The newly revamped San Diego W Hotel is hosting an American Idol viewing party on Wednesday, January 21, celebrating the new Idol season by the brand new W pool.

With Kara DioGuardi as a new addition to the judging panel on American Idol, this brand new season is bound to be full of fresh and juicy entertainment, leaving you full of funny moments to recap with friends the next day. But why wait until the next day?

Watch all the Idol drama unfold in ultimate San Diego style – outside, under the stars, in the company of your closest friends, with free food and discounted cocktails, at the W Hotel's chic WET pool and Beach Bar.

From new contestant gossip to Simon's harsh comments and the painful screeches from those that just didn't make the cut – the entertainment is endless on American Idol, airing every Wednesday on Fox 5.

Start off season 8 the right way by inviting your friends and loved ones to the W Hotel this Wednesday night to enjoy happy hour drink specials, half off beer and house wine, and complimentary appetizers as American Idol plays under the stars amid the beautiful San Diego “winter” weather.

For more information visit the San Diego W Hotel. For American Idol updates and show times, visit Fox5SanDiego.com