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American Idol crowned Hannah Harper its Season 24 champion over runner-up Jordan McCullough during the epic season finale that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-crowns-hannah-harper-season-24-winner-over-jordan-mccullough-36097.php rtvw-news-american-idol-crowns-hannah-harper-season-24-winner-over-jordan-mccullough-36097 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:29:52 -0400

American Idol determined its Top 5 finalists after eliminating Brooks Rosser and Daniel Stallworth during the "Taylor Swift Night" episode that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-determines-top-5-finalists-as-brooks-rosser-and-daniel-stallworth-are-eliminated-36071.php rtvw-news-american-idol-determines-top-5-finalists-as-brooks-rosser-and-daniel-stallworth-are-eliminated-36071 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:44:27 -0400

American Idol determined its Top 7 finalists after eliminating Kyndal Inskeep and Lucas Leon during the "Disney Night" episode that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-determines-top-7-as-kyndal-inskeep-and-lucas-leon-are-eliminated-36051.php rtvw-news-american-idol-determines-top-7-as-kyndal-inskeep-and-lucas-leon-are-eliminated-36051 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:16:48 -0400

American Idol determined its Top 9 finalists after eliminating Rae Boyd and Philmon Lee during the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" episode that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-determines-top-9-finalists-as-rae-boyd-and-philmon-lee-are-eliminated-36029.php rtvw-news-american-idol-determines-top-9-finalists-as-rae-boyd-and-philmon-lee-are-eliminated-36029 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:36:50 -0400

American Idol determined the Top 11 finalists via two rounds of elimination results during the Season 24 episode that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-determines-top-11-finalists-via-two-rounds-of-results-36014.php rtvw-news-american-idol-determines-top-11-finalists-via-two-rounds-of-results-36014 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:49:27 -0400

American Idol has delayed results and pushed back the next two eliminations after a historic voting surge. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-shocker-top-14-eliminations-halted-by-unprecedented-voting-glitch-35998.php rtvw-news-american-idol-shocker-top-14-eliminations-halted-by-unprecedented-voting-glitch-35998 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:25:05 -0400

American Idol narrowed its Top 30 contestants down to only 20 hopefuls during the show's new "Ohana Round" that aired during the Season 24 episode Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-determines-season-24-top-20-contestants-in-new-ohana-round--35935.php rtvw-news-american-idol-determines-season-24-top-20-contestants-in-new-ohana-round--35935 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:16:46 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/simon-cowell-apologizes-for-being-dick-on-american-idol-for-years-35621.php rtvw-news-simon-cowell-apologizes-for-being-dick-on-american-idol-for-years-35621 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:28:50 -0500

American Idol's Season 24 premiere date has been formally announced by ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-season-24-premiere-announced-by-abc-35547.php rtvw-news-american-idol-season-24-premiere-announced-by-abc-35547 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:55:47 -0400

American Idol crowned Jamal Roberts its Season 23 champion over runner-up John Foster during the three-hour finale broadcast that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-crowns-jamal-roberts-its-season-23-winner-over-john-foster-34996.php rtvw-news-american-idol-crowns-jamal-roberts-its-season-23-winner-over-john-foster-34996 Mon, 19 May 2025 15:11:10 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-cuts-thunderstorm-artis-and-slater-nalley-and-decides-top-3-finalists-34978.php rtvw-news-american-idol-cuts-thunderstorm-artis-and-slater-nalley-and-decides-top-3-finalists-34978 Tue, 13 May 2025 18:17:46 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-cuts-josh-king-and-decides-top-7-finalists-after-judges-save-mattie-pruitt-34958.php rtvw-news-american-idol-cuts-josh-king-and-decides-top-7-finalists-after-judges-save-mattie-pruitt-34958 Tue, 06 May 2025 16:23:54 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-cuts-canaan-james-hill-and-kolbi-jordan-and-decides-top-8-finalists-34955.php rtvw-news-american-idol-cuts-canaan-james-hill-and-kolbi-jordan-and-decides-top-8-finalists-34955 Mon, 05 May 2025 16:25:54 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-cuts-che-and-filo-and-decides-top-10-finalists-34935.php rtvw-news-american-idol-cuts-che-and-filo-and-decides-top-10-finalists-34935 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:51:13 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-cuts-desmond-roberts-and-amanda-barise-and-decides-top-12-finalists-34930.php rtvw-news-american-idol-cuts-desmond-roberts-and-amanda-barise-and-decides-top-12-finalists-34930 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:27:08 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-determines-top-14-contestants-and-eliminates-six-hopefuls-34911.php rtvw-news-american-idol-determines-top-14-contestants-and-eliminates-six-hopefuls-34911 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:42:13 -0400

