American Idol season 12
The twelfth season of American Idol premiered on January 16, 2013, as part of the mid-season of the 2012–13 network television season. Ryan Seacrest returned as host. Randy Jackson returned for his twelfth season as judge and was joined by new judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban, who replaced Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.
| American Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 12 | |
| Hosted by | Ryan Seacrest |
| Judges |
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| Winner | Candice Glover |
| Runner-up | Kree Harrison |
| Finals venue | Nokia Theatre L.A. Live |
| Mentor | Jimmy Iovine |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | January 16 – May 16, 2013 |
| Season chronology | |
On May 16, 2013, Candice Glover was crowned the winner, defeating Kree Harrison, who was the runner-up. In a series first, Glover's debut album, Music Speaks, was available for preorder immediately following the finale broadcast. Both Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left after this season, having only served on the judges panel for one season, to focus on their music careers.
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