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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.
'American Idol' Season 24 premiere announced by ABC
October 31, 2025
American Idol's Season 24 premiere date has been formally announced by ABC.
'American Idol' crowns Jamal Roberts its Season 23 winner over John Foster
May 19, 2025
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.
'American Idol' cuts Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley and decides Top 3 finalists
May 13, 2025
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.
'American Idol' cuts Josh King and decides Top 7 finalists after judges save Mattie Pruitt
May 6, 2025
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.
'American Idol' cuts Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan and decides Top 8 finalists
May 5, 2025
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.
'American Idol' cuts Che and Filo and decides Top 10 finalists
April 29, 2025
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.
'American Idol' cuts Desmond Roberts and Amanda Barise and decides Top 12 finalists
April 28, 2025
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.
'American Idol' determines Top 14 contestants and eliminates six hopefuls
April 22, 2025
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.
'American Idol' alum Caleb Kennedy sentenced to prison after fatal DUI car crash
November 25, 2024
American Idol alum Caleb Kennedy has been sentenced to prison after a fatal DUI car crash.
'The Bachelor' alum Susie Evans reveals where she and Justin Glaze stand now
'Bachelor in Paradise' alum Parisa Shifteh gushes about new boyfriend after Brian Autz split
'Survivor 50's Kyle Fraser shares behind-the-scenes details on his injury and where his recovery stands now
Ashley Hebert predicts Taylor Frankie Paul will have a rocky 'The Bachelorette' ending
'Mormon Wives' star Whitney Leavitt shares where she and Jen Affleck stand now after feud rumors
'Survivor's Jenna Lewis-Dougherty blames pregame alliances for her 'Survivor 50' vote-off
'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' postpones filming after death of Mary Cosby's son
'Survivor 50' pulls Kyle Fraser from the game after serious injury
'Survivor 50' premiere: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty voted out, as Ozzy Lusth and Coach Wade reignite feud
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