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American Idol returns to OSN

Published: 05 Jan 2014 - 10:30 pm | Last Updated: 28 Jan 2022 - 04:18 pm


American Idol returns for its 13th season with a new team, new contestants and the best and worst of auditions this January, on OSN at the same time as the US. In the season’s premiere episode, host Ryan Seacrest and judges Harry Connick, Jr, Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban travel to Austin and Boston, where the good, the bad and the outrageous audition for their shots at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and, as always, it’s up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next American Idol. Catch every moment at it happens on OSN First HD from January 16 at 8pm.
Other series to look forward to this January include Helix bringing adrenaline-packed action and suspense at the same time as the US only on OSN First HD. The show follows a team of scientists investigating a possible disease outbreak who find themselves in the midst of a struggle between life and death with the key that could either save or destroy humanity. 
Fresh from the HBO oven, the brand new Hello Ladies premieres on January 13, at 10pm on OSN First Comedy HD. Starring Stephen Merchant (otherwise known as Ricky Gervais’ tall and lanky sidekick), the story follows Stuart Pritchard’s comedic misadventures on his quest for the woman of his dreams in LA. 
Comedy lovers can also enjoy S11 of Two and a Half Men from January 4 at 7.30pm, and the premiere of the third season of 2 Broke Girls from January 5 at 7pm.
The Peninsula