JamesG
06-21-2010, 01:46 PM
"American Idol" lowers age limit to 15
June 21, 2010
"American Idol" will lower its eligibility age for Season 10, reports USA TODAY's Bill Keveney, allowing 15-year-olds to audition for the first time.
"A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16," executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. says. "Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool."
The show previously had a 16-to-28 age limit.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/06/american-idol-lowers-eligibility-age-to-15/1
June 21, 2010
"American Idol" will lower its eligibility age for Season 10, reports USA TODAY's Bill Keveney, allowing 15-year-olds to audition for the first time.
"A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16," executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. says. "Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool."
The show previously had a 16-to-28 age limit.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/06/american-idol-lowers-eligibility-age-to-15/1