A reality TV singing competition, 'American Idol' is one among the longest running singing competitions. It premiered first in 2002 and was produced by Simon Fuller. Airing continuously for 15 seasons, the show was later canceled for two years and in 2018 it returned for season 16 on ABC. With the 17th season premiering on March 3, the series features contestants from the age of 15-28 participate and compete for a chance to win the title. Joining the judging panel this year again are Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. The show is hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Starting off with the auditions, the contestants are then judged and narrowed down to the top 20. The panel of judges then critiques the contestant's performances as they advance to each round. The winner will be decided by America by voting either via their phones, internet or SMS. The winner of the season will receive a recording contract along with the title of American Idol and a grand prize also.
'American Idol' fan favorite contestant teases music with Jelly Roll and we're super excited
"Jelly himself is just a really great dude I’m fortunate enough to have built a relationship with,” the contestant revealed
Jun 23, 2025
‘American Idol’ winner reveals heartbreaking reason she’s back to singing on the subway: ‘I have to...’
‘American Idol’ Season 18 winner Samantha Diaz thought it was going to be easy after the show — until the struggle set in
Jun 22, 2025
Homeless contestant brings Jennifer Lopez to tears on 'American Idol' — and earns a golden ticket
"I want to record...," said an emotional Jennifer Lopez to a homeless 'American Idol' contestant's original song performance
Jun 21, 2025
Keith Urban left speechless as contestant’s stutter disappears in moving ‘American Idol’ audition
“You should sing all the time," said judge Keith Urban while lauding a contestant's courage and voice
Jun 21, 2025
5 months pregnant, this singer auditioned for ‘American Idol’ — and left with a Golden Ticket and a husband
"We started right off the bat talking to each other, and it ended up being an everyday thing," Haley Slaton shared.
Jun 21, 2025
This ‘Reacher’ actor once had a flirty, shirtless audition on ‘American Idol’ — and the judges loved it
Before ‘Reacher’ fame, this actor stunned on ‘American Idol’ Season 3 and we bet you didn't recognise him
Jun 21, 2025
‘American Idol’ finalist apologizes to country legend after on-stage blunder — fans rush to defend her
"Still haven't been able to...," said an American Idol contestant while apologizing for making an embarrassing mistake
Jun 21, 2025
‘American Idol’ fans call for a panel shake-up — and they want this classic trio to return
"It was so much better then. People got real critiques," a fan reacted while naming Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul as favorites.
Jun 20, 2025
‘American Idol’ judge couldn’t stop crying after this contestant's moving performance hit too close to home
"It takes a lot to overcome," said a teary-eyed Jennifer Lopez on 'American Idol'
Jun 19, 2025
This ‘American Idol’ contestant crossed the line with judges — and was silently cut from the show
"I have a bone to pick with Simon," said an 'American Idol' contestant while slamming Simon Cowell
Jun 19, 2025
Luke Bryan compared this ‘American Idol’ singer to Johnny Cash — and after hearing his story, we get it
From a violent childhood to 'American Idol' stage, Wade Cota’s voice—and story—left everyone in tears
Jun 18, 2025
Overconfident ‘American Idol’ contestant leaves judges cringing — and Simon fuming: ‘A terrible...’
'American Idol' contestant makes the judges cringe with her 'terrible' singing and even worse attitude.
Jun 17, 2025
Ezra Sosa dances with ‘American Idol’ alum — and fans are sure ‘DWTS’ season 34 just found its dream team
"As far as fantasy casting the first all-male partnership goes, that’s a very good realistic one," said a 'DWTS' fan.
Jun 17, 2025
‘American Idol’ finalist reveals people warned her not to audition for singing show: ‘It would ruin...’
This comes after Season 23 contestant Breanna Nix made her return to 'American Idol', this time sitting at the judges' table
Jun 17, 2025
After competing on both 'The Voice' and 'American Idol' — contestant says one treated her like 'crap'
Jacquie Roar reveals, "You could tell which ones were the favorites that they wanted in the top. they were just mean"
Jun 16, 2025
‘American Idol’ contestant pulls the ultimate steal after crashing her best friend’s failed audition
'American Idol' Season 22 saw the most ultimate plot twist moment ever, just ask contestant Julia Davo
Jun 16, 2025
‘American Idol’ singer breaks down after fumbling lyrics — producers had no choice but to cut the episode
An insider revealed that 'American Idol' Season 23 contestant Jasmine Humphries stormed off stage in tears
Jun 15, 2025
‘American Idol’ fans rank the show’s funniest moments — Katy Perry’s 'wig' exchange makes the top five
'American Idol' fans countdown 5 "iconic" and hilarious moments in the show's history – check it out!
Jun 14, 2025
We’re stunned Kelly Clarkson used to break into this ‘American Idol’ alum’s home — and the reason is wild
Kelly Clarkson’s long-running prank on this ‘American Idol’ alum was wildly weird — but kind of iconic
Jun 14, 2025
Fans say ‘American Idol’ does one thing better than ‘The Voice’, and they may be right: ‘Finale has...’
Fans vote between 'American Idol' and 'The Voice' and this show surprisingly wins by a mile
Jun 11, 2025