What will it take? Ive got the greatest three personalities ever. Now, when I started out with this group, I was a bit worried. I kept telling America, Pray for me. Weve had an amazing two years, Bryan added. Were proud of what people are at home watching…. ABC renewed the singing competition reboot earlier this monthfor a third season, its 18th overall. This season, the show saw week over week ratings growth and was regularly No....

American Idolis back, despite having averyoverwrought goodbyejust a couple of years ago. To his left is Katy Perry, Americas Teenage Dream and also purveyor of internet teen slang. And to her left is Luke Bryan, who is likely on a dirt road at this very moment. Credit: Eddy Chen/ABC ButAmerican Idolisnt about these three! Its about finding the next great American singer, like Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood or Crystal Bowersox....

Is calling this unveiling ofAmerican Idols Top 24 final judgment a little dramatic? But, you guys, thisisdramatic. Fan favorites go home! Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Journeys come to an end! Remember when they would just get off the elevator and sit in some folding chairs? Those were the days! First up is, per Luke Bryan, the little spark plugLayla Spring. Proud Mary is a big song for a 16-year-old to tackle, but the judges are into it....

The pressure of Hollywood Week is a glorious thing to behold. We have done it! We have wandered through the desert that isAmerican Idolauditions and have finally made it to Hollywood Week. Credit: Craig Sjodin/ABC All but 24 will have those dreams crushed over the next few days. Basically, look around at your row and see to it youre with some ringers. Lets dive into Lines of Ten. The first line has several of the contestants featured during auditions, includingLayla Springs....

Katy Perry is messy, y’all. So, here we are. Then the Top 2. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC But this is an expedited season thatwillend with only seven contestants moving forward. This week is Disney week, though, which I believe is a contractural obligation of any ABC show. The crowd will be tackling Disney hits while Katy Perry dons a Snow White costume. I wonder how they conned Katy into doing that, then I googled her salary....

Is it a cover song you’re looking for? Oh, and by the way, can we discuss what was going on with Katy Perrys dad? Im not here to judge anyones parents, but bro was wearing a chain and a leather hat. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Thats becauseAmerican Idolis bizarre these days. But tonight is the Top 24, or at least the first half of them. And then theyll be narrowed down to start forming the Top 14....

The second set of the top 24 takes the stage for solos. Big songs are hard, friends. Sometimes it pays off (hi, Ada Vox and Effie) and sometimes it doesnt. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Take a year offAmerican Idoland the talent shows up. The judges like her, though, which isnt surprising because they areso nicethis season. Its having its own adventure while he sings, and Im just like…following it around. Performances like that typically dont make it out of the Top 24....

Cool, cool, cool. Well, at least we have the return ofIdolalumAdam Lambertto soothe our souls. Speaking ofIdolinjustices, remember when Adam Lambert came in second place on his season? I love me some Kris Allen (I still listen to his cover of Heartless!) but, like, come on, Adam dominated that season. Its very appropriate that Adam is mentoring tonight since the Top 8 will be taking on Queens greatest hits. Also, becauseIdolcant help itself, theyll be doing famous movie duets....

Ask yourself: Did we need a country version of “When Doves Cry?” Can you believe how fragile mortality is? So, like, One Direction songs. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Also, because shes a saint, Sheila E. is here to accompany the contestants. Also, Nick Jonas is in tow. All in all, its a big week onIdol. Jurnee, Kiss Im going to be transparent: I was all-in on dogging everyone tonight because this isPrince....

hey bask in the warm glow that isAmerican Idols Hollywood Week. The grueling boot camp in which the judges whittle down our crop of hopefuls in record speed. The week where dreams are both instantly made and unceremoniously crushed. AMERICAN IDOL – “Hollywood Week” – “American Idol” heads to the heart of Los Angeles for its renowned Hollywood Week rounds, as the search for AmericaÕs next superstar continues on The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, MARCH 24 (8:00-10:01 p....

Usually, I find these Idol opens gratuitous, but not this one. Bless you for the gift of The Captain. Or you may not. AMERICAN IDOL – “202 (Auditions)” – “American Idol” heads to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Louisville, Kentucky; and Los Angeles, California, as the search for America’s next superstar continues on The ABC Television Network, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 (8:00–10:00 p.m. EST), streaming and on demand. (ABC/Josh Vertucci)COURTNEY PENRY, LIONEL RICHIE, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN....

Um, so…thats it for Group Rounds? I mean, look at Logan Johnson, another member of Nates group. Hes up there singing For the Longest Time and I dont think Ive ever liked him more. AMERICAN IDOL – “Hollywood Week” – “American Idol” contestants continue to vie for their chance at stardom while in the heart of Los Angeles, as the search for America’s next superstar continues on The ABC Television Network, SATURDAY, MARCH 30 (8:00 – 10:00 p....

Weve got two more hours of hot and fresh auditions just for you. Okay, that last one is new and also wild and maybe I am here for these antics? Thats what happens in the fourth round of auditions, people. AMERICAN IDOL – “204 (Auditions)” – “American Idol” heads to Los Angeles, California; Louisville, Kentucky; New York, New York; and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, as the search for America’s next superstar continues on The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, MARCH 17 (8:00 – 10:01 p....