American Idol - Season 13 Eligibility Rule Change - Semifinalists can return

Credit: FOX

Candice Glover has officially been crowned the American Idol for season 12, yet the series is already looking ahead to season 13, as the long-running talent competition is looking to replenish its talent pool by allowing season 12 semifinalists to audition, a first for the series.

The full story, via The Idol Pad:

The only season 12 contestants ineligible for season 13 are the Top 11. In other words, for the first time ever, a set of former semi-finalists may re-audition. Their names are listed below.

Adriana Latonio
Breanna Steer
Charlie Askew
Cortez Shaw
Elijah Liu
Nick Boddington
Tenna Torres *
Vincent Powell *
Zoanette Johnson

* ineligible via age restrictions

What do you think of the rule change? Which contestants would you want to see return? Sound off in the comments!