American Idolrecap: Forget the tears, bring on the goosebumps

We are in it now, you guys. Second, as soon as I finish this recap Im searching for Katys Lionel Richie t-shirt. So lets get to the singing. AMERICAN IDOL – “203 (Auditions)” – “American Idol” travels to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; New York, New York; Louisville, Kentucky; and Los Angeles, California, as the search for AmericaÕs next superstar continues on The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, MARCH 10 (8:00 – 10:01 p....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Samantha Barr

American Idolrecap: I Will Still Rise

You have one job. Hey, Chris Harrison.Thatis how you do it. Lets go over some of the highlights and chart out what Monday night is going to look like! Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC/Getty Images Would I say its his best performance? Auditions Noah is everything. Lets just say…Hollywood Week Noah leaves my wig intact and glued down. Maddie Poppe, 20, Dont Ever Let Your Children Grow Up These kids and their songwriting abilities!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · John Johnson

American Idolrecap: Idol Babies

You gotta come see the baby. American Idolis back on the audition beat. venture to keep track by counting how many sleeves Katy Perry has. Credit: Alfonso Bresciani/ABC Let her sleeves be your North Star! Now, on to the auditions… First up, a man in black. The other most important person in his life? His 81-year-old best friend, goat farm partner, and grandma, Nan. Nan seems like a great broad....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Daniel Sanchez

American Idolrecap: Let's meet the Top 10!

Its time to reveal our Top 10 but not without torturing these poor souls just a little bit more. Anxiety and shock do not make for a good vocal foundation. Heres how this evening will go down. AMERICAN IDOL – “213 (Top 10 Reveal)”- The search for America’s next superstar continues as “American Idol”‘s highly anticipated live shows begin in the heart of Los Angeles. In this episode, the Top 14 contestants will be narrowed down to 10 finalists, following a nationwide vote....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Ronald Kemp

American Idolrecap: Nothing says Mother's Day like crying

You made me eat my presuppositions, America! It feels like opening with the contestants singing Carrie Underwood is just mean, you know? Like, itsCarrie Underwood. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Also, while were talking about it, Carrie Underwood looks 100 percent fine. Like, whatever happened to her face must have been remedied by a miracle. But, back to the show, the opening number of See You Again is actually pretty solid. It does make me miss Carrie Underwood and that time whenIdolchurned her out....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Rebecca Tucker

American Idolrecap: Only half of our contestant's survive the most brutal cut

From Hollywood to Hawaii, my friends! Also, probably some sobbing. Half of our contestants are getting cut tonight! AMERICAN IDOL – “208 (Showcase/Final Judgment)” – For the first time ever, “American Idol”‘s iconic showcase round hits the road, heading to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, where the showÕs Top 40 contestants take to the beach for incredible solo performances in front of a live audience and the superstar judge panel....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 965 words · Larry Henry

American Idolrecap: Pat Benatar, Jason Mraz and more join ourIdolson stage

The lady can rock. Sure, there areIdolcontestants to talk about, but were really here for Pat. Walker Burroughs with Jason MrazHave It All by Jason MrazI mean, these two are just adorable huh? Eric McCandless/ABC Its all, as Luke calls it, endearing. Is this Walkers most captivating performance? No, definitely not. But it does prove that he can hold his own against a professional. Also, his vocals sound great. Not the most memorable duet, but a duet well-done nonetheless....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Abigail Carr

American Idolrecap: Success Can Be a Drag (Queen)

But there are a few twists that might just surprise you. Amelia Presleyshows up: Shes sixth cousin to Elvis Presley. Naturally, she sings Heartbreak Hotel, but shes hardly the last one. Credit: Eddy Chen/ABC Amelia doesnt make it. Of course, that leads us to an actual Elvis impersonator,Drake Milligan. And while hes been very good at that, what he really loves iscountry music. So he ditches the family recycling business to audition forAmerican Idol....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Jessica Herman

American Idolrecap: Teens and Tears

Welcome to an actual teenage dream. Welcome to your second helping of ABCs rebootedAmerican Idolthis week. you could never have enoughIdol, right? Credit: Adam Rose/ABC Just kidding, you totally can, but we will cross that bridge together when we come to it. Or, if youre Katy Perry, a boyfriend. Guys, what if the real story of thisIdolseason was about Katy finding true love? She gets rejected tonight, but honestly, what a throughline that would be!...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Elizabeth Watson

American Idolrecap: The Top 14 go live for the first time

American Idolis going live, baby! Thats a lot of pressure on these performances. Lets see who holds up! AMERICAN IDOL – “212 (Top 14)” – After the “American Idol” Top 20 tackled solo and celebrity duet performances, the judges narrowed down the field, revealing the Top 14 finalists. Now, they are handing over the reigns to America, who will vote to crown the next “American Idol.” In this episode, the Top 14 contestants will perform on the iconic Idol stage for the first time, in hopes of winning over the hearts of viewers and being voted through to the next phase of the competition....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Gilbert Mueller

American Idolrecap: The Top 20 fight to wow the judges

Ryan Seacrest calls it a Music Marathon and hes not wrong. Theres surprisingly no filler, just performance after performance. And no, its not an April Fools Joke. AMERICAN IDOL – “209 (Top 20 Solos)” – The stakes grow higher as the Top 20 “American Idol” finalists sing their hearts out in front of a live audience at Los Angeles’ famed venue The Wiltern, airing on The ABC Television Network, MONDAY, APRIL 1 (8:00-10:00 p....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Kim Meadows

American Idolrecap: Two contestants are eliminated during 'Disney Night'

Ah, Disney Night on ABCsAmerican Idol, bless the synergy. I wouldnt be surprised if the answer is yes. Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson performing A Whole New World. What will they do and will it be enough to avoid the double elimination tonight? Hes doing a very obscure song tonight, but he is selling it. Honestly, Im barely listening to his vocals because I am just ogling his cropped pleather jacket....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Elizabeth Smith

American Idolrecap: Which three contestants earn a spot in the finale?

Thats a lot of singing before two hopefuls are let go! Lets find out whos singing what, how they sound, and whos, ahem,still standingafter tonight. Yes, thats an Elton John pun, you are welcome. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Wade should always be singing Ray Lamontagne, his songs are perfect for the Wade Rasp. I feel like his stint as Andys Toy during Disney Night did him well. I like this more upbeat, romantic Wade....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Erik Acosta