Even though the series held that title for seven years. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. The american idol band has been recording tracks remotely to provide to the idols. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantlemedia north america. Ryan seacrest continues his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returned for their second season as judges. It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival. Abdul left the idol judges table in 2009 and followed cowell to the x. As the iconic competition series is whittling down the competition in its 17th season and second season on abc, et is looking back at all the past idol winners, and where they are now 1. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Jan 04, 2016 american idol s final season begins wednesday night, capping off 14 years and 15 seasons of showcasing amateur talent and producing hitandmiss stars.
Contestants name age hometown season finished ejay day 20 lawrenceville, georgia 1 10 10th jim verraros 19 chicago, illinois 1 09 9th a. Ryan seacrest was set to announce the winner of american idol 2018 before the live audience and millions of. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idols 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. Why fox is axing the show after 15 seasons judges keith urban, jennifer lopez and harry connick jr. Right now, theres no telling when american idol season 18 will be able to resume. Advance auditions for american idol season 19 will limit delays for both seasons.
He released his debut album in 2003, followed by a. Ryan seacrest continued his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie joined as judges. Since winning the competition, fantasia has had a pretty promising music career with charttopping hits, a grammy. The sixteenth season of american idol premiered on march 11, 2018, on the abc television network. Born after seasons 1 and 2 of american idol aired, spencersmith is the youngest top 20 finalist in the series 18year run.
American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox before being revived by abc. May 04, 2020 american idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. Sep 18, 2019 in celebration of his 29th birthday on sept. Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i fall in. American idol cancelled after 15 seasons over flagging. Laine hardy delivers a stylish thats all right by elvis presley top 14 american idol 2019. May 06, 2019 the season finale of american idol, scheduled for may 19 on abc, is fast approaching, which means another starstudded performance show to usher in a new winner. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a nostalgic look back on the.
But prior to its comeback, idol produced a range of talented champions and many of them are still creating music. American idol seasons ranked from best to worst metacritic. But what does the winner of the reality singing competitio. On the first season of american idol, justin guarini finished behind og winner, kelly clarkson, in second place. Why american idols early auditioning for season 19 is a win. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. All american idol seasons, from best to worst rank season year winner runnerup. The eighteenth season of the reality show singing competition american idol premiered on february 16, 2020 on abc. The top ten best american idol contestants 1 adam lambert adam mitchel lambert is an american singer, songwriter and stage actor. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended the winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in. American idols final season begins wednesday night, capping off 14 years and 15 seasons of showcasing amateur talent and producing hitandmiss stars.
American idol season 18 spoilers for the 2020 auditions. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. In the same way that the first seasons of mtvs real world, cbs survivor and abcs the bachelor were the best, the debut of american idol had all that fumbling, bubbly and charming innocence of new love, where we knew we had stumbled upon something. Here are 11 of the most successful american idol contestants. Gil 17 san diego, california 1 08 8th ryan starr 19 sunland, california 1 07 7th christina christian 21 brooklyn, new york 1 06 6th r. Ryan seacrest continued as show host, bobby bones returned as inhouse mentor taping was suspended after the top twentyone were. It is the third season to air on abc since the series reboot. Rising to fame in 2002, clarkson has won three grammy awards and became host of her own syndicated. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. The departing reality competition kicked off its final. A new judge was ellen degeneres, who made her first.
It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival of the series aired on abc. It is the shows first season to air on abc, after 15 years on fox. American idols 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for their second year as judges on the rebooted reality singing competition, which moved. Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i. Every show lucky enough to last seasons hits highs and lows but few shows climb as high as american idol, so few shows slide as far. A year of chunky blonde highlights, the iphone nano, myspace and who could forget season 4 of american idol. Helton 21 cumming, georgia 1 05 5th tamyra gray 23 takoma park, maryland 1. The shows age requirements have varied year to year. Oct 23, 2019 the original american idol, kelly clarkson has become one of the most successful winners to date. May 12, 2015 at its height, american idol minted breakout stars and drew more than 30 million viewers an episode. The original american idol, kelly clarkson has become one of the most successful winners to date. The season finale of american idol, scheduled for may 19 on abc, is fast approaching, which means another starstudded performance show to usher in a new winner. Best american idol contestants top ten list thetoptens. May 09, 2017 american idol winners through the years.
