Fox Reality Channel's Original ''American Idol Extra'' is Back for a Third Season...

Fox Reality Channel's Original ''American Idol Extra'' is Back for a Third Season to Give ''American Idol'' Fans the Exclusive, First Interviews Straight from the Idol Studios!

Show Premieres only on Fox Reality Channel Thursday, March 13,
2008 7p and 10p ET/PT
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time cable and
satellite network, proudly announces the third season of its original,
"American Idol Extra," premiering Thursday, March 13 at 7p and 10p
ET/PT. No one gets more up-close and personal than Fox Reality
Channel's original "American Idol Extra", the only show giving fans a
unique opportunity to get the whole Idol story straight from the Idol
studios.

Fox Reality Channel is working with the producers of "American
Idol" to deliver an authentic extension of the "American Idol" brand
to provide viewers exclusive insight into the show. Every week,
returning host JD Roberto will capture all of the heart-racing drama
and emotional moments immediately following the elimination of each of
the Top 12 contestants as he goes behind-the-scenes with exclusive
interviews with their friends and family.

Viewers will also get an inside look at the remarkable production
team behind the excitement and tension of every "American Idol"
episode. Fox Reality Channel viewers will gain insight from the show's
producers, directors, wardrobe, make-up and hair departments as they
hear first-hand what really goes on in the making of the series.

"We are thrilled to be bringing back 'American Idol Extra,' the
only destination for viewers to catch the most exclusive and exciting
elements of 'American Idol,'" says David Lyle, Fox Reality Channel
President. "Fox Reality Channel is dedicated to continuously giving
our viewers more reality, and 'American Idol Extra' reinforces that
promise. This is a great opportunity for fans to get an in-depth,
behind-the-scenes look into the world's most popular reality series."

Fox Reality Channel's original "American Idol Extra" will kick-off
its third season with behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive
interviews on Thursday, March 13, 2008 only on Fox Reality Channel.
The show will premiere every Thursday at 7p and 10p ET/PT, with encore
performances throughout the week and weekend.

"American Idol Extra" is produced by FremantleMedia North America
and 19 Entertainment. Emmy-nominated "American Idol" is created and
executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and
executive produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North
America; Nigel Lythgoe, President, 19 Television; and Ken Warwick,
executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.

ABOUT FOX REALITY CHANNEL

Fox Reality Channel launched May 24, 2005 to become the first
destination for lovers of unscripted programming. The channel offers
major US network favorites, exclusive international reality
programming, Original Series and Specials. Fox Reality Channel offers
reality viewers more of their favorite reality programming with
RealityRevealed in Primetime with never-before-seen footage, exclusive
interviews, behind the scenes secrets and more reality fun. Fox
Reality Channel distribution is set to propel past 35 million
subscribers in its second year, becoming one of only four new networks
to achieve that feat. Its programming is available on television,
broadband, cellular phones and other leading mobile devices. It
recently entered into a sweeping deal with Apple(R) to deliver
upcoming original series to iTunes(R) (excluding American Idol Extra).
To get more information on Fox Reality Channel programs and schedules,
please visit foxreality.com.

ABOUT FREMANTLEMEDIA NORTHAMERICA

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. production
division of global media giant FremantleMedia. Based in Burbank,
California, FMNA produces entertaining and innovative television
programs for network, cable and syndicated platforms, including the
Emmy-nominated musical/reality phenomenon "American Idol" (FOX), "The
Next Great American Band" (FOX), "America's Got Talent" (NBC),
"American Inventor" (ABC), "Thank God You're Here" (NBC), "The Janice
Dickinson Modeling Agency" (Oxygen), "Property Ladder" (TLC), "Family
Feud" (syndicated), "Temptation" (syndicated), "Million Dollar
Password" (CBS), and the longest-running game show in television
history, "The Price Is Right" (CBS).

ABOUT 19 ENTERTAINMENT

The 19 Group of Companies was founded by Simon Fuller in 1985 and
has achieved over 40 No. 1 singles and 15 No. 1 albums. Fuller also
has an impressive tally of over 60 Top-40 albums and 170 Top-40
singles in the UK alone. Fuller created and managed the Spice Girls,
who became a global phenomenon under his guidance, selling over 38
million albums. In 1998, Fuller's 19 launched S Club 7, which has sold
10 million CDs worldwide, while its three television series to date
have consistently topped children's viewing figures, reaching 104
countries. In 2001, Simon Fuller's 19TV created and produced the
television phenomenon "Pop Idol" and in 2002, AMERICAN IDOL. "Pop
Idol" launched the singing careers of Will Young and Gareth Gates in
the UK, while AMERICAN IDOL did the same for Carrie Underwood,
Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks and
Ruben Studdard in the United States.

Fox Cable Networks
Kristin Robinson, 310-369-0005
kristin.robinson@fox.com
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