The original trio of American Idol judges from left to right Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul as seen in the TV show's heyday. -- PHOTO: FREMANTLE MEDIA.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters): American Idol, the most popular music reality show in US television history, will end after its 15th season airs in January next year, Fox Television said on Monday.
The show was once a ratings powerhouse for Fox, watched by more than 30 million viewers at its peak, but the popularity of the competition, which launched the careers of stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, has fallen in recent years.
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