Latest American Idol (2002) News and Updates

This pop star grew up watching ‘American Idol’ but still turned down the judge's chair — and here's why

The musical genius was honored to be offered the opportunity, but had to turn it down for an unexpected reason

Lionel Richie was moved to tears by 17-year-old blind teen’s 'American Idol' audition — and you might too

Just a year after going legally blind, Shayy Winn wowed everyone with her powerful ‘American Idol’ Season 17 audition

One forgot the lyrics, another stormed off — awkward ‘American Idol’ duo left Luke Bryan shaking his head

Scarlet Ayliz and Douglas Mills Jr. called themselves 'Mixed Match,' but their duet proved they were mismatched for real

Luke Bryan faints after meeting ‘American Idol’ contestant who looks just like Megan Fox — you'll see it too

Luke Bryan couldn't stop blushing thanks to this gorgeous 'American Idol' contestant who looked like 'Megan Fox'

From background checks to dating bans, here are the bizarre rules ‘American Idol’ contestants must obey

'American Idol' contestants must follow one bizzare rule before auditioning – and many other throughout the show!

‘American Idol’ contestant reveals the show made her ‘so mad’ with request involving legendary grandmom

Emmy Russell shares why a tribute to her famous late grandmother on ‘American Idol’ made her feel angry and conflicted

After losing his dad, Hawaiian singer nearly quit music — but ‘American Idol’ helped him find his way back

‘American Idol’ Season 21 winner Iam Tongi reveals how show helped him gain confidence amid dramatic 115-pound weight loss

Shy contestant thought she wasn’t ‘pretty enough’ for ‘American Idol’ — until judges heard her voice

This ‘American Idol’ Season 23 contestant nearly skipped auditions, but we're so glad she didn't

YIKES! ‘American Idol’ winner says Ryan Seacrest accidentally revealed her win before the big announcement

'American Idol' winner knew she was going to win before announcement because of a goof-up made by host Ryan Seacrest!

Just days after welcoming her first baby, 'American Idol' contestant mourns heartbreaking death

Country singer Lauren Alaina recently shared the heartbreaking news about the passing of her cousin, Holly, who died at the age of 41.

Homeless man slept on park benches while chasing his dream — then stunned the judges on ‘American Idol’

"It hasn't been great," said the 'American Idol' contestant while talking about his struggles

17-year-old ‘American Idol’ contestant reveals he nearly skipped audition — but for a wholesome reason

Unlike most contestants who line up to audition, Canaan James Hill was handpicked for 'American Idol' Season 23, but he still hesitated

‘American Idol’ judges rejected this 14-year-old singer — but gave him something more valuable than a yes

For the unversed, ‘American Idol’ contestants must be between 15 and 29 years old at the time of their audition

After being told she might never have kids, ‘American Idol’ contestant shares heartwarming news

Despite winning the ‘American Idol’ Season 18, Samantha Diaz had no work for months, eventually returning to busking in NYC

‘American Idol’ contestant walked in hoping for a golden ticket — but found her biological family instead

The birth mom was also a singer, but she was diagnosed with terminal lupus. Knowing she wouldn’t be able to raise her baby, she gave her up for adoption.

‘American Idol’ alum reveals harsh truth behind the show — calls experience ‘miserable and traumatic’

'American Idol' season 7 finalist recalls the show treating contestants like “powerless little bugs”

Carrie Underwood tears up after ‘American Idol’ contestant’s touching song for brother with brain damage

"We felt your heart," said an emotional Carrie Underwood while lauding an 'American Idol' contestant

‘American Idol’ alum shares heartbreaking news — reveals he lost both his grandmothers on the same day

"My heart is absolutely broken," wrote the 'American Idol' winner in an devastating Instagram post

'American Idol' gives single mom second chance after emotional comeback performance moves judges to tears

"We told you to go away, and you have come back in here with a completely different mindset," Luke Bryan reacted.

Lionel Richie stormed off after ‘American Idol’ contestant mistook him for Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak

When contestant Louis Solywoda walked into the audition room, he exuded charisma and charm until he made the blunder of not recognizing Lionel Richie.
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