American Idol

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 04: Ian Ziering attends the 2022 iHeartRadio Wango Tango at Dignity Health Sports Park on June 04, 2022 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Ian Ziering Was Asked If He'd 'Consider' Hosting Reality Show That Became 'American Idol'

Jordin Sparks at the 2023 MusiCares Persons Of The Year Gala held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 3, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Jordin Sparks Says She Feels 'Empowered' by Husband Dana Isaiah and 'Inspired' by Whitney Houston

KATY PERRY, American Idol

Katy Perry Recalls Hilarious 21st Birthday to Celebrate 'American Idol' Hitting Same Milestone

OLIVIA SOLI

Watch Katy Perry's Eye-Popping Reaction to an 'Idol' Contestant's Take on Lionel Richie's 'Hello'

Benson Boone

Benson Boone Says His Debut Album — Which He Confirms Is Coming — Is the Start of a 'New Era'

Katy Perry Breaks down During school shooting survivor's audition on idol

Katy Perry Breaks Down, Calls for Gun Control as School Shooting Survivor Auditions for 'American Idol'

Taylor Hicks

'American Idol' Alum Taylor Hicks Explains His Years-Long Break from Music: 'Quality Over Quantity'

Katy Perry

'American Idol' Contestant Says He's 'Traumatized' from Katy Perry Arguing Against His Song Choice

Katy Perry Falls Out of Her Chair During American Idol Live Show — While Dressed as The Little Mermaid

Katy Perry Falls Out of Her Chair on 'American Idol' While Dressed as the Little Mermaid – Watch

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 05: Gabby Barrett attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage,)

Gabby Barrett Reveals She's Pregnant with Second Baby on Mother's Day: 'My Son'

Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert Says the Music Industry Has Made 'So Much Progress' with LGBTQ Artists Over the Years

Taylor Swift; Katy Perry

Katy Perry Suggests Musical Collaboration with Taylor Swift: 'Can You Imagine?'

Wyatt Pike

Wyatt Pike Speaks Out After Exiting 'American Idol' Competition

AMERICAN IDOL – “601 (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, FEB. 19 (8:00-10:00 p.m.), on ABC

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan Tear Up at 'Idol' Contestant's Tribute to Willie Spence

Lauren Daigle Surprises American Idol Contestant During Audition

Lauren Daigle Surprises 'American Idol' Contestant Auditioning for Show with Her Hit 'You Say'

Ryan Seacrest is seen outside ABC Studios

Ryan Seacrest Is 'Excited About the Next Chapter' After 'Live' — Find Out What New Plans He's Cooking Up

Ryan Seacrest Helps American Idol Super Fans Pull Off a Sex Reveal During Filming

Ryan Seacrest Helps 'American Idol' Super Fans Pull Off Sex Reveal During Filming in Hawaii: Watch

Katharine McPhee and Jennifer Hudson

Katharine McPhee and Jennifer Hudson Worried 'Smash' Duet Was a 'Terrible Song' — but 'We Had a Little Fun'

Season 20 of American Idol concludes in epic fashion with the Top 3 each hitting the Idol stage in hopes of securing Americas vote, including one round dedicated to The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. In the end, one winner will be crowned the next American Idol. In addition to the finalists, there will be showstopping performances by superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as superstars James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt, Thomas Rhett, Tai Verdes and more. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts American Idol, LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-9:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC.

'American Idol''s Key Art Leans Into Las Vegas Theme as the Show Turns 21 — Take a Look!

Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert Says Homophobic Backlash Post-'American Idol' Inspired Him to 'Be as Gay' as Possible

Contestant C.J. Harris is seen backstage before FOX's "American Idol" Season 13 Men Perform Live Show on February 19, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

'American Idol' Alum C.J. Harris' Cause of Death Revealed as Heart Attack

AMERICAN IDOL XIII: Semi-Finalist: C.J. Harris, 23. Jasper, AL

American Idol Contestants Who Have Died

C.J. Harris

A Look Back at the Late C.J. Harris' Season 13 'American Idol' Audition

AMERICAN IDOL XIII: Semi-Finalist: C.J. Harris, 23. Jasper, AL

'American Idol' Alum C.J. Harris Dead at 31

Simon Cowell attends "America's Got Talent" Season 16 at Dolby Theatre on August 31, 2021 in Hollywood, California.

Simon Cowell Was Once Offered His Own Talk Show — But He Backed Out: 'Literally Couldn't Do' It

Scotty McCreery nursery photos

Scotty McCreery Caps Off a Banner Year with His New Baby Boy: 'Instant, Unconditional Love'

Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard Reunion Tour

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard Announce 20th Anniversary Tour During Christmas Duet on 'The View'

Luke Bryan Says He and His Son Gave Katy Perry a 'Country Education' About Deer Pee on FaceTime Call

Luke Bryan Says He and His Son Gave Katy Perry a 'Country Education' About Deer Urine Over FaceTime

Laci Kaye

Laci Kaye Booth Begins the Next Chapter of Her Musical Journey with New Single 'Damn Good in a Dive Bar'

Happy Thanksgiving, yall!

Scotty McCreery's Son Avery Is Surrounded by Family in Sweet Photo from His First Thanksgiving

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HunterGirl Revisits the Days Before 'American Idol': 'You're Just Praying Somebody Walks In and Sees You'

Gabby Barrett baby

'American Idol' Alum Gabby Barrett and Husband Cade Foehner Welcome Second Baby, Son Augustine

David Archuleta

David Archuleta on Stepping Back from Mormon Faith After Coming Out as Queer: 'I Feel Liberated'

Watch Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson Sing Tricky Classic Opera Duet: 'This Key Is Really High!'

