American Idol
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‘American Idol’: Luke Bryan Reveals Who’s ‘Been In Talks’ to Replace Katy Perry
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Katharine McPhee Gets Called ‘Fat’ by Husband David Foster in Video – Fans React
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ABC Fall 2024 TV: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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Who Will Replace Katy Perry on ‘Idol’? See the Odds for Potential New Judges
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‘American Idol’ Contestant Kenedi Anderson Joining Mormon Mission After Quitting Show
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Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About Replacing Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’
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‘American Idol’ Singer Mandisa’s Cause of Death Revealed
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14 TV Stars Who Are Leaving Shows in 2024
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‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Is Back With New Music – And They’re Cover Versions of Songs He Loved as a Kid
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Q&A
‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Will Moseley Opens Up After Final Heartbreak
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Q&A
Abi Carter Speaks Out After Winning ‘American Idol,’ Reveals Advice She Got From Katy Perry
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‘American Idol’: Katy Perry Gets Emotional as She Bids Farewell After 7 Seasons
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‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 22 Champ — Did the Right Person Win? (RECAP)
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Finale Fever, Pope Interviewed on ’60 Minutes,’ Back to the ‘Ciao House,’ Spielberg’s Double Feature
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‘American Idol’ Top 3 Revealed on Disney Night: Do You Agree With Voters? (RECAP)
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‘Celebrity Jeopardy,’ ‘DWTS,’ ‘American Idol’ & More Unscripted Series Renewed at ABC
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Sean Viator, ‘American Idol’ & ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Dancer Dies at 31
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‘American Idol’ Star William Hung Opens Up About Marriage to Wife No. 3
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‘American Idol’ Reveals Top 5 After Night of Dance, Adele & Mentor Ciara (RECAP)
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Jenifer Lewis Set To Perform During Disney Night on ‘American Idol’
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‘American Idol’: Who Got the Judge’s Save to Round Out the Top 7? (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’ Pays Tribute to Mandisa, Netflix Reaches its ‘Boiling Point,’ A ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Wedding
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‘American Idol’: A Pair of Shocking Eliminations as Top 8 Revealed (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’: Will Meghan Trainor Replace Katy Perry as Judge?
![TOP: LUKE BRYAN, WILL MOSELEY, MCKENNA BREINHOLT, JAYNA ELISE, TRISTON HARPER, ABI CARTER, ROMAN COLLINS, LIONEL RICHIEBOTTOM: KATY PERRY, KAYKO, EMMY RUSSELL, KAIBRIENNE, JACK BLOCKER, JULIA GAGNON, MIA MATTHEWS](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.tvinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/American-Idol-Top-12-450x289.jpg)
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‘American Idol’: Did Your Favorites Make the Top 10? (RECAP)
![Back row: JAYNA ELISE, ROMAN COLLINS, JORDAN ANTHONY, WILL MOSELEY, MCKENNA BREINHOLT, JACK BLOCKER, TRISTON HARPERFront row: NYA, JULIA GAGNON, KAIBRIENNE, ABI CARTER, KAYKO, MIA MATTHEWS, EMMY RUSSELL](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.tvinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Top-14-American-Idol-e1713583172541-450x289.jpg)
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‘American Idol’ Picks its Top 12: Do You Agree With the Decision? (RECAP)
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Mandisa Dies: ‘American Idol’ Season 5 Finalist & Grammy Winner Was 47
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Katy Perry Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on ‘American Idol’: ‘I Need My Top To Stay On!’ (VIDEO)
![TOP: MIA MATTHEWS, WILL MOSELEY, TRISTON HARPER, AJII, MACKENZIE SOL, JENNIFER JEFFRIES, JORDAN ANTHONY, KAIBRIENNE, MCKENNA BREINHOLT, ODELL BUNTON JR., NYABOTTOM: QUINTAVIOUS, KENNEDY REID, EMMY RUSSELL, JACK BLOCKER, KAYKO, JAYNA ELISE, ROMAN COLLINS, ABI CARTER, JULIA GAGNON](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.tvinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/American-Idol-Top-20-1-450x289.jpg)
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‘American Idol’ Top 14 Takes Shape as 6 More Go Home (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’ Top 20 Reveal Brings Some Shocking Exits (RECAP)
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Katy Perry Weighs In on Her ‘American Idol’ Replacement
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‘American Idol’ Remaining Top 24 Perform & Jelly Roll Mentors (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’: Katy Perry Accused of Showing Bias To One Contestant
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‘American Idol’ First Top 24 Take Stage in Hawaii for America’s Vote (RECAP)
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Iam Tongi on Life After Winning ‘American Idol’ & His Return to Show
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‘American Idol’ Showstopper Sing-Off & Final Judgment Reveals Top 24 (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’: Judges Make Biggest Cut Yet During Hollywood Week (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’ 2024 Auditions Wrap With ‘Bachelor’ Juan Pablo’s Daughter & More Standouts (RECAP)
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‘The Bachelor’ Alum Juan Pablo Galavis’ Daughter Is Auditioning for ‘American Idol’: See Her All Grown Up
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‘American Idol’: An ‘AGT’ Finalist Stuns, a Brit Charms & an Alum Returns (RECAP)
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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson’s 2004 ‘American Idol’ Audition Goes Viral (VIDEO)
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Debra Byrd, ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’ Vocal Coach, Dies at 72
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‘American Idol’ Auditions, Week 3: Siblings, Tearful Dedications & Characters (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’ Auditions, Week 2: Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, a Dutch ‘Idol’ & a Platinum Ticket (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’: Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell Competes on Show
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‘American Idol’ 2024 Premiere: An NFL Alum, Mortician & TikTok Star Among First Auditions (RECAP)
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Lionel Richie Blindsided by Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ Exit Announcement
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‘American Idol’: Katy Perry Speaks Out About Leaving Show After 7 Seasons (VIDEO)
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‘American Idol’ Auditions: Meet Judge Faves Blake Proehl, Julia Gagnon, Athena Jett & Abi Carter (VIDEO)
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‘American Idol’: Katy Perry Cries as Contestant Reunites with Birth Family (VIDEO)
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Nigel Lythgoe Steps Down From ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Amid Sexual Assault Accusations
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Nigel Lythgoe Responds to Paula Abdul Accusations: ‘False’ & ‘Deeply Offensive’
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ABC Winter 2024 Schedule: ‘9-1-1,’ ‘Grey’s,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ & More Premiere Dates
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Play the Music TV Shows Crossword
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‘American Idol’ Judges & Hosts Gear Up for Season 22 Auditions
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Play the Reality TV Crossword
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Luke Bryan Defends Katy Perry Amid ‘American Idol’ Backlash
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‘American Idol’ Contestant Defends Katy Perry Against ‘Bully’ Backlash
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‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Megan Danielle Addresses Rigging Accusations
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Whoopi Goldberg Says ‘American Idol’ Started ‘The Downfall of Society’
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‘American Idol’ Winner Just Sam Is Back Singing in NYC Subways
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Q&A
‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Megan Danielle on Making Most of Second Chance
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Q&A
‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Speaks Out on His Journey & Honoring His Late Dad
![Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi of American Idol](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.tvinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Colin-Stough-Megan-Danielle-and-Iam-Tongi-e1684718520801-450x289.jpg)
Finale
‘American Idol’ 2023 Crowned During Star-Studded Finale (RECAP)
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‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Signs Off, ‘Succession’ Funeral Rites, Remembering Donna Summer, Stars Gather for ‘Idol’ Finale
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