American Idol Lowers Age Requirement So It Can Find Next Justin Bieber

For its first Simon Cowell–less season, American Idol is lowering the minimum age for eligibility from 16 to 15. An executive producer says, “A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16. Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool,” by which she means, "hilariously hair-styled 15-year-olds, please audition en masse to keep Idol

American Idol Lowers Age Requirement So It Can Find Next Justin Bieber

For its first Simon Cowell–less season, American Idol is lowering the minimum age for eligibility from 16 to 15. An executive producer says, “A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16. Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool,” by which she means, "hilariously hair-styled 15-year-olds, please audition en masse to keep Idol

Justin Bieber performing U SMILE and BABY on American Idol May 19 2010

Watch it while you can. I expect this video to be taken down any time now.

Justin Bieber performing U SMILE and BABY on American Idol May 19 2010

Watch it while you can. I expect this video to be taken down any time now.

Justin's performance on American Idol will air May 19 2010

Justin's pre-recorded performance on American Idol will be aired tonight, May 19th. Make sure to tune in.

Justin will perform 2 songs. Let's see if that's true, hope so.

Justin's performance on American Idol will air May 19 2010

Justin's pre-recorded performance on American Idol will be aired tonight, May 19th. Make sure to tune in.

Justin will perform 2 songs. Let's see if that's true, hope so.

Justin Bieber's American Idol Performance to Air on Idols Give Back Show

Justin Bieber took to the American Idol stage last night and sang “U Smile and “Baby”, however we won’t get to see performance until this year’s ‘Idol Gives Back’ show.

Before he performed one young weeping fan rushed the stage and almost got to touch the cute teenage star. Unfortunately for her, Mike the Security Guard got in there first and escorted her out of the area.

As well as singing

Justin Bieber's American Idol Performance to Air on Idols Give Back Show

Justin Bieber took to the American Idol stage last night and sang “U Smile and “Baby”, however we won’t get to see performance until this year’s ‘Idol Gives Back’ show.

Before he performed one young weeping fan rushed the stage and almost got to touch the cute teenage star. Unfortunately for her, Mike the Security Guard got in there first and escorted her out of the area.

As well as singing