American Idol Pre-Show "Idol Tonight"
The popular television show "American Idol" is such a significant event that it now merits its own pre-show. Similar to the red carpet show for the Academy Awards, the TV Guide channels will now present an hour long live pre-show before each of the remaining "American Idol" telecasts for the rest of this Idol season.
Beginning Tuesday, "Idol Tonight" on the TV Guide channel will feature appearances by rejected "Idol" contestants and previous "Idol" stars. The live pre-show will also feature interviews with vocal coaches, casting agents and industry insiders. Exclusive footage, including auditions, outtakes and post-performance confessions, will also be shown on the weekly program, a show publicist said Monday.
The "Idol" pre-show will be hosted by former "Idol" finalist Kimberly Caldwell and one-time "Popstars" contestant Rosanna Tavarez, "Idol Tonight" will air at 7 p.m. and will capture the red carpet vibe outside "American Idol," said Ryan O'Hara, president of the TV Guide Channel.
"Idol Tonight" will be broadcast from CBS Television City, where Fox's "American Idol" is filmed.
