We witnessed American Idol's farewell season in the spring of 2016, and it looks like some folks are already eager to revive the singing competition. Variety reports that NBC is in talks with FremantleMedia to reboot the show, and according to a source, the network is floating the idea of cutting down The Voice from two seasons a year to one in order to make room for another singing competition. American Idol ran on Fox for 15 seasons beginning in 2002, and it's hard to believe anyone misses it!
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NBC Reportedly Considering American Idol Reboot Already
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 07: (L-R) Season 1 judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and host Ryan Seacrest speak onstage during FOX’s “American Idol” Finale For The Farewell Season at Dolby Theatre on April 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California. at Dolby Theatre on April 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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