American Idol Originally Planned Four Judges Stryker Angie Martinez Info

Stryker was officially chosen to sit alongside the original trio for Season 1. The Withdrawal: He dropped out before filming began.

| Phase | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | Fox announced that Stryker would join the main panel, and Angie Martinez would appear as a guest judge. | | Filming | The team began filming the audition rounds for Season 2 with a five-person panel (Simon, Paula, Randy, Stryker, and Angie Martinez). | | The Turnaround | After filming several audition cities, producers realized the format was not working. | | The Exit | Both Stryker and Angie Martinez left the show abruptly before the Hollywood rounds aired. | Stryker was officially chosen to sit alongside the

. While a fourth judge might have balanced the panel earlier, Martinez’s quick exit proved that the show's "dream-crushing" appeal wasn't for everyone. | | Filming | The team began filming

Angie Martinez also left the show voluntarily. She stated that the environment wasn't the right fit for her personality. Stryker was officially chosen to sit alongside the