American Idol alum Caleb Kennedy has been sentenced to prison after a fatal DUI car crash. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-alum-caleb-kennedy-sentenced-prison-after-fatal-dui-car-crash-34441.php rtvw-news-american-idol-alum-caleb-kennedy-sentenced-prison-after-fatal-dui-car-crash-34441 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:11:55 -0500

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/carrie-underwood-officially-announced-new-american-idol-judge-replacing-katy-perry-34055.php rtvw-news-carrie-underwood-officially-announced-new-american-idol-judge-replacing-katy-perry-34055 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:20:19 -0400

American Idol is reportedly bringing in a country music superstar, Carrie Underwood, to replace Katy Perry on the judging panel next season. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/carrie-underwood-reportedly-joining-american-idol-as-judge-replacing-katy-perry-34053.php rtvw-news-carrie-underwood-reportedly-joining-american-idol-as-judge-replacing-katy-perry-34053 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:58:05 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-judge-luke-bryan-reacts-meghan-trainor-wanting-replace-katy-perry-as-judge-33881.php rtvw-news-american-idol-judge-luke-bryan-reacts-meghan-trainor-wanting-replace-katy-perry-as-judge-33881 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:51:39 -0400

American Idol alum Mandisa's cause of death has been revealed. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-alum-mandisa-cause-of-death-revealed-33861.php rtvw-news-american-idol-alum-mandisa-cause-of-death-revealed-33861 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:49:10 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/katy-perry-talks-possible-american-idol-return-hopes-for-her-replacement-as-judge-33816.php rtvw-news-katy-perry-talks-possible-american-idol-return-hopes-for-her-replacement-as-judge-33816 Wed, 22 May 2024 16:55:53 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-crowns-abi-carter-winner-over-will-moseley-in-season-22-finale-33804.php rtvw-news-american-idol-crowns-abi-carter-winner-over-will-moseley-in-season-22-finale-33804 Mon, 20 May 2024 11:46:22 -0400

American Idol eliminated Julia Gagnon and McKenna Faith Breinholt on "Adele Night," which determined the Top 5 contestants for Season 22 during Sunday night's episode on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-eliminates-julia-gagnon-and-mckenna-faith-breinholt-on-adele-night-33769.php rtvw-news-american-idol-eliminates-julia-gagnon-and-mckenna-faith-breinholt-on-adele-night-33769 Mon, 06 May 2024 12:28:05 -0400

American Idol eliminated Kaibrienne and determined the Top 7 contestants after judge Katy Perry chose to save McKenna Faith Breinholt during the Season 22 episode that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-cuts-kaibrienne-after-katy-perry-saves-mckenna-faith-breinholt-33750.php rtvw-news-american-idol-cuts-kaibrienne-after-katy-perry-saves-mckenna-faith-breinholt-33750 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:26:47 -0400

American Idol eliminated Kayko and Mia Matthews, which determined the Top 8 contestants for Season 22 during the two-hour episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-recap-top-8-announced-eliminating-kayko-and-mia-matthews-33746.php rtvw-news-american-idol-recap-top-8-announced-eliminating-kayko-and-mia-matthews-33746 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:18:22 -0400

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and his girlfriend of three years, Aubrey Paige Petcosky, have called it quits on their relationship. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-host-ryan-seacrest-and-aubrey-paige-split-up-after-three-years-together-33731.php rtvw-news-american-idol-host-ryan-seacrest-and-aubrey-paige-split-up-after-three-years-together-33731 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:34:26 -0400

