FOX REALITY CHANNEL’S ORIGINAL SERIES “AMERICAN IDOL EXTRA” PREMIERES AT A SPECIAL TIME ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Music Legend Smokey Robinson and Former Idol contestant Brooke White Scheduled to Appear on Debut Episode

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The fourth season of Fox Reality Channel’s Original series, “American Idol Extra” premieres at a special time on Thursday, March 26th at 1a ET / 10p PT. “American Idol Extra” will return to its regular time slot on Thursdays at 7 &10p ET/PT with an exclusive sneak peek every Wednesday at 1a ET/10p PT beginning April 1.

“American Idol Extra” is the ultimate companion show to the pop-culture phenomenon “American Idol.” Coming directly from the Idol stage, “American Idol Extra” gets the exclusive first in-depth interview with each of the Top 10 Idol contestants, moments after their emotional elimination.

Smokey Robinson is set to appear on the first episode of” American Idol Extra”, following his special “50 Years of Motown” performance on “American Idol.” Season 7 Idol contestant Brooke White will also stop by to give an update on her post-Idol life and perform the single “Hold Up My Heart” from her upcoming album, “High Hopes and Heartbreak.”

This season on “American Idol Extra,” Jillian Reynolds joins as the new Host and Ace Young as the new Co-Host. Former Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis returns periodically as a special field correspondent. The fourth season of “American Idol Extra” gives viewers more exclusive access and Idol insider scoop than ever before with exciting new segments, including Ace’s “On Tour with…,” where he hits the road with former Idol contestants David Cook, Kellie Pickler and Bo Bice on their respective tours. Also, for the first time, “American Idol” music director Rickey Minor will share his opinions and insights weekly with Jillian during “Rickey’s Review.”

ONLY Fox Reality Channel’s original “American Idol Extra” is on-stage and backstage to bring viewers the WHOLE Idol story. Only American Idol Extra has exclusive musical performances by memorable Idol alums, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Idol’s movers and shakers.