In 2011 -- more than a year after CNN and others reported on the program's ratings "slide" -- the "American Idol" Wednesday night show still topped the Nielsen yearly chart.

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American Idol came roaring back Wednesday night, drawing 26.1 million viewers to its tenth season premiere.

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Los Angeles (CNN) -- Ryan Seacrest became the latest celebrity targeted by a "swatter" when a hoax 911 call reported armed men were shooting their way into the "American Idol" host's home Wednesday.

CNN: Ryan Seacrest's home 'swatted'

What we're watching: Between American Idol's results show and Lost, is there really a need for anything else on Wednesday nights?

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