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American Idol to end next year

American Idol will end in 2016.

The show's producers confirmed the news today (May 11).

Current judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr and Keith Urban will return for its final series next year.

Host Ryan Seacrest will also be part of the show.

Some singers who have found fame on the TV programme include Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

Its first series took place in 2002.

The show was created by Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller as they brought UK's Pop Idol to the US.

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