‘American Idol’ Desperate For Harsher Judge Like Simon Cowell

American Idol fans have not been happy with the way things are going on the show. Many are looking back at the way things used to be. Simon Cowell originally made the show what it is today. Part of how he did that was providing brutally honest critiques of …

6 Reasons Carrie Underwood Won't Return For American Idol Season 24 (She's Not Enjoying Herself)

American Idol season 23 has been a tough season for new judge Carrie Underwood, who doesn't seem like she's enjoying herself during her first time on the judge's panel. While Carrie, who joined American Idol season 23 as the first-ever winner …

American Idol Judge Carrie Underwood’s Refusal To Participate In The Judges’ Save Proves She’s Not Cut Out For The Role (...

Judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan won the American Idol season 23 Judges' Song Contest, earning them the privilege of saving one of the finalists from elimination, and, when they asked Carrie Underwood for help with their decision, she refused, …

"He sounds FABULOUS"— American Idol fans divided by John Foster singing I Cross My Heart as he advances to the Top 7

American Idol season 23's John Foster performed I Cross My Heart during Monday's episode of the ABC reality show. The cast member, who was given a choice between three songs by the judges, chose the George Strait song to sing in front of the judges …

"Should've went home instead of Josh"— American Idol fans react to Mattie's rendition of Always Been You by Jessie Murph

American Idol season 23's Mattie Pruitt found herself in the bottom along with Josh King during it's latest episode that aired on Monday, May 5, 2025. Mattie and Josh received the least number of votes, but the judges had the power to save one of …

"A healthy, beautiful baby girl that was born today" — American Idol's Top 7 star Jamal Roberts welcomes a third child

Season 23 of American Idol aired a new segment on May 5, 2025, in which the Top 8 contestants performed for a spot among the Top 7 participants of the show. Jamal Roberts was hopeful and reached the Top 7 with over 1 million votes. However, he had another …

He was a top 10 singer on ‘American Idol’ 7 years ago. Now, he’s a semifinalist on 'The Voice'

Fans of both “The Voice” and “American Idol” likely did a double take during “The Voice” Season 27 premiere, when a singer named Renzo took the stage to perform Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” in front of coaches Michael Buble, John Legend, Kelsea Ballerini …

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Two-Part “American Idol” Disney Night Returns with Live Performances from the Disneyland Resort

If you're ready to hear some Disney music, tune into American Idol on May 11th and 12th for another Disney Night — including live performances from the Disneyland Resort. What’s Happening: American Idol Disney Night will return on Sunday, May 11, …

Why Carrie Underwood Called Luke Bryan "Grumpy" On Set Of 'American Idol'

As someone who was once a contestant, Carrie Underwood is no stranger to how it feels to audition for American Idol. She has quite a different view now at the judges' table alongside her co-judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. It's why 42-year-old …