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’American Idol’ recap: Hollywood week #2
AMERICAN IDOL – “107 (Hollywood Week)” – “American Idol” contestants continue to vie for their chance at stardom while in the heart of Los Angeles, as the search for AmericaÕs next superstar continues on its new home on AmericaÕs network, The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, APRIL 1 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT). (ABC/Eric McCandless)
MADDIE POPPEPosted Sunday, April 1, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog
The solo performances tonight give me confidence “Idol” will be able to find a solid top 10 for us to vote on in a couple of weeks.
They open the two hours with Chris Harrison of “The Bachelor” introducing the show. April Fool’s! (And ABC synergy alert!)
The third round features the classic three rooms, each with about 25 contestants. Two rooms go to the next round, one room goes home. “Idol” has been using this device for most of its first 15 seasons.
The top 50 is named tonight. Monday will be the “green mile” episode where the top 50 find out who the top 24 will be.
We heard 29 out of the 76 singers at least in part. They will do a “spotlight” performance in front of a live audience that will pare down the 50.
Up first: Gabby Barrett (17, Pittsburgh, Daddy’s Girl): In black leather, she goes old school with an R&B smooth cover of Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way.” A few over-strained notes but she can belt. Luke is especially psyched. “I feel like I smashed it,” she said.
Marcio Donaldson (28, Compton, Calif. server) – He twists “Natural Woman” (Aretha again) by going to “Natural Man.” We kind of only hear part of it since we hear him doing a narration. What little we hear is fine.
Effie Passero (26, Modesto, assistant property manager) – Her “Alone” is confident and strong though I can’t help but think of Carrie Underwood’s season four take. She goes a little overboard in the chorus but overall, her voice is super powerful and Katy gives her a standing O. No doubt she’s through.
Amelia Hammer Harris (26, Lexington, musician) – The daughter of a famous songwriter gives “Feel it Right” a real R&B tinge and we hear just enough of it to know she’s going through.
Cade Foehner (21, Shelbyville, Tex., student) – Unlike Amelia, he takes the Portugal, the Man hit bluesy Texas grit. And all three judges give him a standing ovation. “Take me back to ’68!” Lionel said, comparing him to Robert Plant.
Harper Grace (16, McKinney, high school student) – She sang an original song in her audition so she’s back with another one “Rest in Peace.’ On the keyboard, she brings a mature, airy pop voice. Impressive. “Luke Bryan kept smiling at me and I kept blushing,” she said.
Two of the quirkiest characters in Hollywood are “alpaca” Noah Davis and hyper happy dorky Catie Turner.
Noah (18, Royal, Ariz.) – He brings decent strength and vulnerability to “Piece by Piece” with a bit of Clay Aiken harm. But the judges felt like he lacked confidence. So he might be on the fence.
Catie (17, Langhorne, Pa., high school student) – “If I’m going out, I’m going out with no regrets.” She is so charming and her voice just warms the heart. Her lyrical content is exceptional. She can stab you with a smile. They can’t possibly not move her to the top 24.
Two folks sing Daughtry’s “Home.” We hear their versions interspersed.
Brandon Elder (23, Arab, construction) is the dude who sang a song about his dead mom that made me teary eyed. He is still pretty raw and growls a lot.
Dennis Lorenzo (26, Philadelphia, singer) offers a smoother, cleaner version.
Maddie Poppe (20, Clarksville, Iowa) She opted for an original song, “Don’t Ever Let You Children Grow Up,” as her dad recommended. She has one of my favorite voices in the competition and her song was good enough to highlight her strengths.
Michelle Sussette – She taught the judges how to dance during her audition – sorta. She lost her voice at the most inopportune time. She doesn’t sound terrible during a very spirited performance. She has some charisma and “Idol” could use a little Latin flair.
Ron Bultongez (21, Plano, Tex.) – He opts for Phillip Philips’ “Home” and while he looks super nervous, his vocals are interesting. He is far from perfect but he brings emotive power, which matters more. “Home is created by the people,” he said.
Jonny Brenns (18, St. Augustine, Fla., college student) – He does not have his dad’s approval pursuing music and it hurts. I like his voice but he is a bit shaky during the chorus. And he botches the end. (But surprise! He makes it through…)
Crystal Alicea (20, Winter Haven, Fla.) – She struggled with lyrics during Hollywood. She struggles with “Set Fire With the Rain.” Her notes are all over the place and then seals her fate by forgetting her lines. “Idol” didn’t even bother posting her video. Ouch. “She didn’t have confidence,” Katy said. “Learn the lyrics, girl.”
