A brand new set was built, and a new introduction credit sequence created.The season finale also moved from the Kodak Theatre to the larger Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.American Idol 10 Contestants: Ashthon Jones, Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Karen Rodriguez, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul Mc Donald, Pia Toscano, Scotty Mc Creery, Stefano Langone, Thia Megia.

I'm sure they're feeling pretty rejected, and dejected, right now, as they watch their peers move on to the live ' Idol' stage while they pack their bags and Greyhound-bus it back to the small towns from whence they came. They should realize that quite a few talented singers were turned away by ' Idol' producers, but went on to bigger and better things. Hillary Scott Lady Antebellum's famous frontwoman auditioned not once but twice for ' Idol,' and never even made it past the preliminary rounds. I literally performed for the production assistants and the interns, and I just didn't make it," she later told Entertainment Tonight. Hillary simply formed Lady Antebellum instead, and went on to win five Grammys in 2011 alone, including Record and Song of the Year. Colbie Caillat This plucky songstress also auditioned unsuccessfully for ' Idol' twice, and on her second try she even warbled her own original ditty, "Bubbly." ("I was shy. Apparently Colbie wasn't too bitter to grant the show rights. Subforum: SYTYCD International, SYTYCD Past Seasons, SYTYCD Past Contestants Fan Threads, SYTYCD Lists and Games Discussion forums for the past contestants of various shows. AI15 Top 10 Contestant Forums: Avalon Young, Dalton Rapattoni, Gianna Isabella, La'Porsha Renae, Lee Jean, Mac Kenzie Bourg, Olivia Rox, Sonika Vaid, Trent Harmon, Tristan Mc Intosh. Come inside to discuss FOX's hit show based on dancing and produced by the creators of American Idol.American Idol 7 Contestants: Amanda Overmyer, Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, David Hernandez, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado.American Idol 6 Contestants: Blake Lewis, Brandon Rogers, Chris Richardson, Chris Sligh, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, Lakisha Jones, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Stephanie Edwards.After months of speculation, Ryan Seacrest will officially be back as the host of American Idol.The news was announced during Thursday morning's episode of Live with Kelly & Ryan.