American Idol News

American Idol News

Chris Sligh, former 'American Idol' finalist, reveals he is battling Covid-19 and pneumonia
July 8, 2020
Chris Sligh, a former American Idol finalist, has revealed he is battling coronavirus as well as a serious case of pneumonia.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest denies suffering stroke during Season 18 finale, rep says he's just stressed
May 18, 2020
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest had viewers worrying he suffered a neurological issue of some kind or a stroke at the end of the Season 18 finale, but he's assuring the world he is okay.
'American Idol' crowns Just Sam its Season 18 winner over runner-up Arthur Gunn!
May 17, 2020
American Idol crowned Just Sam its Season 18 champion over Arthur Gunn during Sunday night's two-hour finale episode on ABC.
Katy Perry bares her baby bump in 'Daisies' music video
May 15, 2020
Katy Perry is back with new music, and she's baring her baby bump.
'American Idol' reveals Top 7 contestants and cuts Grace Leer, Sophia James, Jovin Webb and Makayla Phillips -- Plus Katy Perry picks a winner!
May 11, 2020
American Idol determined its Top 7 contestants for Season 18 and featured those singers each performing two songs in the hope of landing a spot in next week's finale during Sunday night's broadcast on ABC.
'American Idol' recap: Top 11 perform as Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie save Makayla Phillips
May 4, 2020
American Idol has revealed its Top 10 contestants based on America's votes, plus one Judges' Save, who performed from 25 remote locations across the continent during Sunday night's Season 18 episode on ABC.
'American Idol' judge Katy Perry "really proud" of show's first at-home episode
April 29, 2020
American Idol judge Katy Perry says she's "really proud" of the show's first at-home episode.
'American Idol' recap: Top 20 perform from remote locations with Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie judging through videochat
April 27, 2020
American Idol featured the Top 20 contestants performing from remote locations across the United States, and even touching down in Canada, during Sunday night's Season 18 broadcast on ABC.
'American Idol' advances Grace Leer to the Top 20 over Lauren Mascitti and announces performance shows from judges' and contestants' homes
April 20, 2020
American Idol has announced home viewers voted Grace Leer into the Top 20 and performance shows will begin next week with contestants performing from their homes as the judges watch from their own amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
'American Idol' recap: Top 19 contestants announced and America to vote Grace Leer or Lauren Mascitti to the Top 20
April 6, 2020
American Idol featured judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie determining the Top 19 contestants for Season 18 by advancing 11 more hopefuls from the Top 40 after the Showcase Round during Sunday night's Season 18 broadcast on ABC.