American Idol

• Carrie Underwood returning to ‘American Idol’ as newest judge

  Country star Carrie Underwood rose to fame after she won the singing competition show in 2005.

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  Aug 1, 2024
  
• Calgary teen singer hits the big stage on ‘American Idol’

  Kaiya Gamble says she never saw it coming, but after impressing the judges on "American Idol," she earned a golden ticket to Hollywood and the confidence to pursue her dream.

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  Mar 25, 2024
  
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• Katy Perry reveals she’s leaving ‘American Idol’ after 7 seasons, teases new music

  The 'Dark Horse' singer didn't rule out a potential return to the show in the future, however.

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  Feb 13, 2024
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• King Charles, Queen Camilla make surprise appearance on ‘American Idol’

  Lionel Richie and Katy Perry treated 'American Idol' audiences to a royal surprise after performing at King Charles' coronation on May 7, 2023.

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  May 8, 2023
• ‘American Idol’ contestant quits show weeks after Katy Perry ‘mom-shaming’ comment

  Sara Beth Liebe quit 'American Idol' despite making it through to the next round, telling the judges' panel she felt guilty for being away from her three young children.

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  Apr 4, 2023
• C.J. Harris, singer and former ‘American Idol’ contestant, dies at 31

  C.J. Harris auditioned for 'American Idol' in Salt Lake City in 2014 when he sang a rendition of 'Soulshine' by Allman Brothers Band.

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  Jan 16, 2023
• ‘American Idol’ star Willie Spence dies at age 23

  Willie Spence, who was the runner-up on season 19 of 'American Idol' in 2021, died after he was involved in a car accident on Oct. 11, 2022.

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  Oct 12, 2022
• ‘American Idol’ star Laine Hardy arrested, accused of bugging ex’s room

  Laine Hardy, 21, said he was being "fully co-operative" with authorities in a social media post.

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  Apr 29, 2022
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• American Idol run ends for back-flipping Kamloops teen

  Cameron Whitcomb was eliminated from the competition on Monday night's episode.

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  Apr 19, 2022
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• Kamloops, B.C. teen cracks Top 20 on ‘American Idol’

  The first time viewers could vote on who they wanted to advance to the next round of 'American Idol,' B.C's energetic pipeliner won them over with a spin on Bad Moon Rising by CCR.

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  Apr 18, 2022