American Idol eliminated Jayna Elise and Roman Collins on "Billboard No. 1 hits" night, which determined the Top 10 contestants for Season 22 during the two-hour episode that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-recap-top-10-announced-eliminating-jayna-elise-and-roman-collins-33725.php rtvw-news-american-idol-recap-top-10-announced-eliminating-jayna-elise-and-roman-collins-33725 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:07:44 -0400

American Idol alum Mandisa has passed away at age 47. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-alum-mandisa-dead-at-age-47-33721.php rtvw-news-american-idol-alum-mandisa-dead-at-age-47-33721 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:13:22 -0400

American Idol eliminated Jordan Anthony and Nya, which determined the Top 12 contestants for Season 22 during the two-hour episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-determines-top-12-contestants-eliminating-nya-and-jordan-anthony--33719.php rtvw-news-american-idol-determines-top-12-contestants-eliminating-nya-and-jordan-anthony--33719 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:26:25 -0400

American Idol has revealed its Top 14 contestants after eliminating six hopefuls from the Season 22 competition during Monday night's episode on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-unveils-top-14-contestants-including-four-judges-picks-33702.php rtvw-news-american-idol-unveils-top-14-contestants-including-four-judges-picks-33702 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:22:41 -0400

American Idol eliminated Blake Proehl, Elleigh Marie, Haley Mia, and KBlocks, which determined the show's Top 20 contestants for Season 22 during the three-hour episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-announces-top-20-contestants-eliminating-four-hopefuls-33695.php rtvw-news-american-idol-announces-top-20-contestants-eliminating-four-hopefuls-33695 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:21:16 -0400

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. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-judge-katy-perry-says-season-22-will-likely-be-her-last-season-33471.php rtvw-news-american-idol-judge-katy-perry-says-season-22-will-likely-be-her-last-season-33471 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:08:12 -0500

]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kelly-clarkson-reveals-she-never-wanted-marry-ex-husband-brandon-blackstock-33362.php rtvw-news-kelly-clarkson-reveals-she-never-wanted-marry-ex-husband-brandon-blackstock-33362 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:15:42 -0500

Katharine McPhee is exiting her tour with her husband, David Foster, due to a "horrible" family tragedy.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/katharine-mcphee-leaves-david-foster-tour-after-horrible-family-tragedy-1073799.php rtvw-news-katharine-mcphee-leaves-david-foster-tour-after-horrible-family-tragedy-1073799 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:31:20 -0400

Ryan Seacrest has signed on to be Pat Sajak's replacement on Wheel of Fortune. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ryan-seacrest-named-new-wheel-of-fortune-host-replacing-pat-sajak--32679.php rtvw-news-ryan-seacrest-named-new-wheel-of-fortune-host-replacing-pat-sajak--32679 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:18:56 -0400

American Idol judge Luke Bryan has defended Katy Perry against backlash from fans for how she treated the show's Season 21 contestants. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-judge-luke-bryan-defends-katy-perry-amid-harsh-fan-criticism-32623.php rtvw-news-american-idol-judge-luke-bryan-defends-katy-perry-amid-harsh-fan-criticism-32623 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:05:19 -0400

Former American Idol winner Samantha "Just Sam" Diaz is apparently the latest evidence winning a reality singing competition doesn't mean fame and fortune will naturally follow. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-season-18-winner-just-sam-returns-singing-on-nyc-subways-i-had-no-help-32572.php rtvw-news-american-idol-season-18-winner-just-sam-returns-singing-on-nyc-subways-i-had-no-help-32572 Sat, 27 May 2023 22:17:22 -0400

American Idol crowned Iam Tongi its Season 21 champion during the live finale broadcast that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-crowns-iam-tongi-season-21-winner-over-runner-up-megan-danielle-32548.php rtvw-news-american-idol-crowns-iam-tongi-season-21-winner-over-runner-up-megan-danielle-32548 Mon, 22 May 2023 12:02:21 -0400

