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'American Idol' determines Top 9 finalists as Rae Boyd and Philmon Lee are eliminated
April 14, 2026
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.
'American Idol' determines Top 11 finalists via two rounds of results
April 7, 2026
American Idol determined the Top 11 finalists via two rounds of elimination results during the Season 24 episode that aired Monday night on ABC.
'American Idol' shocker: Top 14 eliminations halted by "unprecedented" voting glitch
March 31, 2026
American Idol has delayed results and pushed back the next two eliminations after a historic voting surge.
'American Idol' determines Season 24's Top 20 contestants in new "Ohana Round"
March 10, 2026
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.
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.
'Survivor 50': "Coach" Wade and Chrissy Hofbeck voted off together after "biggest" twist ever
Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence after prosecutors decline to press charges in Dakota Mortensen dispute
Adam Levine to return as 'The Voice' coach for Season 30
'Survivor' Showmance Couples: Where are they now? Who's still together? (PHOTOS)
Taylor Frankie Paul won't face charges over Dakota Mortensen's domestic assault allegations
'Survivor 50's Dee Valladares reveals where she stands with Emily Flippen now after her betrayal
'The Voice: Battle of Champions' crowns Alexia Jayy from Adam Levine's team winner
Taylor Frankie Paul speaks out after outcome of custody hearing with ex Dakota Mortensen
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