Deonte Baker (26, Chicago, vocal coach) – He has some good moments and Lionel liked it. But Luke and Katy looked pained. No way he’s coming back.
Jurnee, a favorite early on, gets montaged, along with Trevor Holmes. They both thought the judges liked him. I don’t feel I heard enough of either to proffer a firm opinion.
Maddie Zahm (19, Boise, Idaho, special education teacher) felt tentative to me during her initial audition but she has blossomed in Hollywood. What we hear sounds rock solid in a “Up to the Mountain.” Katy thinks she’s holding back.
Shannon O’Hara (17, Mooresville, NC, nanny) – It’s not the cleanest vocal of “Up to the Mountain” but she can bring out the emotion, which matters more. Very pretty.
Genavieve Linkowski. (19, Goodrich, Mich., home school teacher) She of the nine siblings goes for Kesha’s “Praying.” This is a super hard song and she is off key at times but it’s pretty good. Is pretty good good enough? Probably not.
Garrett Jacobs (18, Bossier City, La) – He is of the bluesy variety and smartly picks Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.” He sounds decent but the judges feel like his voice is shot.
Brittany Holmes (28, Frisco, Tex., vocal coach) – She was rejected by the judges but the public voted her in during a DWTS promo. She is a professional, allowing us to “dive” into her feelings. The judges are clearly impressed.
Gabbii Jones (26, caretaker) – She has a time limit from her dad to make a go at this singing. But this “A Million Reasons” is super messy.
Thaddeus Johnson (25, Oklahoma City, server) – He goes for a Katy Perry “Rise” and gives it a lovely intense gospel feel. Katy gives him a standing ovation. He is in the top 50 for sure.
We hear a little bit of Kay Kay doing Adele, then Laine Hardy comes in. He’s the dude who whined about doing Justin Bieber during group. His Chris Stapleton is raspy as heck. The judges sound disappointed.
Caleb Lee Hutchinson (19, Dallas, GA) said he struggled being away from his family. The best shot to make the top 24 from Georgia charms the judges with “Your Man” by Josh Turner, Scotty McCreery’s tune. He isn’t the most charismatic on stage but his country sound hits the spot.
Final one we’ll hear: Michael Woodard. This bowling alley employee has a sweet soprano who decides to go Broadway with a “Cabaret” song, very different from his audition. His outfit looks like he’s trying out for “Grey’s Anatomy” but he has the judges on their feet. Katy puts her chair away and just stands to applaud.
Room 1 features Catie Turner, Maddie Zahn and Dennis Lorenzo.
Room 2 includes Crystal Alicea, Brandon Elder and Deonte Baker. It’s clearly the dead room. Lionel gives the bad news.
Room 3 features Jonny Brenns, Mara Justine and Ada Vox.
Thaddeus Johnson is inexplicably moved from room 1 to room 3. Is that just to mess with their heads??? Of course! In the end, it makes no difference because those are the two “live” rooms.
Here is the top 50, compiled by MJ’s Big Blog.
Females
Alyssa Raghu
Amalia Watty
Amelia Harris
Britney Holmes
Carly Moffa
Catie Turner
Christina Jones
Effie Passero
Gabby Barrett
Harper Grace
Julia Cole
Jurnee Siani
Kaitlann Runnels
Kassy Levels [AI15 Top 51]
Kay Kay Alexis
Kourtney Smith
Layla Spring
Lee Vasi*
Maddie Poppe (The Voice – No Turn S10)
Maddie Zahm
Mara Justine (America’s Got Talent S9)
Michelle Sussett
Shannon O’Hara
Victoria McQueenMales
Adam Sanders A.K.A. Ada Vox [AI12 Top 52]
Brandon Diaz (X Factor)
Cade Foehner
Caleb Hutchinson (The Voice No Turn S9)
Cody Martin
Dennis Lorenzo
Dominique Posey
Ephraim Bugumba (Storyteller)
Garrett Jacobs
Jonny Brenns
Justin Ray [AI9 Top 48]
Laine Hardy
Les Greene
Marcio Donaldson (AI15 Hollywood Week)
Michael J. Woodard
Milo Sposato
Noah Davis
Ricky Manning (The Voice Season 7)
Ron Bultongez
Samothias Sohmer
Stephen Quinn
Taylor Williams (Reportedly Taylor John Williams from Season 7)
Thaddeus Johnson [AI9 Top 48]
Trevor Holmes
Trevor McBane
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’This is just the beginning’: What’s next for local American Idol contestant
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Joshua Ward, a Wilmington teen, had to live with a secret for more than two months. For weeks he could not tell his friends and loved ones that his golden ticket to Hollywood did not get him very far.
