10,000 American Idol Hopefuls
Jill Dobson at the American Idol try-outs. (Giants Stadium)
I arrive at a New Jersey stadium at 2:30am - and thousands of American Idol hopefuls are already camped out! By this afternoon, Idol officials tell me, about 10,000 singers are expected. And nearly all of them fully believe they’ll be the next David Cook!
As I tape a couple of standups for FOX affiliates, the Idol hopefuls scream their hearts out - hoping our cameras will propel them to Idol fame. We interview one fan who brought original paintings of Randy, Simon and Paula - the art is good, but I’m not sure his singing will take him through to Hollywood. Later today, we plan to interview Ryan Seacrest. But first, 5am liveshots for local FOX stations - along with our FOX News Channel hits as Idol season 8 auditions roll on!
Jill Dobson joined FOX News Channel in 2007 as an entertainment correspondent. She has covered stories from the birth of Angelina Jolie's twins; American Idol auditions; and interviewed Madonna on turning 50. Dobson also has an FNC web program entitled, Food Fight, where she covers the latest in celebrity news. 
I am definately looking forward to this season of American Idol. I wonder if the format of the show will change because one of the producers has stepped down
Love everything IDOL. Also, Brad always has the best comments!
Hey Marion-
Thanks for the compliment. You posts are just as superb also. You are a true FNC fan and viewer.
Also a warm welcome to you for being one of the many who make this the number one cable news network in the world
Take Care.
Love all the celebrity scoop!
Hey Stephanie-
I second that notion. I always love all the inside celeb gossip. I always find that kind of stuff amusing. Keep up the good work.
N.J., Jill recorded my son, Miss teen maine, and another girl singing, she told us it would be on national t.v., I can’t find it. where can i get a copy of it? it was at the izod center, tuesday morning outside.