The finals had been broadcast in primary time from CBS Television Town in La, in front of a Dwell studio audience. The finals lasted eight weeks in season one particular. From seasons two to nine and fourteen, the finals lasted eleven months. Seasons 10 and eleven lasted for twelve weeks, though time twelve lasted for 10 months. In season thirteen,

Subsequent the good results of season 1, the 2nd time was moved as much as air in January 2003. The number of episodes increased, as did the demonstrate's price range along with the cost for commercial spots.[fifty eight] In an job interview ahead of time five, government producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken experienced led the supporter vot