Simon Fuller's American Idol Season 10 Premieres at the Top of the Charts

LONDON, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night Simon Fuller's American Idol, the hit music show which has defined our pop entertainment generation, premiered with its 10th season with a massive 26.1 million viewers, well over double the number of people who watch other established US shows such as Glee, The Office and Survivor. The show has gained a string of successes, including colossal viewing figures and international fame, and has catapulted the search for raw musical talent into the worldwide arena. Now in its 10th anniversary year, American Idol is showing all the signs of a continuing success story, and last night’s show drawing in 26.1 million viewers confirms American Idol as the biggest entertainment show on US television this year.

Last night Simon Fuller, creator and producer of American Idol commented,

"Everyone involved has put their heart and soul into making this the best season of American idol. We have never worked better together as a team and I am very proud."

With season 10 kick-starting idol fever again, the race is on to discover 2011's American Idol.

Creator Simon Fuller is one of the most dynamic and influential people in the entertainment business. Creator of the TV shows that define our generation and sculpt the future of our entertainment industry, Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment has made him the most successful British manager of all time. With figures in the media, music and sport spheres and with big names like The Spice Girls, David Beckham, Andy Murray, Annie Lennox and Cathy Dennis in his arsenal, it's no wonder iTunes have hailed Simon Fuller as the king of the digital revolution.  

Fuller is a man whose reputation precedes him. Creator of the world famous Idol franchise, which has over 100 versions worldwide and is considered by many to be the basis of our current and future pop culture, he is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox TV reality show, So you think you can dance, as well as successfully introducing Little Britain to the United States.  In 2010 Simon Fuller was announced as Executive Producer of Bel Ami, a new movie starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricca and Kristen Scott Thomas, which is set for release this year.

SOURCE XIX Entertainment