How Many Finalists Will There Be?: The Plot Thickens

The plot thickens…

Sunday, FOX started airing an “American Idol” promo that said there would be a Top 12. However, it was very careful not to say how many would be chosen by America.

Then I read a report that America would choose 10 and the other two would be wild cards chosen by the judges. I figured that made sense and considered the issue settled.

But then, this afternoon, I got an e-mail from the “Idol” PR team in response to the question I asked Friday about how many finalists there would be.

The response: “We do not have a number we can provide at this time.”

Hmmm…

Now, “The Hollywood Reporter” is reporting that America will choose 10 and the judges will each choose their own wild card, making it a Top 13. But there is still no confirmation from the network.

So why all the secrecy? I think that the final number will be determined after America votes. In other words, if we vote in everyone the show/judges want, there won’t be the need for as many wild cards—maybe none at all. That would be in keeping with this year’s total fluidity…

Stay Tuned…