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  'American Idol' cuts Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley and decides Top 3 finalists

  
  American Idol determined its Top 3 finale contenders after eliminating Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley during the Season 23 performance show that aired Monday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol' cuts Josh King and decides Top 7 finalists after judges save Mattie Pruitt

  
  American Idol eliminated Josh King after the judges chose to save Mattie Pruitt during the Season 23 episode, which also featured the Top 8 finalists performing live and aired Monday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol' cuts Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan and decides Top 8 finalists

  
  American Idol eliminated Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan, which determined the competition's Top 8 finalists during the Season 23 episode that aired Sunday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol' cuts Che and Filo and decides Top 10 finalists

  
  American Idol eliminated Che and Filo, which determined the competition's Top 10 finalists during the Season 23 episode that aired Monday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol' cuts Desmond Roberts and Amanda Barise and decides Top 12 finalists

  
  American Idol eliminated Desmond Roberts and Amanda Barise, determining the competition's Top 12 contestants during the Season 23 episode that aired Sunday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol' determines Top 14 contestants and eliminates six hopefuls

  
  American Idol determined it's Top 14 contestants and eliminated six hopefuls, including Backstreet Boys' member Brian Littrell's son Baylee Littrell, during the Season 23 episode that aired Monday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol' alum Caleb Kennedy sentenced to prison after fatal DUI car crash

  
  American Idol alum Caleb Kennedy has been sentenced to prison after a fatal DUI car crash.
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  Carrie Underwood officially announced new 'American Idol' judge replacing Katy Perry

  
  Carrie Underwood is coming home! The country icon has officially been announced as American Idol's third judge for the show's upcoming 2025 season.
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  Carrie Underwood reportedly joining 'American Idol' as judge, replacing Katy Perry

  
  American Idol is reportedly bringing in a country music superstar, Carrie Underwood, to replace Katy Perry on the judging panel next season.
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  'American Idol' judge Luke Bryan reacts to Meghan Trainor wanting to replace Katy Perry as judge

  
  American Idol judge Luke Bryan has reacted to pop singer Meghan Trainor wanting to replace Katy Perry on the show's judging panel for Season 23.
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  'American Idol' alum Mandisa's cause of death revealed

  
  American Idol alum Mandisa's cause of death has been revealed.
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  Katy Perry talks possible 'American Idol' return, hopes for her replacement as judge

  
  Katy Perry, who decided to leave American Idol after Season 22, has dished about the possibility of returning to the show as a judge as well as her hopes for her replacement on the panel.
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  'American Idol' crowns Abi Carter winner over Will Moseley in Season 22 finale

  
  American Idol crowned Abi Carter its Season 22 champion for 2024 during the special three-hour live finale episode that aired Sunday night on ABC.

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