Original American Idol Judges

American Idol Producers Doing Damage Control

As Carrie Underwood’s First Season As An American Idol Judge Begins, The Showrunner Weighs In On One Big ‘Decision’ She Made

Carrie Underwood’s big “decision” before American Idol’s premiere.

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American Idol Producers Doing Damage Control After Carrie Underwood's Lackluster Debut Proves She Never Should've Become An Idol Judge

American Idolseason 23 welcomed Carrie Underwood as a new judge on the show, and though many were hopeful that she’d be able to fit the role as a former winner, her lackluster debut has producers doing damage control for her performance.

TV Insider on MSN · 4d

Is Carrie Underwood or Katy Perry the Better ‘American Idol’ Judge? Fans Weigh In After Premiere

Underwood received rave reviews for her first episode, with many viewers taking to X to admit that they prefer her over Perry. “Carrie is so much better than Katy Perry,” one person wrote. Another said, “Jukebox Carrie Underwood is way better than Katy Perry sorry not sorry,” and someone else added, “Hate to say this… I’m glad Katy left.”

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Doug Kiker, singing garbage man who wowed 'America Idol' judges, dies at 32

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced. He was 32. Kiker's sister, Angela Evans, broke the news in an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday.

NJ.com on MSN · 4d

N.J. singer wows ‘American Idol’ judges, compared to Bob Dylan

An aspiring New Jersey singer impressed “American Idol” judges and even drew comparisons to songwriting legend Bob Dylan. Pat Johnson, a Stratford native, performed his original song “Need It” in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the season 23 premiere that aired Sunday night.

Variety on MSN · 1d

Douglas Kiker, Viral ‘American Idol' Contestant Who Made Katy Perry Tear Up at Audition, Dies at 32

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez,

‘American Idol’ judge Lionel Richie calls R&B legend during woman’s audition

A 26-year-old singer from Oklahoma spoke with her favorite singer when judge Lionel Richie called the R&B legend during the ...

‘American Idol’ Nepo Contestants, From the Son of a Backstreet Boy to a Country Legend’s Grandchild and More

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, auditioned on the season 23 premiere of show, which aired ...

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'American Idol' season premiere highlights include shy Tennessee native and Backstreet Boys member

On Sunday night, a new season of "American Idol" kicked off with a packed slate of auditions and a new judge on the panel.

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What time does 'American Idol' start? Premiere date, judges, where to watch Season 23

got their start on "American Idol," which first premiered in 2002. "20 years ago I auditioned for the judges of @americanidol, and today I am now one of those judges searching for someone ...

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