December 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The American Idol posters are finally out so guys just hold your breath! After the last round of auditions at Las Vegas, Fox decided to release the first poster for the promos of American Idol.

The poster featured the judges and the host and also gave inkling about the shows which will be telecast on Wednesdays and Thursday. American Idol will start from January 19 onwards. Reports are trickling in that there is a hunt on for one lucky person who will make it .There has been a lot of enthusiasm among contestants. As per reports, 60 contestants had reported at Sin City on Tuesday, Dec 14 out of which only 40 contestants will return to Los Angeles.

Contestants chosen from across seven cities were turned down at the auditions at Las Vegas round which is a continuation of Hollywood week. Contestants were asked to perform a Beatles track with a live band at the Love theatre The Beatles Tribute Hall at the Mirage hotel and also the casino at the Las Vegas trip. At a news conference, Jennifer Lopez added that through the performances the judges will get to know the real performers.

Lopez also added that it is a hard job to eliminate contestants on the basis of their performance as many of them performed well. Lopez commented that it is the young ones that finally make it. The age limit for American Idol is lowered down to 15. Randy Jackson remarked that initially they never thought that lowering the age limit would make such an impact. Lopez also added that it is difficult to decide on the elimination process as they are all very good. Jackson added it was the best talent pool that they could ever had.

-- Sampurn Wire