American Idol determined its Top 3 finalists and eliminated We Ani and Zachariah Smith during the Season 21 performance episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-decides-top-3-finalists-eliminating-we-ani-and-zachariah-smith-32522.php rtvw-news-american-idol-decides-top-3-finalists-eliminating-we-ani-and-zachariah-smith-32522 Mon, 15 May 2023 13:49:40 -0400

American Idol determined its Top 5 finalists and eliminated Haven Madison, Oliver Steele, and Warren Peay during the Season 21 performance episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-5-finalists-eliminating-haven-madison-oliver-steele-and-warren-peay-32495.php rtvw-news-american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-5-finalists-eliminating-haven-madison-oliver-steele-and-warren-peay-32495 Mon, 08 May 2023 12:40:19 -0400

American Idol has announced pop icons Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran will be serving as guest judges, filling in for regular judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, next week. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ed-sheeran-and-alanis-morissette-fill-in-for-katy-perry-and-lionel-richie-as-american-idol-guest-judges-32477.php rtvw-news-ed-sheeran-and-alanis-morissette-fill-in-for-katy-perry-and-lionel-richie-as-american-idol-guest-judges-32477 Tue, 02 May 2023 19:59:47 -0400

American Idol determined its Top 8 finalists and eliminated Marybeth Byrd and Tyson Venegas during the Season 21 performance episode that aired Monday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-8-finalists-eliminating-marybeth-byrd-and-tyson-venegas-32474.php rtvw-news-american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-8-finalists-eliminating-marybeth-byrd-and-tyson-venegas-32474 Tue, 02 May 2023 11:24:54 -0400

American Idol determined its Top 10 finalists and eliminated Lucy Love and Nutsa during the Season 21 performance episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-10-finalists-as-lucy-love-and-nutsa-are-eliminated-32470.php rtvw-news-american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-10-finalists-as-lucy-love-and-nutsa-are-eliminated-32470 Mon, 01 May 2023 12:16:48 -0400

American Idol has revealed its Top 12 contestants after eliminating eight hopefuls from the Season 21 competition during Monday night's episode on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-12-finalists-as-eight-hopefuls-are-eliminated-32455.php rtvw-news-american-idol-reveals-season-21-top-12-finalists-as-eight-hopefuls-are-eliminated-32455 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:41:26 -0400

American Idol eliminated six hopefuls and revealed its Top 20 contestants for Season 21 during Sunday night's broadcast on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-cuts-six-hopefuls-and-reveals-season-21-top-20-singers-32449.php rtvw-news-american-idol-cuts-six-hopefuls-and-reveals-season-21-top-20-singers-32449 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:26:22 -0400

American Idol unveiled the rest of the Top 24 contestants during Part 2 of the Showstoppers: The Final Judgment round -- but in a plot twist, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie expanded it to a Top 26 due to an abundance of talent competing on Season 21. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-reveals-remaining-semifinalists-and-expands-season-21-top-26-32409.php rtvw-news-american-idol-reveals-remaining-semifinalists-and-expands-season-21-top-26-32409 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:57:37 -0400

American Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie advanced 11 singers to Season 21's Top 24 during Part 1 of the series' Showstoppers: The Final Judgment round that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-reveals-half-of-season-21-top-24-singers-32404.php rtvw-news-american-idol-reveals-half-of-season-21-top-24-singers-32404 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:09:04 -0400

American Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have awarded their final Platinum Ticket of Season 21 to Cam Amen during the last auditions episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-judges-award-soul-singer-cam-amen-final-platinum-ticket-of-season-21-32356.php rtvw-news-american-idol-judges-award-soul-singer-cam-amen-final-platinum-ticket-of-season-21-32356 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:06:01 -0400

American Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie handed out their second Platinum Ticket to Kaylin Hedges during the Season 21 auditions episode that aired Sunday night on ABC. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-judges-award-platinum-ticket-kaylin-hedges-after-nashville-audition-32241.php rtvw-news-american-idol-judges-award-platinum-ticket-kaylin-hedges-after-nashville-audition-32241 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:53:03 -0500