On the first 9 seasons American Idol's fans and viewers are able to cast their votes for their favored contestants using their phones or through SMS. Now, the show has given everyone the option to vote online.
The creator and executive producer Simon Fuller in a press release for the American Idol said, "We have been wanting to do online voting for several years, and now Facebook has offered us a secure solution and we are ready to go", adding that the show has always involved a high level of engagement with its viewers through texting and phone voting.
To vote online fans or viewers should visit AmericanIdol.com site and follow the directions. It will be required for every voting individulas to log in using their Facebook account for them to access the American Idol voting page that will feature the name and photo of each of the current contestants.
During the voting process viewers and fans alike will simply choose their favorite contestant, complete a security verification provided and submit their choice. After each performance and even during the online voting, viewers may cast up to 50 online votes for that particular evening's performances. Unfortunately for other Idol fanatics, only fans with a registered Facebook account in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be able to cast their vote(s) online.
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