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- Season premiere: Fall of 2009
- Network: FOX
- Previous season: Eight
- Judges: Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi
- Host: Ryan Seacrest
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Season 9 kickoff of American Idol began on June 14, 2009 with auditions in Boston's Gillette Stadium, followed by stops in Atlanta (June 18), Chicago (June 22), Dallas (June 26), Los Angeles (June 30), Orlando (July 9) and Denver (July 14).
Guest judges have been scheduled to temporarily "sit in" for Paula Abdul, who announced via Twitter on August 5, 2009 that she would not be returning for season 9, until a permanent replacement is hired.
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Scheduled Guest Judges
The following judges will appear at the call-back auditions as listed below:- August 5, Invesco Field: Victoria Beckham
- August 13-14, Gillette Stadium: Victoria Beckham
- August 20-21, United Center: Shania Twain
- August 24, Cowboys Stadium: Joe Jonas
- TBA, Georgia Dome: Mary J Blige
- Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry are also rumored to have guest judging gigs, likely scheduled in the two remaining cities: L.A.'s Rose Bowl and Orlando's Amway Arena.
Audition Rules
- Auditioners must be legal U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident eligible for full-time in the U.S.
- Must also be between 16 and 28 years old as of June 12, 2009
- May not have participated in Season 1 (top 30), Season 2 (top 32), Season 3 (top 36), Season 4 (top 44), Season 5 (top 44), Season 6 (top 40), Season 7 (top 24), Season 8 (top 36)
- Semifinalists must not have either a verbal or written contract with a talent agent, record label, exclusive acting recording or management contract, or agreement regarding use of name, voice or likeness.
- No family members may be current employees, directors, officers, independent contractors, agents, or representatives of the 19 Companies, Fox Entertainment, American Idol Productions, Sony or any program sponsors.
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