, Letterman, and Kimmel all made Lambert jokes.)

  • tierbee

    New fanbase wars! Out with the old fanbase wars, in with the new.

    Or new fanbase wars with old fanbase wars seeping in and then being eradicated by the magical MJ delete finger :)

    I am excited, last year was kinda fun not being so invested. Starr, you might find it’s the same for you if you watch… I was able to appreciate more of them because I didn’t have tunnel vision (and fricking anxiety) for one guy. Ha!

  • Starr

    @Suzanne: Yep. Kris tweeted about a week ago that he went to Fox studios to see the Idol crew and shot a promo for the next season. People are saying it will be similar to what David Cook did during his season:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwXURO8liSw

    I’m excited to see what Kris did!

    tierbee
    11/25/2009 at 2:26 am

    New fanbase wars! Out with the old fanbase wars, in with the new.

    Or new fanbase wars with old fanbase wars seeping in and then being eradicated by the magical MJ delete finger :)

    I am excited, last year was kinda fun not being so invested. Starr, you might find it’s the same for you if you watch’ ¦ I was able to appreciate more of them because I didn’t have tunnel vision (and fricking anxiety) for one guy. Ha!

    Eh, I dunno. Frankly, I really dislike the show LOL I can’t stand Ryan Seacrest, and I don’t like the favoritism that was so evident last season. Who knows if it will come up again? What really intrigued me with Season 8 was how diverse the contestants were vocally. I could probably say the same for David Cook’s season; they were a pretty diverse lot, except I’m not a big fan of David Cook, or any of the contestants, so I didn’t really care so much.

    I dunno, I might tune in just to see the Adam Lambert and Kris Allen-wannabes LOL

  • emmuzka

    I love it that the first promo doesn’t march an army of former contestants up front, but instead promotes the original Idol idea about how anyone can become a star and how them all start as nobodies.

  • lanfeng

    waï ¼Å’ the second guy, his looks and his tone reminds me of “archie” a bit, , cant wait !

  • will

    MJ, according to the press release you quoted three posts down, the Jan. 13 episode is only an hour, not two.

    I’m sure we got a glimpse of at least a couple of the contestants they’ll be pimping next season in this commercial.

  • crazedemcee

    Dang it! Why is it that I’m subjected to bury my head on books every first quarter of the year? Thought I’d have more freedom now outside the university walls.

    I’m hopeful for the next singing sensation in the idol sphere…

  • Grammie Kari

    I want to know where that time went to. I agree, I am ready for a fresh start with none of the flaws from Season 8. It would be nice to see a girl win this time around.

  • http://MJO judes

    “I love it that the first promo doesn’t march an army of former contestants up front, but instead promotes the original Idol idea about how anyone can become a star and how them all start as nobodies.”

    Yep- that’s exactly what happened to Kris Allen- he is the epitomy of what this show is about . He didn’t have much exposure – both before & during the season- but he gives hope to those this next season- that if you have real talent – you can make it to the end!!
    I just hope the ‘pimping ‘of certain contestants by the judges is toned down this year & hopefully if it happens – Ellen will call them up on it!!

  • Dlynne

    I. can’t. wait.

  • cmc25

    Time to move on folks!

    Any news on having X-Factor in US?

  • SarahP

    all i can say is “YAYYYY”

  • PattyH

    I hope they do a promo with Kris. David’s was awesome, last year!

  • terps

    Any news on having X-Factor in US?

    Many people believe that Simons new contract will include the X-Factor being brought over gere.

  • terps

    Any news on having X-Factor in US?

    Many people believe that Simons new contract will include the X-Factor being brought over gere.

  • Diane

    Starr
    11/25/2009 at 2:19 am
    Dang it. I thought it was the promo with Kris. LOL

    You’re not the only one, Starr!!! I’m right there with you! :cry:

  • gangreen29

    They sure know how to make a commercial. The first AI commercial of the year always gets to me, Im super sappy like that.

  • cookbunny

    Okay, at :22…they don’t show the face, but as the girl walks in, on the background is Carrie, and then…GOD I’m a dork but is that the back of Kris’ neck, ear maybe? it cuts to Simon RIGHT before?

    If that is, then Kris got some prime real estate next to Carrie. Unless it’s Cook (and I’m obsessed enough with Cook that I don’t think that’s his ear/neck).

