UPDATE: The FOX Upfronts are beginning! The Glee Warblers are opening with “Hey Soul Sister” (tragic) PHOTO, followed by a brief clip from the Glee “New York” finale episode.
Whoo! Tweeted by SYTYCD alum, Alex Wong! “SYTYCD and American Idols unite!!” When’s the action going to begin! I WANT VIDEO! (Alex tweeted earlier that they will be performing together)
Live blogging the Upfront: Deadline Hollywood and Hollywood Reporter.
Photo: Paula Abdul and Mary Murphy BUDS!
Highlights:
@TVGuideMagazine: Sue Sylvester on stage armed with megaphone! Sue asks for a “tiger blood” welcome for the new Fox stars. “Did you know the head of Fox sales is 13 years old?” Jane Lynch killing it as host
@TVGuideMagazine: Randy Jackson joking walks on stage with former Idol judges Simon and Paula as they talk X Factor.
@TVGuideMagazine: Simon calls the two filmed audition spots some of the best days he’s had with 3 huge talents
Hollywood Reporter: Here comes Cowell, Paula, etc. Cheryl Cole. L.A. Reid. etc. Simon says they are the best looking cast ever in the world of reality.
Hollywood Reporter: “We are definitely going to kick some ass.” – Simon. “I love you Simon.” says Paula.
@PopWrap: Eliminated #Idol contestants singing River Deep, Mountain High and Pia is blowing everyone away
Earlier today, FOX revealed it’s 2011-2012 schedule.
Photos:
![FOX 2011 PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION: The \"Warblers\" perform during the presentation to announce FOX\'s new primetime schedule on Monday, May 16, at Citrus Restaurant in New York City. CR: Brad/FOX](https://www.mjsbigblog.com/wp-content/gallery/fox-upfront-2011/dsc_5769.jpg "FOX 2011 PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION: The \\"Warblers\\" perform during the presentation to announce FOX\'s new primetime schedule on Monday, May 16, at Citrus Restaurant in New York City. CR: Brad/FOX")
![FOX 2011 PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION: The \"Warblers\" perform during the presentation to announce FOX\'s new primetime schedule on Monday, May 16, at Citrus Restaurant in New York City. CR: Brad/FOX](https://www.mjsbigblog.com/wp-content/gallery/fox-upfront-2011/dsc_5750.jpg "FOX 2011 PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION: The \\"Warblers\\" perform during the presentation to announce FOX\'s new primetime schedule on Monday, May 16, at Citrus Restaurant in New York City. CR: Brad/FOX")
![FOX 2011 PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION: The Cast of THE X FACTOR during the announcement of FOX\'s new primetime schedule on Monday, May 16 in New York City. (L-R) Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, and Antonio \"L.A.\" Reed CR: Brad Barket/FOX](https://www.mjsbigblog.com/wp-content/gallery/fox-upfront-2011/dsc_1154.jpg "FOX 2011 PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION: The Cast of THE X FACTOR during the announcement of FOX\'s new primetime schedule on Monday, May 16 in New York City. (L-R) Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, and Antonio \\"L.A.\\" Reed CR: Brad Barket/FOX")
