TV Guide Network Celebrates “American Idol” Finale Week with Seven Nights of Original Programming

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TV Guide Network, home of the exclusive live pre-show for America’s top-rated TV sensation, celebrates “American Idol” finale week with seven nights of original programming premieres, including the two-hour live finale Red Carpet special “Idol Tonight: Live at the Finale” premiering Wednesday, May 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

TV Guide Network Programming Lineup:

“Close Up: Kara DioGuardi” premieres Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

Singer, songwriter and “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi sits down with TV Guide Network for an exclusive one-on-one interview. She talks about working with some of the biggest acts in music from Christina Aguilara and Ashlee Simpson to Faith Hill and The Jonas Brothers. And Kara gives the inside scoop on what it is really like to be the newest judge on “American Idol.”

“Idol’s Sexiest Stars” premieres Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

TV Guide Network turns up the heat on America’s most popular singing competition by counting down the Sexiest “American Idol” contestants of all time.

“Idol Tonight” premieres Monday, May 18 from 8:00 -10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Hosted by Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini with special correspondent Brandon Rogers, this two-hour preview counts down to the homestretch of “American Idol” with expert interviews, former finalists and exclusive never before seen “American Idol” audition footage. The episode also features an interview with this season's Top 3 finalists and revisits some of the most memorable “American Idol” finalists from the past including Jason Castro, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Michael Johns, LaKisha Jones, Elliott Yamin and Haley Scarnato.

“Idol Tonight” premieres Tuesday, May 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET/PT

Hosted by Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini with special correspondent Brandon Rogers, this two-hour broadcast looks back at the Top 10 “American Idol” finalists and previews the final performances of the season. Filled with industry experts, celebrity guests, former “American Idol” finalists and their fans, this two-hour extravaganza will catch viewers up on everything “American Idol.” Ruben Studdard and Paris Bennett drop by the “Idol Tonight” stage at the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles.

“Idol Tonight: Live at the Finale” premieres Wednesday, May 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET/PT

Down to the Top 2, “Idol Tonight” will preview the results of the nation’s most popular television show and the next “American Idol.” The two-hour extravaganza hosted by Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini with special correspondent Brandon Rogers live from the red carpet at the NOKIA Theatre, features celebrity interviews, contestants, judges, former finalists and expert guests chatting about their favorites.

“Idol Tonight: Fantastic Finish” airs Thursday, May 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET/PT

Hosted by Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini with special correspondent Brandon Rogers, this two-hour wrap up of the “American Idol” finale recaps the red carpet and finale excitement including exclusive interviews with the “American Idol” winner and runner-up.

“The Fashion Team: Idol Tonight Edition” premieres Friday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

Hosted by Lawrence Zarian and Daphne Brogdon, this special “Idol Tonight” edition of The Fashion Team looks back at the best and worst style statements from the “American Idol” finale Red Carpet and explores the fashion trends and transformations of celebrities and contestants. Life & Style's Rachel Zalis joins the expert studio panel.

The two-night “American Idol” finale airs Tuesday, May 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT)) and Wednesday, May 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on FOX.

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