  • butte009

    Or new fanbase wars with old fanbase wars seeping in and then being eradicated by the magical MJ delete finger :)

    Is it possible to impose a 1 year moratorium on comments that include comparisons to Season 8 contestants? I can already imagine the comments that if someone wears glasses they must be copying Danny, or if they have a physical impairment they are just trying to be like Scott, or if they caw and flap their arms on the way to the “In Danger” chair they are just trying to be like Megan. Well…. that last one may be true. ;) But I think you get the idea.

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    ill see it,because I am an obsessive AI fan.but I’m not happy.I didn’t think this was possible but I love Adam more than AI..

  • butte009

    I think it is Kris (wearing a black shirt) next to Carrie

  • jack5791

    SO EXCITED!!

  • jammasta

    Next season may be harder to watch. I don’t think the top 2 will be as good.

    As much as I don’t like Adam’s album (few exceptions) and may talk like I hate him, I still think he’s one of the most amazing individuals to grace the show. Graceful, a VERY respectable and honest guy, and (hopefully) a symbol of tolerance in American society. Not a fan of his music or his style, but I adore him as a person, he’s probably in my top 5 Idol contestants just for his personality and how fun he is. Kris is the same way, my all time favorite Idol contestant, proved the ability to prove the odds wrong with a lot of hard work, perseverance, and endurance, not to mention he’s really easy for me to relate to. He’s almost exactly where I want to be when I’m a 24 year old guy (Although I’d probably not be married yet, lol), so in a sense he’s my American Idol. It’s gonna be so difficult to watch Season 9 without them, Allison, Matt, and Paula.

    Also concerned about fan wars >_<. I think maybe this year and Ruben's year were the worst, but at the same time I think most, if not all, of the bitter people left or grew up. Although I did threaten to destroy the world when Archie got 2nd (For the record, I like Cook more now) X_X.

    But really, a comparison like Kris and Adam in the media would probably be the worst comparison for next season. If a really good favorite and a really good underdog make the finale, the media will surely focus on that aspect in their careers, at least for an obnoxious while. In reality, I do like Kradam and do appreciate it for being inspirational to tolerance, but I think it would be better for both of them to have more of an individual focus.

  • CandH

    Not sure what stadium that is at the end but it does appear to be Kris performing Heartless for two seconds. Seguay (sp?) into a Kris commercial.

    I cannot believe season 9 is on the horizon. Here we go again…

  • CandH

    MJ thanks for feeding my daily fix. You must not sleep.

  • chicksineggz

    Sooo excited!

    Just an observation that means nothing, but there was no Kara in that commercial.

  • butte009

    Just an observation that means nothing, but there was no Kara in that commercial.

    I wish it did mean something!! :lol:

  • itsalleternal

    Right now the contestants in there are trying to be identified on other boards.

  • Reflections On Life

    With all the Adam brouhaha, the kris album launched, and the allison album out next week (?), it still seems like we’re in season 8…

    I would be quite surprised if season 9 can match or top adam’s vocalization & showmanship, allison’s one-in-a-million wise-beyond-her-years voice, kris’s song-arrangement skills & stealth competitiveness, AND danny’s tug-at-your-heartstrings-but-alienate-many devisiveness.

    Of all the Idol seasons, season 8 seems like the one that could be reworked into a movie script.

  • windmills

    They showed mostly females getting their golden tickets. That would be consistent with Randy’s prediction of a female winner.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Or new fanbase wars with old fanbase wars seeping in and then being eradicated by the magical MJ delete finge

    More like “insert favorite idol broke Idol last year! This season sucks.” Or the always scintillating comparisons of insert your favorite idol to every single fracking thing that happens in the new season. sigh.

  • butte009

    MJ,

    Thanks for all you do and put up with!!

  • iluvai

    I’m finally actually excited for season 9. I thought Season 8 almost wore me out, but no. I’m definitely excited. :)

  • dk

    Can someone please tell me what the name of the song is that is in the background to the video? Thanks.

  • oceana

    I have to watch season 9 to see what Ellen does. How will she and Simon interact? Should be fun. Also they’re doing Idol Gives Back again this year, and David Cook has alluded to being involved. Can’t wait for a new season, last season wasn’t a favorite for me.

  • el duderino

    Can someone please tell me what the name of the song is that is in the background to the video? Thanks.

    99% positive it’s Paul Van Dyk’s, “Time of Our Lives”, or at least a cover of it.