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American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. It was on hiatus for two years until March 11, 2018, when a revival of the series began airing on ABC.
It started as an addition to the Idols format that was based on Pop Idol from British television, and became one of the most successful shows in the history of American television. The concept of the series involves discovering recording stars from unsigned singing talents, with the winner determined by American viewers using phones, Internet, and SMS text voting. The winners of the first nineteen seasons, as chosen by viewers, are Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, Trent Harmon, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Just Sam, and Chayce Beckham.
American Idol employs a panel of vocal judges who critique the contestants’ performances. The original judges, for the first through eighth seasons, were record producer and music manager Randy Jackson, singer and choreographer Paula Abdul, and music executive and manager Simon Cowell. The judging panel for the last three seasons on Fox consisted of singers Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. The sixteenth season brought three new judges: singers Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. The first season was hosted by radio personality Ryan Seacrest and comedian Brian Dunkleman, but Seacrest has been the sole master of ceremonies since the second season.
The success of American Idol has been described as “unparalleled in broadcasting history”. A rival TV executive said the series was “the most impactful show in the history of television”. It became a recognized springboard for launching the career of many artists as bona fide stars. According to Billboard magazine, in its first ten years, “Idol has spawned 345 Billboard chart-toppers and a platoon of pop idols, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, Adam Lambert, and Jordin Sparks while remaining a TV ratings juggernaut.”
For an unprecedented eight consecutive years, from the 2003–04 television season through the 2010–11 season, either its performance show or result show was ranked number one in U.S. television ratings.
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American Idol Season 22 Episode 07 Description Showstopper/Final Judgment The competition narrows during the final showcase round for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, deciding who will earn a coveted spot in the Top 24 and compete for America’s vote. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 American Idol Season 21 American […]
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American Idol Season 22 Episode 09 Description Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2 Filmed at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai’i, 12 of the Top 24 hit the stage for another night of star-making performances as America votes for the Top 20. American Idol All Season American […]
American Idol Season 22 Episode 10 Description Top 20 The Top 20 Idol hopefuls perform a song of their choice to capture America’s vote once more as the results from the Top 24 vote are revealed. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 American Idol Season 21 American Idol Season 22 Episode 01 | […]
American Idol Season 22 Episode 11 Description Top 14 Reveal Live from Hollywood, the Top 20 take the stage again as host Ryan Seacrest reveals the 10 hopefuls America has voted to advance. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie select the remaining four who will round out the Top 14. American Idol All […]
American Idol Season 22 Episode 12 Description Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Performing live from Hollywood in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, the Top 14 take on songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes. By the end of the show, the Top 12 will […]
American Idol Season 22 Episode 13 Description Billboard #1 Hits The competition heats up as the Top 12 perform their favorite Billboard No. 1 hits live from Hollywood, giving their all to earn America’s vote once more. Two Idol journeys will come to an end as the Top 10 is solidified by the end of […]
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American Idol Season 22 Episode 01 Description Viewers embark on a nationwide search across Los Angeles, Nashville and the judges’ hometowns to find the next singing sensation. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 American Idol Season 21 American Idol Season 22 Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode 03 | Episode 04 | […]
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American Idol Season 22 Episode 02 Description Auditions 2 Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 American Idol Season 21 American Idol Season 22 Episode 01 | Episode 02 […]
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American Idol Season 22 Episode 03 Description Auditions 3 Talented hopefuls inch one step closer to Hollywood stardom as they audition for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Ryan Seacrest hosts. Meanwhile, viewers glimpse into the judges’ own beginnings with memorable trips to their hometowns. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 […]
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American Idol Season 22 Episode 04 Description Auditions 4 Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie share where their own dreams began with trips to their hometowns, bringing heart, laughter and antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 American […]
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American Idol Season 22 Episode 05 Description Auditions 5 The stakes are high in the final round of auditions for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as aspiring superstars perform in hopes of advancing to Hollywood Week and becoming the next American Idol. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 American Idol […]
American Idol Season 22 Episode 06 Description Hollywood Week – Idol Arena It’s Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history? American Idol All […]