'American Idol' lowers contestant age

Hit US reality show 'American Idol' has lowered the contestant age to find a new Justin Bieber.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2010 - 19:57

Hit US reality show 'American Idol' has lowered the contestant age to find a new Justin Bieber.

According to judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, the show altered the minimum contestant age from 16 down to 15 in the hope of finding a new teen singing sensation.

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