Oh boy…the American Idol family is getting bigger! The world was first introduced to singer Phillip Phillips during Season 11 of American Idol. He wowed the judges with his renditions of “Superstition” and “Thriller.” He went on to be the only contestant that year to never be in jeopardy, and was named the season’s champion
On Monday (May 13), American Idol confirmed they were coming back for a third season on Twitter. “We’re singing with excitement! American Idol is coming back for a third season on ABC!” they wrote. We’re singing with excitement! #AmericanIdol is coming back for a third season on ABC! 🎉🎤 pic.twitter.com/cClYDcfNU0 — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 13,
In the 17 seasons that American Idol has been on the air, we’ve seen the judges display every reaction under the sun. Shock, surprise, tears, disgust…we’ve seen it all. But, one American Idol contestant on Sunday night threw judge Luke Bryan off his game, and it had nothing to do with her voice. Memorable Auditions
In what was arguably one of the most emotional American Idol auditions in the show’s history, Nick Townsend shared his heartfelt story of unimaginable loss and brought the judges (and the rest of America) to tears. The 25-year-old Tekamah, Nebraska, native stood before Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan during Monday night’s
When Gabby Barrett first graced the American Idol screen, she wasn’t shy about her love for Season 4 champion Carrie Underwood. “This is the biggest thing,” she told the judges during her audition. “American Idol has always been the golden show. It’s what was on TV growing up. Carrie Underwood’s my idol. I love her…she’s
While on a media tour following her American Idol victory, the show’s most recent winner Maddie Poppe told host Ryan Seacrest that she was accidentally tipped off that she had won before the announcement was made on television. During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Poppe admitted to Seacrest that she saw her
Shortly after being named the newest champion of ABC’s reboot of American Idol, Maddie Poppe confirmed she was in a relationship with fellow contestant Caleb Lee Hutchinson – who ended the season as the runner-up. MY GIRLFRIEND WON AMERICAN IDOL!!! No one deserved it more than you babe. I am honored to know you
Hot on the heels of being crowned the American Idol champion, Maddie Poppe flew all night from Los Angeles to New York to appear on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Ryan. Seeing her on Live was especially fun because co-host Ryan Seacrest was with her throughout her Idol journey, so it was almost
After thousands of auditions, weeks of performances and brutal eliminations, the first season of the American Idol reboot has come to an end. Three hopefuls made it through to Monday night’s grand finale, but only took home the coveted title from the show that has launched some of music’s most successful careers, such as Carrie
Gabby Barrett. Remember her name, y’all! You may recall her American Idol audition in which she struggled to find her own voice, instead “becoming” Carrie Underwood while singing the former Idol champ’s hits. But, with some encouragement from judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, the 18-year old has not only found her voice
Idol Says Farewell In 2016…Then Returns Long ago, American Idol was king when it came to singing competition series. But as it grew older, love for the show diminished. As a result, the show made the decision to end its run after a total of 15 seasons. Even though its final season was heavily promoted as being its “farewell,”
Two days ago, American Idol champ Trent Harmon shared heartbreaking news with his fans on social media. Harmon, who won the 15th season of Idol, revealed that his cousin, Nancy, had been shot and killed. According to a GoFundMe page set up by the family, Nancy was a Nursing Administrator and “was targeted, shot, and