'American Idol Extra' Welcomes Paula Abdul & David Cook On April 2, 2009

LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Warner Bros. Records) - The second episode of Fox Reality Channel's Original series, 'AMERICAN IDOL EXTRA' returns to its regular time slot this Thursday at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. ET/PT, with an exclusive sneak peek Wednesday at 1 a.m. ET/10 p.m. PT. Tune in this Thursday to see which contestant will sit down with Jillian just moments after being eliminated, for their first in-depth interview.

Paula Abdul will appear on 'American Idol Extra,' this week to candidly discuss this season of Idol and give her take on why the newly eliminated contestant went home. Co-Host Ace Young will also catch up with last season's Idol winner David Cook during his 'On Tour With...' segment. Cook has been on tour since February in support of his recently released self-titled album. Idol Season 7 finalist Jason Castro will also treat viewers to a special musical performance of his new single, 'Love Uncompromised.'

'American Idol Extra' is the ultimate companion show to the pop-culture phenomenon 'American Idol.' Coming directly from the Idol stage, 'American Idol Extra' gets the exclusive first in-depth interview with each of the Top 10 Idol contestants, moments after their emotional elimination.

This season on 'American Idol Extra,' Jillian Reynolds joins as the new Host and Ace Young as the new Co-Host. Former Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis returns periodically as a special field correspondent. The fourth season of Fox Reality Channel's original 'American Idol Extra' gives viewers more exclusive access and Idol insider scoop than ever before with exciting new segments, including Ace's 'On Tour with...,' where he hits the road with former Idol contestants David Cook, Kellie Pickler and Bo Bice on their respective tours. Also, for the first time, 'American Idol' music director Rickey Minor will share his opinions and insights weekly with Jillian during 'Rickey's Review.'

ONLY Fox Reality Channel's original 'American Idol Extra' is on-stage and backstage to bring viewers the WHOLE Idol story. Only 'American Idol Extra' has exclusive musical performances by memorable Idol alums, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Idol's movers and shakers.