American Idol has had a few changes this season, one being Carrie Underwood's return to the music competition.

at the time. American Idol judges fell in love with the "singing garbage man" during Season 18, in 2020. Kiker made it to Hollywood but was eliminated soon after although he did return to ...

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys alum Brian Littrell, auditioned for American Idol season 23 on March, joining a line ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died ... He made it to Hollywood but was eliminated after that round following a performance of Marvin Gaye‘s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” ...

As a new season of "American Idol" kicks off, Season 23 so far is losing focus on the next Idol as it highlights one of ...

Former American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32.

(NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has ... far in the competition – he was eliminated before the contestants ...

American Idol season 23 premiered exclusively on ABC on March 9, 2025. For this season Carrie Underwood joined judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as Ryan Seacrest returned as the host.

American Idol' has plenty of well-known faces — but did you know some of the singers have come from famous families? See who ...