LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Who are the top 24 contestants on American Idol 2012 season eleven? The top 24 contestants list has been leaked online from this new American Idol 2012 season claim news reports. More than an handful of different news stories, from different sources, are revealing identical Top 24 lists this week. In previous years, “top lists” and especially top ten lists have often been erroneous. But if this year’s continuity is any indication, this top 24 spoiler seems to be accurate.

One list for your American Idol 2012 top 24 making news this week was organized by Idol Pad. Thanking “FallenAngelGabriel for obtaining the full list of Hollywood Week contestants and to Jork for his extensive detective work”, Idol Pad has delineated a semi-finals list of twelve familiar female faces.

But on the male side, the news is not so clear. Idol Pad currently lists eleven of twelve males making the cut. Rickey.org similarly reports uncertainty about male contestant number twelve. Rickey.org reports news that that the final male contestant might be Caleb Johnson or Chase Likens.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Joe Magrane, the famed St Louis Cardinals baseball pitcher, made his American Idol “debut” tonight. Joe Magrane, a pitcher turned sports telecaster, is the father of Shannon Magrane, an Idol contestant tonight. During the American Idol 2012 premiere tonight, Idol was ready to give baseball fans some history, as well as singing.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Jennifer Lopez is returning to American Idol, for more than $20 million, claims a new report. When Jennifer Lopez was first approached for American Idol last year, chatter then said contract negotiations involved a $20 million figure. Lopez would eventually get paid $12 million for her first season. Now a new report claims that Lopez has gotten (at least) $20 million to return to Idol for her second season.

A new report claims that Lopez, for her second year of negotiations, used $20 million as “base minimum” for negotiations. While neither FOX nor Lopez confirm the final amount, TheWrap claims that Lopez will get an annual pay check in excess of $20 million for her return to Idol.

Insiders had claimed that Lopez had filed for divorce from Marc Anthony in advance of signing the mega-TV deal. Lopez is still battling ex-husband Ojani Noa. Noa’s new girlfriend Claudia Vazquez wants to release a tape recorded during his marriage to Lopez.

The addition of Lopez and Steven Tyler did well for Idol’s ratings. Idol, however, used multiple gimmicks early in the season to add to the ratings drive. Among them were “How old is Jennifer Lopez” and the “Steve Tyler American Idol Apology”. Tyler’s American Idol apology drew 25 million viewers, one of the biggest numbers for Fox earlier that year.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Scotty McCreery is the winner of American Idol. McCreery in American Idol results tonight defeated Lauren Alaina after the two delivered impressive performances this week. After American Idol produced a season of shocking results, stunning eliminations, amazing performance, and sad goodbyes, tonight it crowned a winner who has consistently impressed judges, news critics and fans this season.

American Idol this season has sometimes angered fans, confused producers and baffled judges. But tonight, American Idol came together in the end. There were moments this season when fans were left so furious about contestants eliminations that they too vowed to leave the show and never return.

Pia Toscano’s elimination, Casey Abrams’ cast off, and James Durbin being voted off anger many fans. One reader wrote about Durbin “Idol, you better wake up before you lose your audience.” Another fumed about Durbin’s elimination, stating “I can’t even to begin with how much I am over American Idol”.

But along the way, news critics and judges always loved Scotty and Lauren. Earlier this month, News critics gave top praise to Scotty McCreery, especially with his performance of “You’ve Got A Friend”. Steven told Scotty that he had never sang better. Jennifer said the song showed Scotty’s vocal range. And Randy simply praised the performance as “flawless.”

But both competitors improved through the season. All three judges told Scotty and Lauren in recent weeks, that despite their talent, they still improved immensely in the final few weeks. Scotty was able to take judges’ reviews and improve with the advice. Jennifer Lopez once told him his signing was good but “we were expecting more.” Randy Jackson said sometimes he was lackluster at best, remarking “that was so safe and boring.”

This week, Scotty and Lauren were simply stellar. Lauren impressed the judges on Like My Mother Does. Steven Tyler loved it while Jennifer Lopez remarked “With that song, you may have just won.” Randy Jackson added “It was a great song. Lauren Alaina has arrived.”

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Scotty McCreery was incredible on Love You This Big. Steven Tyler told Scotty “You take your chances and you ran with it.” Jennifer Lopez thought it was perfect remarking “You are a great storyteller on this show.” And Randy Jackson praised the performance. “The range was great. It is game time. That was a brilliant vocal.”

But in the end, after 122 million votes were cast, Scotty McCreery was confirmed to fans and news as your American Idol 2011.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – American Idol predictions put results for Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina close for the 2011 season finale. Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alain have distanced themselves from other competitors throughout weeks of this season dating back to March telecasts. The season was marked by a series of controversial eliminations. But now, arguably two of the most impressive singers, that consistently overwhelmed the judges with their talents, have held on to reach the finals. But despite their success, predictions anticipate an exceptionally close finale for this year.

In March 2011, LALATE reported how “impressive early results from Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina” dominated telecast news. In fact, in the weeks that would follow, each Idol singer consistently impressed judges. Early on in the competition, many competitors lacked consistency, some lacked good song choices, and others lacked talent. But Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery always stood out.

Back in March, Scotty McCreery’s Country Comfort performance prompted Steven Tyler to praise McCreery’s voice, once again. Jennifer Lopez said that Scotty had “amazing instincts”. But the biggest praise came from Randy Jackson, who remarked “that song sounds like it could be on your record.”

It was equally good news for Lauren Alaina that month. Her performance of Candle in the Wind attracted top praise from Steven and Jennifer who remarked “that was amazing”. Randy Jackson told her that she has consistently done well this season, but tonight “that’s one of the greatest Lauren Alaina performances on this stage.”

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In later weeks, some competitors were accused of choosing conservative songs, or failing to make their song really a work of their own. Scotty McCreery, however, always achieved uniqueness. He impressed Steve with For Once In My Life. Tyler said “That was beautiful. Lopez added “You really made it your own.” And Randy was impressed that he was “taking chances.”

Lauren rarely disappointed judges. Lauren Alaina got praise for You Keep Me Hanging On. Tyler said “You ripped that song another beauty mark.” Jennifer was also impressed. Randy said “You’re ready!”

The season has been marked by controversial eliminations from Casey Abrams, James Durbin to Pia Toscano. Then there were contestants that others thought deserved to be eliminated but were advanced arguably too far, like Stefano Langone.

But while some predictions have been wrong this season, this weekend it may just be too hard to call your American Idol 2011 in advance of their finale performances.

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