American Idol

Ryan Seacrest hosts as Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan guide aspiring singers on their way to superstardom.
David Archuleta performs during a taping of P&G & iHeartMedia's Can't Cancel Pride 2024 PROUD and TOGETHER at iHeartRadio Theater on May 1, 2024 in Burbank, California.
David Archuleta hopes his new song can help parents understand their LGBTQ+ kids
Meghan Trainor attends the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen show on June 12, 2024.
Meghan Trainor sent emails asking to become American Idol judge: 'I have begged'
Singer Mandisa arrives at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
Mandisa's cause of death was complications from obesity, autopsy report determines
AMERICAN IDOL - EMMY RUSSELL, WYNONNA JUDD
Wynonna Judd pays tribute to Loretta Lynn with late icon's granddaughter on American Idol: 'I love Loretta'
Abi Carter American Idol
American Idol crowns Abi Carter season 22 winner as Katy Perry departs the judging panel
AMERICAN IDOL -EMMY RUSSELL on MAY 12
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell reflects on American Idol journey after elimination: 'Feeling grateful'
AMERICAN IDOL - EMMY RUSSELL on SUNDAY, MAY 12
American Idol reveals top 3 finalists as Loretta Lynn's granddaughter gets eliminated
Emmy Russell on American Idol
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter sits through dance song, surprising American Idol judges: 'My nerves get nervous'
The Beets in The Masked Singer
Beets say being on The Masked Singer made one of them want to continue music career
AMERICAN IDOL - "715 (Judge's Song Contest)" - The Top 8 perform one of three songs secretly selected by Luke, Katy and Lionel, who are each competing for most songs chosen. America votes live for the Top 6, and the judges make a save for the Top 7; plus, a special tribute to Idol alum Mandisa. MONDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: Loretta Lynn performs during the 16th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference at Ascend Amphitheater on September 19, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.
American Idol contestant Emmy Russell honors late grandmother Loretta Lynn with 'Coal Miner's Daughter' cover
"American Idol" Season 5 -Top 20 Finalist, Mandisa Hundley, 29, of Antioch, Tennessee
American Idol pays tribute to Mandisa with performance from past contestants: 'Our loss is heaven's gain'
Country music icon Shania Twain mentors the Top 10 who perform songs from their birth years, all vying for a spot in the Top 8 as America votes live. 2011 winner and bestselling superstar Scotty McCreery performs. 2020 winner Just Sam also performs. SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell makes American Idol Top 8 with Blink-182 song
(Shania Twain Mentors the Top 10 on Songs From Their Year of Birth)" - Country music icon Shania Twain mentors the Top 10 who perform songs from their birth years, all vying for a spot in the Top 8 as America votes live. 2011 winner and bestselling superstar Scotty McCreery performs. 2020 winner Just Sam also performs. SUNDAY, APRIL 28
American Idol winner Just Sam returns to the stage after singing in NYC subways to make ends meet
Cher,-Ozzy-Osbourne,-and-Mary-J-Blige nominated for hall of fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige, more
DAVID ARCHULETA on AMERICAN IDOL MONDAY, APRIL 22 2024
David Archuleta returns to American Idol with emotional new song about coming out
EMMY RUSSELL on AMERICAN IDOL - "710 (Top 20)" - The Top 20 Idol hopefuls perform a song of their choice to capture America's vote once more as the results from the Top 24 vote are revealed
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell sings Bonnie Raitt classic on American Idol
Mandisa attends the premiere of Overcomer at The Woodruff Arts Center & Symphony Hall on August 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mandisa, American Idol star and Grammy-winning Christian singer, dies at 47
Katy Perry wardrobe malfunction on American Idol
Katy Perry covers up with pillow after wardrobe malfunction on American Idol: 'My top broke'
AMERICAN IDOL RYAN SEACREST, Emmy Russell: Stunning Original Song "Want You" - American Idol 2024
Luke Bryan hugs teary Ryan Seacrest after Loretta Lynn's granddaughter's moving American Idol performance
VANNA WHITE on WHEEL OF FORTUNE, RYAN SEACREST on AMERICAN IDOL
Vanna White cohosts American Idol with future Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest
Juan Pablo's Daughter Camila Galavis Performs "Rabia" by Joaquina on American Idol 2024
The Bachelor's Juan Pablo Galavis' daughter auditions for American Idol
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe
Paula Abdul calls Nigel Lythgoe's response to her sexual assault allegations 'classic victim shaming'
AMERICAN IDOL KATY PERRY
American Idol contestant auditions with 'I Kissed a Girl' — but did Katy Perry like it?
AMERICAN IDOL episode 703 LIONEL RICHIE, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN
Here's why Luke Bryan had an IV during Sunday's American Idol
EMMY RUSSELL on AMERICAN IDOL, Loretta Lynn performs during the 2011 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 11, 2011 in Manchester, Tennessee.
