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  Simon Cowell apologizes for "being a dick" on 'American Idol' for years

  December 2, 2025
  Simon Cowell has apologized for being a caustic judge and also admitted he went "too far" with his insults during his early days on American Idol.
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  'The Golden Bachelor': Mel Owens gives Gerri his First Impression Rose, has a solo date with Cheryl, and cuts 10 women

  September 25, 2025
  The Golden Bachelor featured Mel Owens giving his First Impression Rose to Gerri, making an emotional and physical connection with Cheryl, and eliminating a whopping 10 women during the Season 2 premiere that aired Wednesday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol' judge Katy Perry says Season 22 will likely be her last season

  February 13, 2024
  American Idol judge Katy Perry has announced that Season 22 will "probably" be her last after serving as a judge on seven seasons of the reality singing competition.
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  Nigel Lythgoe exits 'So You Think You Can Dance' judging panel amid sexual assault lawsuits

  January 9, 2024
  Nigel Lythgoe has stepped down as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance after being slapped with two sexual assault lawsuits, one of which was filed by former American Idol judge Paula Abdul.
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  'Dancing with the Stars' eliminates Lele Pons and pro Brandon Armstrong on "Music Video Night"

  November 8, 2023
  Dancing with the Stars eliminated Lele Pons and her professional partner Brandon Armstrong after eight couples performed in two rounds of competition for "Music Video Night" during the Season 32 episode that aired Tuesday night on ABC.
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  'American Idol's original judges reunite for Kelly Clarkson's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

  September 20, 2022
  American Idol's original hosts reunited on Monday as Kelly Clarkson, the show's first winner, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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  'So You Think You Can Dance' adding Leah Remini as Season 17 judge replacing Matthew Morrison

  June 10, 2022
  So You Think You Can Dance is adding Leah Remini as a replacement for Matthew Morrison to the judging panel of its upcoming live shows.
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  Matthew Morrison speaks out after 'So You Think You Can Dance' firing, claims allegations are "blatantly untrue"

  June 3, 2022
  Matthew Morrison has allegedly revealed the private message he sent a So You Think You Can Dance contestant that got him fired, claiming allegations he was "flirty" and "inappropriate" are "blatantly untrue."
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  'So You Think You Can Dance' judge Matthew Morrison was reportedly fired for "inappropriate relationship" with contestant

  June 1, 2022
  So You Think You Can Dance reportedly fired Matthew Morrison as a judge for inappropriate behind-the-scenes behavior involving a Season 17 contestant.
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  'American Idol' judge Luke Bryan's wife addresses rumors Wyatt Pike quit after fighting with Luke

  April 20, 2021
  American Idol judge Luke Bryan's wife Caroline Boyer has shut down rumors Wyatt Pike mysteriously left the competition last week after getting into a physical fight with Luke.

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