FOX REALITY CHANNEL’S ORIGINAL SERIES, “AMERICAN IDOL EXTRA” SHOWCASES A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY MICHAEL JOHNS. ALL-NEW EPISODE THURSDAY, APRIL 16 at 7 & 10p

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA – The fourth episode of Fox Reality Channel’s Original series, “AMERICAN IDOL EXTRA” will include a special performance by American Idol Season 7 finalist Michael Johns Thursday, April 16 at 7 & 10p , with a sneak peek Wednesday at 1aET/10pPT. Johns will perform his just-released single, “Heart On My Sleeve” from his upcoming album, “Hold Back My Heart.” Viewers will also get up close and personal with this week’s eliminated Idol contestant, as they sit down with host Jillian Reynolds for their exclusive first in-depth interview moments after their emotional elimination.

Co-host Ace Young will also catch up with Idol Season 2 contestant Kimberly Locke, Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Joe Torre, and Gretchen Bonaduce whose own Fox Reality Channel original series, “Re-Inventing Bonaduce” premieres Saturday, May 23 at 9p/8c.

“American Idol Extra” is the ultimate companion show to the pop-culture phenomenon “American Idol.” Coming directly from the Idol stage, “American Idol Extra” goes onstage and backstage to bring viewers all the Idol action and interviews with each of the Top 10 Idol contestants first!

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 Fox Reality Channel’s original “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.”

Source: Fox Reality Press Release