Watch Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson Sing Tricky Classic Opera Duet: 'This Key Is Really High!'

luky bryan, katy perry, ryan seacrest

Willie Spence's 'American Idol' Family Pays Tribute After His Death: 'If You Met Him, You Loved Him'

WILLIE SPENCE

'American Idol' Runner-Up Willie Spence Dies at 23 in Tenn. Car Accident: Reports

BRANDON ARMSTRONG, JORDIN SPARKS

Jordin Sparks Says She Previously Turned Down 'DWTS' : 'Mentally, I Wasn't in the Right Space'

dancing with the stars officail portraits

Jordin Sparks Says She Wants to Inspire Son by Doing 'DWTS' : 'My Family Really Is Everything to Me'

Kelly Clarkson, Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell Details His First Encounter with Kelly Clarkson on 'American' 'Idol' : 'Stay Away from Me'

Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Paula Abdul pose for photographers as Clarkson is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Paula Abdul Changed Her Flight to Be at Kelly Clarkson's Walk of Fame Induction — and Made it Just in Time!

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan Teases 'Crazy Shenanigans' with CMAs Co-Host Peyton Manning: 'It's Just a Special Night'

Gayle King and Jennifer Hudson on CBS Mornings

Jennifer Hudson Says She's 'Still Processing' EGOT Status: 'It Came as a Surprise'

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Shares Emotional Post on 20th Anniversary of 'Priceless' 'American Idol' Win

Jennifer Hudson attends the 27th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration at Dolby Terrace at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) ; Simon Cowell attends the "America's Got Talent" Season 17 live show at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel on August 23, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

'American Idol' Reunion! Jennifer Hudson to Welcome Simon Cowell as First Guest of Her New Talk Show

Just Sam Says 'I Seriously Need Help' as She Reveals She's in the Hospital

'American Idol' Winner Just Sam Shares She Is in the Hospital and Says 'I Seriously Need Help'

Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner attend the 54th annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 11, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee

Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner's Relationship Timeline

Sanjaya Malakar attends FOX's "American Idol" finale for the farewell season at Dolby Theatre on April 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California.

Sanjaya Malakar of 'American Idol' Fame Comes Out as Bisexual, Says He Wasn't Aware During Season 6

Grace Leer Pays Tribute to the Country Legends of Old in New Music Video for “Ones Before Me”. credit: Alex Ferrari

Grace Leer Takes Fans on a Visual Time Warp in New Music Video for Much-Loved Single 'Ones Before Me'

Season 20 of American Idol concludes in epic fashion with the Top 3 each hitting the Idol stage in hopes of securing Americas vote, including one round dedicated to The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. In the end, one winner will be crowned the next American Idol. In addition to the finalists, there will be showstopping performances by superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as superstars James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt, Thomas Rhett, Tai Verdes and more. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts American Idol, LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-9:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC.

Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Set to Return to 'American' 'Idol'

American Idol Season 13 Winner Caleb Johnson performs at the 25th National Memorial Day Concert at U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on May 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

'American' 'Idol' Winner Caleb Johnson Bemoans His Winning Single as a 'Cheesy Piece of Crap'

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 07: Musical director Ray Chew attends the FOX "American Idol" finalists party at The Grove on March 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Musician Ray Chew Says the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show Will Be a 'Journey Through Cultures and Genres'

Sidney Ashton Photography

Scotty McCreery and Wife Gabi Expecting First Baby — a Boy!: 'We Got a Little Man on the Way'

carrie underwood

Carrie Underwood Shares Diary Entry from Night She Won 'American Idol' : 'Where Does the Time Go?'

AMERICAN IDOL – “519 (Grand Finale)” – Season 20, GABBY BARRETT

Gabby Barrett Puts Baby Bump on Display During 'American Idol' Season 20 Finale

Maddie Poppe

Maddie Poppe Reflects on What Made Her Change Everything: 'I Needed to Love What I Was Putting Out'

American Idol - LUKE BRYAN, NOAH THOMPSON

Luke Bryan Says of 'American Idol' Champ Noah Thompson: 'Being a Good, Humble, Kind Person Wins'

AMERICAN IDOL 519 (Grand Finale) - NOAH THOMPSON

'American Idol' Has a New Champion! Noah Thompson Wins Season 20

wade cota

'American Idol' Favorite Wade Cota Opens Up About His 140 Lb. Weight Loss — and What It Means for His Career

Diane Warren poses at the IMDb Portrait Studio during the 15th Annual Women In Film Oscar Nominees Party at Thompson Hollywood on March 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Diane Warren Says New Song 'Finish Line' with Rita Ora Is for 'Movement': 'We Have a Long Way to Go'

CARRIE UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES RETURN TO THE ROAD WITH “THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR” Randee St. Nicholas.

Carrie Underwood Reveals Dates for The Denim & Rhinestones Tour with Special Guest Jimmie Allen

Michael Buble, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett

Carrie Underwood, Michael Bublé and Thomas Rhett to Perform on 'American Idol' Season Finale

Carrie Underwood poses backstage during the 2022 iHeartCountry Festival

Carrie Underwood Grows Emotional After Meeting Noah Thompson on 'American Idol' — Watch!

LIONEL RICHIE

Lionel Richie Says 'Idol' Builds 'Special Forces' as Contestants with COVID Appear from Hotel Room