Nine black, former "American Idol" contestants have accused the popular singing reality series -- now in its 12th season -- with racial discrimination.
The nine booted contestants -- Corey Clark, Jaered Andrews, Donnie Williams, twins Terrell and Derrell Brittenum, Thomas Daniels, Akron Watson, Ju'Not Joyner and Chris Golightly -- have reportedly charged Fox and the series' producers with humiliating black "Idol" hopefuls for higher ratings.