In the first three seasons, the semi-finalists were split into different groups to perform individually in their respective night. In season one, there were three groups of ten, with the top three contestants from each group making the finals. In seasons two and three, there were four groups of eight, and the top two of each selected. These seasons also featured a wildcard round, where contestants who failed to qualify were given another chance. In season one, only one wildcard contestant was chosen by the judges, giving a total of ten finalists. In seasons two and three, each of the three judges championed one contestant with the public advancing a fourth into the finals, making 12 finalists in all. COUNT 7
QSN1 How many finalists were there on the first season of American Idol? ANS1 ten QSN2 What is the name of the round that gives failed contestants another chance? ANS2 wildcard QSN3 How were the semi-finalists split up to perform in season one? ANS3 three groups of ten QSN4 How were the semi-finalists split up to perform in seasons two and three? ANS4 four groups of eight QSN5 When did the wildcard round become a factor? ANS5 season one QSN6 How many finalists were chosen for season one? ANS6 ten QSN7 How many finalists made it to the finals for seasons two and three? ANS7 12