American Idol Loses Viewers But Still Enjoys Big Opening was a top 11 story of 2011 for January. Here is the recap: American Idol premiered with its 10th season on Wednesday with an audience of 26.1 million viewers (down 13 percent from last year's premiere).The Idol folks looks at the possible and offers this contrast, "other US hit TV shows such as Glee peak with an audience of around 11 million."
Simon Fuller, creator and producer of American Idol commented, "Everyone involved has put their heart and soul into making this the best season of American idol. We have never worked better together as a team and I am very proud." - more on this story
This Thanksgiving weekend we are looking back at the top 11 Day in Pop stories for each month of 2011. See the other Top 11 of 11 stories here