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter wows judges in American Idol audition
KATY PERRY, LIONEL RICHIE
Lionel Richie weighs in on Katy Perry's American Idol exit: 'My phone blew up'
THE SIMPLE LIFE, WHO WANTS TO MARRY A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE, Mr. PERSONALITY
Mike Darnell: Confessions of a reality TV genius
Bobby Bones speaks onstage during the 2021 iHeartCountry Festival Presented By Capital One at The Frank Erwin Center on October 30, 2021 in Austin, Texas, Beyoncé attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Former American Idol mentor Bobby Bones schools Beyoncé’s critics on country music history, crossovers
KATY PERRY
Katy Perry leaving American Idol as judge, teases new album: 'I've been in the studio'
Fantasia Barrino performs on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards; Fantasia Barrino American Idol audition for Season 3
Fantasia Barrino auditioned for American Idol with same song she sang for Grammys Tina Turner tribute
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe for a story about her accusing him of sexual assault
Paula Abdul sues American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault
Fantasia Barrino Taylor & Kelly Clarkson
Fantasia Barrino and Kelly Clarkson hate rewatching themselves on American Idol
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino recall being on American Idol together 20 years ago
Paula Abdul; Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Barrino and Paula Abdul have American Idol reunion at premiere of The Color Purple
Katy Perry and Luke Bryan on 'American Idol'
Luke Bryan defends Katy Perry amid American Idol criticism: 'We're doing the best we can'
AMERICAN IDOL - "301 (Auditions)" - "American Idol" returns to ABC for season three on SUNDAY, FEB. 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), streaming and on demand, after dominating and claiming the position as Sunday's No. 1 most social show in 2019. Returning this season to discover the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as Emmy®-winning producer Ryan Seacrest as host. Famed multimedia personality Bobby Bones will return to his role as in-house mentor. (Eric Liebowitz/ABC via Getty Images) JUST SAM
American Idol champ Just Sam explains return to subway busking after winning show
KATY PERRY
American Idol finalist defends Katy Perry against bullying claims
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American Idol alums Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard share the finale stage once again, 20 years later
COLIN STOUGH, MEGAN DANIELLE, IAM TONGI
Here's who won American Idol season 21
Alanis Morissette, Ed Sheeran
Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran to guest-judge American Idol during coronation absences
AMERICAN IDOL 518 (Top 5) The Top 5 Idol hopefuls travel to The Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas, to be mentored by eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country music superstar and 2005 American Idol winner Carrie Underwood from Resorts World Theatre, home of her ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency. Each contestant will perform two songs, leaving it all on the stage in hopes of earning Americas vote and landing a spot in the Grand Finale. GRAMMY and Academy Award®-winning singer-songwriter and producer Finneas will also perform his new single Naked. American Idol airs LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 15 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-8:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC.(Eric McCandless via Getty Images) KATY PERRY
Katy Perry gets booed on American Idol for telling contestant to go easy on the glitter
Beckett Rex
Actor Malcolm McDowell's son Beckett Rex drops out of American Idol: 'It was my choice'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhx8-rj8NQA 407,619 views Apr 9, 2023 How can you not go NUTS for Nutsa after this "Proud Mary" Showstopper KNOCKOUT?! Nutsa is so proud to represent her home country of Georgia on what she calls this "life-changing" American Idol journey. In an interview Nutsa reflects on how upset she was after Katy told her "More grace" during her rocky Duets Round. See more of American Idol 2023 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Like American Idol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol Follow American Idol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanidol Follow American Idol on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanidol/ AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2023 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 21st season.
American Idol contestant tearfully apologizes to Katy Perry after rough duet round
AMERICAN IDOL 605 (Auditions) - With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts. SUNDAY, MARCH 26 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images) KAYA STEWART, DAVE STEWART
Eurythmics star Dave Stewart's daughter Kaya quits American Idol after illness
Sara Beth Liebe on 'American Idol'
American Idol contestant shockingly quits show from stage: 'I'm sure that when I get home, I'll regret it'
Eurythmics member Dave Stewart, daughter Kaya, and Katy Perry on 'American Idol'
Watch Eurythmics member Dave Stewart play guitar for daughter's emotional American Idol audition
Paula Abdul on Why Jennifer Hudson Didn’t Need to Win ‘American Idol’
Paula Abdul says people still confront her about Jennifer Hudson's American Idol elimination
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Watch Katy Perry break down during school shooting survivor's American Idol audition
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie celebrate 21 years of 'American Idol'
Watch the opening of the American Idol season 21 premiere
Kelly Clarkson, Simon Cowell
Kelly Clarkson recalls icing out Simon Cowell during American Idol: 'I didn't want you getting in my head'
Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson, and Paula Abdul on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Kelly Clarkson's Walk of Fame induction was an American Idol reunion
Simon Cowell Addresses Jennifer Hudson’s ‘American Idol’ Elimination
Simon Cowell and Jennifer Hudson unpack her American Idol elimination on singer's new talk show 
Jennifer Hudson and Simon Cowell
Jennifer Hudson's first talk show guest will be Simon Cowell
AMERICAN IDOL 6, Sanjaya Malakar
American Idol star Sanjaya Malakar comes out as bisexual, hits back at Simon Cowell: 'F--- you'
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Katy Perry falls out of her chair on American Idol while dressed as the Little Mermaid
Singer/songwriter Laine Hardy performs at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on July 14, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.
American Idol winner Laine Hardy arrested after listening device found in his ex-girlfriend's dorm room
KENEDI ANDERSON
American Idol frontrunner Kenedi Anderson suddenly drops out over 'personal reasons'
KELSIE DOLIN
Watch American Idol contestant get a standing ovation after overcoming stage fright
GRACE FRANKLIN AMERICAN IDOL
American Idol judges get into emotional debate after Aretha Franklin's granddaughter auditions
Luke Bryan Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom regularly sends video messages to Luke Bryan: We're 'slowly falling in love'
Bobby Bones
American Idol mentor Bobby Bones says he won't return for the show's upcoming 20th season
David Archuleta
David Archuleta asked God to 'take these feelings away' before coming out
American Idol Arthur Gunn Graham DeFranco
How American Idol kept the finale moving after a performer bowed out unexpectedly