FOX31 Set To Host American Idol Viewing Party

FOX 31 TO HOST AMERICAN IDOL VIEWING PARTY
MARCH 1, 2012 FROM 7PM TO 10PM AT LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

FOX 31 plans to host an AMERICAN IDOL Viewing Party on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Lee County High School (1 Trojan Way, Leesburg, GA 31763) from 7PM-10 PM during the two-hour LIVE results show of AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 1 (8:00-10:00 PM EST) on FOX 31. FOX 31’s Viewing Party will broadcast the show as the 2012 AMERICAN IDOL finalists are announced LIVE from inside the cafeteria at Lee County High School. FOX 31 welcomes conversations surrounding the viewing party on social media sites facebook (/wfxltv) and twitter (@wfxl, using hashtag: #watchFOX31).

Everyone is encouraged to come out and be a part of the excitement surrounding Season 11 of AMERICAN IDOL. Follow and RSVP at http://on.fb.me/fox31idolviewingparty to show support and to find the latest details surrounding the event, (RSVP is not required). The event is free and open to the public. AMERICAN IDOL prizes will be given away, and refreshments will be available. No outside beverages will be permitted.

WHAT: American Idol Viewing Party
DATE: Thursday, March 1
TIME: 7-10PM
LOCATION: Lee County High School Cafeteria, 1 Trojan Way, Leesburg, GA

FOX 31 WFXL-TV is Southwest Georgia’s local FOX Affiliate and is owned by Barrington Broadcasting Group, LLC, a Chicago based broadcast company with 24 television stations in 15 markets. For more information about FOX 31 WFXL-TV, please visit www.mysouthwestga.com.

AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of CKX, Inc. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment, and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions. AMERICAN IDOL has been No. 1 among Adults 18-49 for the past eight consecutive seasons. For more information, please visit americanidol.com.

-FOX 31-