The next season of “American Idol” will be its last.
Dana Walden and Gary Newman, chairmen and chief executives of Fox Television Group, made the farewell official Monday when they announced their schedule for the 2015-16 fall season.
“It was not an easy decision,” said Newman. “It’s been such a vital part of Fox during its run.”
Newman said the network and “Idol” producers FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment “felt collectively with them the right time for the franchise to close.”
By announcing a final season, Fox will get a chance to honor the show.
“It’s going to be a true season-long celebration,” Newman said.
“American Idol” made its premiere in 2001 and was the dominant show on television for much of its run. But ratings declined rapidly in recent years for the singing-competition show.
Los Angeles Times
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