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IDOLS OPEN FOR ELTON JOHN IN PRIVATE PERFORMANCE
« on: September 28, 2003, 12:51:36 AM »
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American Idols Switch to a New Model
Sept 28, 2003
By MICHELINE MAYNARD
Ruben Studdard, this year's "American Idol" winner, and Clay Aiken, the runner-up, electrified the audience at Toyota's annual dealer meeting, serving as the opening act for Elton John, according to a report in Newsweek last week. The only thing is, the sponsor of "American Idol" is the Ford Motor Company.
Ford also provided vehicles for skits on the show that feature the contestants, including Mr. Studdard and Mr. Aiken.
Last season, they were shown zipping around in small Focus cars, sporty Mustang ragtops and big Ford S.U.V.'s.
It turns out that when the competition ends, the shows's contestants can accept gigs with whomever they like.
"Once the show's over, we lose our hold on the players," said Scott Grogin, a spokesman for Fox TV.
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