Latest American Idol (2002) News and Updates
Luke Bryan couldn’t hold back tears as ‘American Idol’ singer with autism surprised everyone
"It felt like an experience," said Luke Bryan while lauding Sam Finelli's heartfelt performance
Kelly Clarkson reveals she was broke while filming ‘American Idol’ — until one moment changed everything
"For all of us in that first season, we literally didn't.. I didn't even know it was a TV show until my third audition," Kelly Clarkson recalled.
‘American Idol’ singer says Carrie Underwood rejected her over her ties to a pop star: ‘She knew...’
Presley Cash says her connection to a major pop star led Carrie Underwood to shut her down during ‘American Idol’ auditions
Ex-'American Idol' contestant sues producers, claims she was made a 'laughing stock' on national TV
Contestant Normandy Vamos sues the reality TV show for 'unpaid wages' and victimizing her as a 'laughing stock'
'American Idol' judges had predicted she would win the show during audition — then she did
"Luke, she's top ten, right?" Perry confirmed. "I said that's the winner. That may be the winner of American Idol right there," Bryan said.
Pianist on ‘American Idol’ came to support his friend — then the judges heard his incredible voice
Kayko came to ‘American Idol’ just to play piano for a friend—but a last-minute twist during the auditions changed his life
A mom of three won over the 'American Idol' judges — but then did something no one saw coming
Sara Beth Liebe didn’t plan to chase fame, but her Idol audition turned into something never imagined:
‘American Idol’ contestant sings facing backward with her eyes closed — it went better than expected
An ‘American Idol’ singer turned her back to the judges during auditions, but her voice was all they needed to hear
'American Idol' judges called her the next big star — then she exited before America could vote
"I don't know how you haven't been recruited. You check every box, and a lot of them get ready to become your own hero," Perry expressed.
Katy Perry had to remind Ryan Seacrest they were live after his awkward 'mom' comment on 'American Idol'
Oops! Cameras once caught Ryan Seacrest making some seriously creepy comments to Katy Perry, totally unaware he was live on TV
‘American Idol’ singer has a sweet connection with Carrie Underwood — she even brought proof
The former 'X Factor' star stunned the 'American Idol' Season 23 judges with her sweet story first, and then with her original song
‘American Idol’ contestant failed to win Carrie Underwood’s vote — but a surprise duet changed her mind
Watch how an emotional duet made Carrie Underwood change her vote from no to yes for ‘American Idol’ Mikaela Bautista!
'American Idol' contestants have a strange rule they must follow if they run for office after the show
Contestants on ‘American Idol’ can’t immediately turn their fame into a political career, thanks to a surprising rule
He was a garbage man with no vocal training — until his voice moved Katy Perry to tears on 'American Idol'
"That was not garbage. It was greatness," said an emotional Katy Perry while praising Doug Kirk
When Katy Perry fought back tears bidding goodbye to ‘American Idol’ on live TV: 'My heart will…'
"There it is ... 7 years," captioned Katy Perry alongside an Instagram video bidding farewell to American Idol
Luke Bryan was so lost in this ‘American Idol’ performance, he ended up causing an onstage mishap
'American Idol' judges couldn’t help but joke that Meggie Iyer’s performance was so good, she ‘broke the place up’, quite literally
Emotional Luke Bryan had a special surprise for ‘American Idol’ singer who couldn't afford shoes
Luke Bryan's sweet gesture to a poor cowboy after noticing the holes in his boots will bring a tear to your eye
‘American Idol’ contestant thought he could get away with a wild lie — until Simon Cowell caught him
Joseph Land’s bizarre ‘American Idol’ audition left Simon Cowell skeptical, and what followed was pure comedic gold
Lionel Richie tears up after 'American Idol' group delivers heartwarming surprise for blind member
"You just remind us of what God's gift really looks like," said an emotional Lionel Richie while lauding 'Unexpected Vibe' in 'American Idol'
'American Idol' contestant reveals his friend had signed him up for audition — then he won the show
The Kentucky-based artist later added, "I would've never signed myself up for something like this, I never had that confidence."