American Idol
Jelly Roll Is Joining American Idol After All—But Not as a Judge
Jelly Roll is set to join American Idol’s upcoming 23rd season after outgoing judge Katy Perry previously told E! News he would be an “amazing” addition to the show.
February 4, 2025
Katy Perry Reacts to Carrie Underwood Replacing Her as American Idol Judge
American Idol alum Katy Perry shared her thoughts on past winner Carrie Underwood replacing her as judge on the singing competition series, which airs March 9 on ABC.
January 30, 2025
American Idol’s Lauren Alaina Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Cam Arnold
Nearly a year after Lauren Alaina married Cam Arnold, the American Idol alum announced that they are expecting their first baby in her latest music video.
January 23, 2025
American Idol Alum Caleb Kennedy Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fatal DUI Crash
Caleb Kennedy, a former American Idol finalist, has received a reduced prison sentence of eight years for a DUI crash that killed a man in South Carolina.
November 22, 2024
Clay Aiken Calls Out Current American Idol Judges for Being Too Nice
American Idol season two finalist Clay Aiken exclusively spoke to E! News about how the show has evolved into a gentler judging strategy.
November 22, 2024
American Idol's Luke Bryan Reveals Advice for Carrie Underwood as New Judge
American Idol judge Luke Bryan exclusively told E! News at the CMA Awards in Nashville about his advice for his new costar Carrie Underwood, who he says is doing a “great job.”
November 21, 2024
American Idol’s Triston Harper, 16, Expecting a Baby With Wife Paris Reed
American Idol alum Triston Harper—who competed on season 22 of the reality series—shared he's expecting a baby with his wife Paris Reed on Nov. 8, two days after they announced their marriage.
November 12, 2024
Carrie Underwood Reveals Son's Priceless Reaction to Her American Idol Gig
Carrie Underwood recalled how her kids, who she shares with husband Mike Fisher, reacted to her becoming a judge on the upcoming season of American Idol in an exclusive interview with E! News.
October 2, 2024
American Idol Reveals First Look at New Judge Carrie Underwood
See American Idol season four winner Carrie Underwood join the judges table for the first time alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan in ABC's first look at season 25 of the singing competition show.
October 2, 2024
Kelly Clarkson Reacts to Carrie Underwood Becoming American Idol Judge
Kelly Clarkson exclusively told E! News that she thinks it's "brilliant" her fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is joining the competition show as a judge for the new season.
September 13, 2024
Simon Cowell Reacts to Carrie Underwood Becoming American Idol Judge
Former American Idol judge Simon Cowell shared his advice for former winner Carrie Underwood after it was revealed the country star is returning to her roots as a judge for season 25.
September 4, 2024
American Idol's Scotty McCreery Stops Show After Seeing Man Hit Woman in the Crowd
American Idol alum Scotty McCreery stopped performing his song "It Matters to Her" during his show at the Colorado State Fair after witnessing a concertgoer allegedly assault a woman in the crowd.
August 28, 2024
Carrie Underwood Breaks Silence on Replacing Katy Perry on American Idol 20 Years After Win
American Idol alum Carrie Underwood revealed what kind of judge she'll be while confirming she's replacing Katy Perry on the singing competition series nearly 20 years after her season four win.
August 27, 2024
Lionel Richie Reacts to Carrie Underwood Joining Him and Luke Bryan on American Idol
As Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry on American Idol, Lionel Richie told E! News how he feels about the "Before He Cheats" singer joining him and Luke Bryan at the judges' table.
August 6, 2024
Carrie Underwood Replacing Katy Perry as American Idol Judge
Following Katy Perry's American Idol exit, Carrie Underwood will be stepping in to replace her at the judges' table alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
July 31, 2024
Luke Bryan Reveals His Future on American Idol Is Uncertain
Amid the search to replace Katy Perry on American Idol, judge Luke Bryan revealed his and Lionel Richie's futures on the show is unknown.
July 2, 2024