kmhouseindia: The 'American Idol'

American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality TV singing competition created by Simon Fuller

and produced by Fremantle Media North America

and 19 Entertainment.

It began airing on Fox TV on June 11, 2002, as an addition to the Idol Franchise based on the UK show Pop Idol, and became one of the most popular shows in the history of American TV

American Idol Season 11
Season 11 premiered on January 18, 2012.On May 23, 2012, Phillip Phillips won season eleven, with Jessica Sanchez the runner-up.
Final 13 Contestants of Season 11 are -

Finalists Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips listen as host Ryan Seacrest announces the winner onstage at the 'American Idol' finale on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles

Phillip Phillips(21)a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new 'American Idol' after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez

Winner Phillip Phillips performs onstage at the American Idol Finale on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez performing on Thursday May 17, 2012

Runner-up Jessica Sanchez, left, congratulates winner Phillip Phillips onstage at the 'American Idol' finale on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles