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"American Idol" Season 10 Trivia Quiz

The tenth season of "American Idol" premiered in the US on January 11, 2011. After a four-month run searching for the brightest singing talent, the show announced the winner on May 25, 2011. Can you recall who won this singing competition? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Matthew_07

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338,807

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which American radio personality hosted the tenth season of "American Idol"? Hint

Brian Dunkleman

Declan Donnelly

Anthony McPartlin

Ryan Seacrest

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Aerosmith singer became one the of the two new judges for the tenth season of "American Idol"? Hint

Steven Tyler

Tom Hamilton

Joe Perry

Joey Kramer

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the tenth season of "American Idol", viewers were given three options to vote for their favorite singers. Which of the following methods was NOT one of them? Hint

By sending in text messages

By voting online at the official website

By purchasing special products at selected outlets

By dialing the given toll-free telephone numbers

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Question 4 of 10

4. A total of 327 people advanced to the Hollywood Week and only 24 lucky ones were chosen to be the semi-finalists. These 24 people were divided into two groups based on what criterion? Hint

Ethnicity

Experience

Age

Gender

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Question 5 of 10

5. The first five contestants to be eliminated from the 13 finalists were Ashthon Jones, Karen Rodriguez, Thia Megia, Naima Adedapo and Pia Toscano. What did all of them have in common? Hint

They were female contestants

They knew several musical instruments

They came from California

They were students at Harvard University

6. Commenting on the shocking elimination of a female contestant, Jennifer Hudson wrote, "I can not believe they just eliminated her! Really? As long as she walked away with that voice she will be alright! Just hate to see talent like that go!" Which contestant was Hudson referring to? Hint

Rachel Zevita

Julie Zorrila

Kendra Chantelle

Pia Toscano

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which male contestant, who received the lowest amount of votes in the Top 11 Results Show, finished in the sixth place on the tenth season of "American Idol" after the judges decided to use the only save on him? Hint

Casey Abrams

Robbie Rosen

Jovany Barreto

Jordan Dorsey

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which male contestant, who hailed from Santa Cruz, California, and had Tourette and Asperger's syndrome, placed fourth on the tenth season of "American Idol"? Hint

James Durbin

Stefano Langone

Jacob Lusk

Paul McDonald

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Illinois singer, who was famous for her covers of "Bennie and the Jets", "The House of the Rising Sun" and "I (Who Have Nothing)", was the second runner-up for the tenth season of "American Idol"? Hint

Naima Adedapo

Haley Reinhart

Kendra Chantelle

Karen Rodriguez

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last two standing on the tenth season of "American Idol" were Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. They faced off in the final showdown that was broadcast live on May 24, 2011. True of false: Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner of the tenth season of "American Idol" on the results show on May 25, 2011.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which American radio personality hosted the tenth season of "American Idol"?

Answer: Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest co-hosted the very first season of "American Idol" together with Brian Dunkleman back in 2002. When Dunkleman left the show in 2003, Seacrest became the sole host for "American Idol". Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, or more commonly known as "Ant & Dec", were the hosts for another reality TV show, "Britain's Got Talent".

2. Which Aerosmith singer became one the of the two new judges for the tenth season of "American Idol"?

Answer: Steven Tyler

Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson were the judges for the ninth season of "American Idol". Only Randy Jackson stayed for the tenth season. Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez were chosen as the new judges for the tenth season of "American Idol".

3. In the tenth season of "American Idol", viewers were given three options to vote for their favorite singers. Which of the following methods was NOT one of them?

Answer: By purchasing special products at selected outlets

In the first season of "American Idol", viewers could only vote by dialing the toll-free telephone numbers given. Voting via text messaging was first introduced during the second season of the show. In season ten, viewers could also vote online by visiting the official website of the show.

4. A total of 327 people advanced to the Hollywood Week and only 24 lucky ones were chosen to be the semi-finalists. These 24 people were divided into two groups based on what criterion?

Answer: Gender

The 24 semi-finalists, consisting of 12 men and 12 women, continued their journey and only 13 people were chosen to compete in the finals.

5. The first five contestants to be eliminated from the 13 finalists were Ashthon Jones, Karen Rodriguez, Thia Megia, Naima Adedapo and Pia Toscano. What did all of them have in common?

Answer: They were female contestants

The producer for "American Idol", Ken Warwick commented, "It's no secret that most reality shows are female driven, either by moms or by young girls. It does mean we're going to get a heftier amount of female votes and it's always bent towards the boys, obviously, we are very much aware that the voting can be skewed towards the boys."

Answer: Pia Toscano

Jennifer Hudson placed seventh on the third season of "American Idol" in 2004. She won an Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Effie White in "Dreamgirls" (2006).

Pia Toscano had previously auditioned for the show back in season six in 2006. Tom Hanks also commented on Pia's elimination. He wrote, "Don't have an 'Idol' habit, but how could the USA vote Pia off? I may be done for the season!"

Answer: Casey Abrams

Casey Abrams auditioned in Austin, Texas where he sang "I Don't Need No Doctor". He performed together with Haley Reinhart in the Top 6 Performance Show. They sang Carole King's "I Feel the Earth Move".

8. Which male contestant, who hailed from Santa Cruz, California, and had Tourette and Asperger's syndrome, placed fourth on the tenth season of "American Idol"?

Answer: James Durbin

James Durbin sang "You Shook Me" and "Dream On" during his audition in San Francisco. He covered Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" and The Clover's "Love Potion No. 9" during the Top 4 Performance Show.

Answer: Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart was born in Wheeling, Illinois. Both of her parents were also musicians. Her father, Harry, played guitar during the Top 3 Performance Show when she sang "What Is and What Should Never Be" by Led Zeppelin.

Answer: True

Scotty McCreery was born in Garner, North Carolina in 1993. Throughout the competition, he was never in the bottom 3.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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