American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry. Rising to fame in 2002, clarkson has won three grammy awards and. Over american idols 17 years and 16 seasons on the air, the judges table has welcomed a variety of celebrity faces. While some members have stayed longer than others, its clear each of them has brought a unique contribution to the idol experience. Bobby bones returned as the inhouse mentor, and acted as guest host for the taped april 8, 2019 episode. The next american idol is just one day from being announced and its down to caleb lee hutchinson, gabby barrett, and maddie poppe. The seventeenth season of american idol premiered on march 3, 2019 on the abc television network.
Apple working with american idol to use iphones to. The series moved to abc with its sixteenth season which debuted on march 11, 2018. Apr 29, 2016 as the iconic competition series is whittling down the competition in its 17th season and second season on abc, et is looking back at all the past idol winners, and where they are now 1. American idol faded over the past few years, eclipsed in the music competition genre it pioneered by the voice on nbc. This week, american idol began the actual business of finding its 15th winner. Ending its historymaking run in 2016, american idol will be. The american idol runnerup juggled singing and acting after taylor hicks was crowned the season 5 winner. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Apple working with american idol to use iphones to finish. American idol 2020 auditions already took place throughout the summer and early fall of 2019 in more than 20 u. Mar 10, 2018 the american idol runnerup juggled singing and acting after taylor hicks was crowned the season 5 winner.
Abdul left the idol judges table in 2009 and followed cowell to the x factor in. Simon cowell, randy jackson and kara dioguardi all returned as judges. We will be providing american idol news, updates and discussions. At its height, american idol minted breakout stars and drew more than 30 million viewers an episode.
Katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie returned as judges despite budget cuts. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. Heres a look at what the original american idol winners have been up to over the past few years. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. Why american idols early auditioning for season 19 is a. At 19 years old, the north carolina native auditioned and secured a spot on american idols fifth season. As american idols ratings have fallen into the realm of the ordinary over the past few seasons, the narrative surrounding the decline has obscured just how massive and landscapealtering the. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. List of american idol contestants idol series wiki fandom. Producers have checked on contestants internet, and each contestant has scouted out a remote filming location. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a. It began airing on fox in the united states on june 11, 2002, and ended on april 7, 2016.
American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. May 10, 2020 american idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. Maddie poppe from clarksville, iowa won the season on may 21, 2018, while her boyfriend caleb lee hutchinson. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. Most recently, leah labelle, who appeared on the shows third season, died in a.
Six contestants died in the years after their performances. Starting all the way back in 2002, american idol blasted onto our tv screens and quickly became the number one show in the country. Apr 07, 2016 as american idol s ratings have fallen into the realm of the ordinary over the past few seasons, the narrative surrounding the decline has obscured just how massive and landscapealtering the. For the final solo, he sang ten years before advancing into the top 40. Apr 12, 2016 in 2004, fantasia became the winner of the third season of american idol. American idol judges ranked worst to best goldderby. The ninth season of american idol premiered on january 12, 2010. Not only has he sold out his own tours globally he gets to be the frontman for queen, one of the most iconic bands ever, performing for massive audiences around the world. While she did not win, pickler has released four albums including her. Blige, shania twain, kristin chenoweth, avril lavigne, katy perry, neil patrick harris, and joe jonas were guest judges during the auditions. Before carrie underwood would become hollywoods charttopping country. All the american idol judges in history, ranked business. Every american idol finalist, ranked from worst to best. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america.
In 2004, fantasia became the winner of the third season of american idol. Jun 21, 2019 over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. After 15 seasons american idol is coming to an end. The show has had its share of exciting moments, but also tragedies throughout its long history. While some members have stayed longer than others, its clear.
953 131 996 1468 1454 887 948 1467 266 534 20 476 79 1278 1384 1408 1224 1041 1474 621 1196 284 159 26 59 856 476 780 722 107 608