It's back and American Idol Season 13 spells an exciting landmark at Star World

The American Idol is back! This is the real it! Star World premieres American Idol yesterday (January 16, Thursday) night continues to present the new idols hopefuls to be the American Idol 2014! The most successful reality TV show returns for its 13th season for another round of bombastic performances from hundreds of aspiring singers aiming to be American Idol.

American Idol Season 13 hits TV screens yesterday only on Star World! The most successful reality TV show returns for its 13th season for another round of bombastic performances from hundreds of aspiring singers aiming to be American Idol.

We had the viewing party and as we witnessed how the judges, Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban make and break the dreams of initial hopefuls at Star World's American Idol Season 13! As this is the new batch of amazing hidden talent, presents, make and break it through the auditions to the semi-finals.

I really enjoy Jennifer, Harry and Keith as the judges so much more peaceful and joyful to watch. Harry,  is hilarious and so much fun to watch. I think the judges have great chemistry. I love the chemistry between all of them!

Thousands of American Idol hopefuls turned out during the nationwide auditions held in different cities around the US: Salt Lake City, Utah; Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Austin, Texas; and Omaha, Nebraska. The show left no stone unturned in looking for the brightest singing talents in the US, ensuring a diverse mix of backgrounds and personalities for candidates who make it through the auditions to the semi-finals. Expect to see a showcase of mind-blowing talent and an array of colourful personalities throughout the much-anticipated episodes of the screening process.

American Idol Season 13 spells an exciting landmark for the show with a great mix of judges on the panel who will screen this season’s candidates. Country sensation Keith Urban, who was a first-time judge in Season 12, is returning for his second year on the show, while pop superstar Jennifer Lopez is coming back to the judging panel after leaving it at the end of Season 11 – a first in American Idol history! 

The newcomer judge and multi-awarded singer Harry Connick Jr., joining the team to complete the panel, and Rickey Minor returns to the show as musical director. These four celebrities together comprise a powerhouse of talent and experience in the entertainment industry that will see the show’s contestants through as they sing their way to becoming the next American Idol.

Star World has been the home of American Idol since the very first season aired, and has consistently garnered a strong viewership throughout all 12 completed seasons of the show. Viewers and the most stir-crazy American Idol fans have enjoyed not just Star World’s live broadcasts of the show to keep updated with the latest developments, but also the channel’s locally produced American Idol specials featuring highlights of each season.

As I am, long-time followers of the world’s most successful reality TV series in Asia know that Star World is where it’s at to get your best fix of American Idol.

Catch American Idol Season 13 when it premieres last January 16, 2014 at 6 PM, live via satellite, and relive its great moments during its encores at 8 PM and 11 PM – only on Star World!

(Photos : By Myrns Roman during the American Idol 13 exclusive viewing party held at the Prive Luxury Club, The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.)