But Ward is not letting this defeat keep him down.
The 16-year-old Ashley High School sophomore was featured briefly on last night’s episode of “American Idol.” His clips showed a range of emotions beginning with the thrill of being in Hollywood.
“This is gonna be the most amazing week of my life. This is so exciting!” a smiling Ward told the camera. “This is it. This is the dream, and it’s coming true now.”
But moments later, after a brief shot of Ward, who a graphic mistakenly said was from “Williamton, NC,” on stage in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, Ward was part of a montage of heartbroken contestants who learned they were going home and would not advance.
So now that the secret is out, WWAY caught up with Ward Tuesday.
“My heart sank. I was like here it is it’s coming to an end. It’s over, the dream is over,” Ward said. “At the time I was crushed and I couldn’t tell a soul.”
Ward beat thousands of hopefuls across the country for a golden ticket to Hollywood to compete on “American Idol.”
“One of 169 out of thousands that tried out,” Ward said. “That’s, that’s within itself that’s a blessing.”
His talent is undeniable, but it was not enough to win over the star judges during Hollywood week.
“I honestly really thought that it went well,” Ward said.
Joshua said it was hard seeing himself get so upset on TV the moment he got the news.
“As I stood in that room, in that confessional room crying as y’all saw last night. I knew I was like, ‘Man, this sucks’ but it’s not the end I’m coming back. I’m not done,” Ward said. “I’m not going to let this knock me down, I’m getting back up again.”
However, being sent home did not quite break his spirit.
“This is just the beginning,” Ward said. “This was like, it’s just a stepping stone in God’s major plan for my life. He’s given me a gift. And this was the first part. It’s one little piece.”
It is an experience that Joshua will never forget.
“That within itself is a journey that I will always remember and will be in a special place in my heart. Because it was my dream,” Ward said.
Joshua said he plans to keep fighting for his dream to become a star.
“I can do this. They liked me and just because I got one no now doesn’t mean I won’t get a yes later,” Ward said. “I’m not gonna give up at all. I’m gonna be back next year. I promise.”
As for now Joshua plans to continue singing and perfecting his talent. He is also preparing for his school’s upcoming football season. On Sundays he will be singing with his parents at his church, Impact Church.
Ward will take his passion to the Azalea Festival Parade in downtown Wilmington on Saturday, April 14. He is scheduled to sing the National Anthem.
“American Idol” airs Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. on WWAY ABC.
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’American Idol’ Recap: ’Easy’ Like Sunday Evening as Lionel Richie Takes Charge
Week two of ABC’s “American Idol” reboot found judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie loosening up as a trio, sometimes at the expense of the “babysitter” at the table: Richie. The “All Night Long” singer was on the receiving end of several whoopee cushion pranks — and one collapsed chair — as Perry and Bryan laughed on.
Still, Richie signed on to mentor and judge, and that he did to great effect on Sunday night’s (March 18) episode. Among the hopefuls: a karaoke singer, a trick horse rider, a boy that hopped on a Greyhound bus on a whim, a nanny, a young opera singer newly relocated to Los Angeles, a man who went into the foster care system at a young age, and a dynamite special education teacher.
Richie was impressive in how he doled out advice, whether it be telling a contestant that it is wise to put everything into the first song of a show, or advising another that he needs another year and a half, and how conviction is so important to winning over an audience. As the resident voice of reason, Richie is never cruel and quite helpful as he approaches vocalists during their auditions. It’s as if he is itching to start the job before the kids even get to Hollywood. And while he nearly wandered into Randy Jackson territory — name-dropping Michael Jackson, Prince, or his past with The Commodores (the latter hilariously parodied by Perry) — it doesn’t feel like bragging.
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Yes, there were a few joke auditions. Among them: Tyler “Couger” Gordon with a purported six-octave range; and Ryan Zamo’s massacre of Sara Barelleis’ “Gravity,” which seemed more of a way for the aspiring organic skincare product pusher to advertise his product than win a singing contest. Bryan saw right through him, telling him skincare was more his future, while Perry called it the “worst rendition” of the song she ever heard. But there were plenty of contenders in Perry’s expanding list of “Top 10” candidates to root for, too.
The episode, which opened with the three judges in a carpool karaoke-like moment singing along to Richie’s “Easy,” took us to auditions in Georgia, Nashville, Los Angeles and New York.
Among the first to go through to Hollywood: Red-haired 20-year-old Florida resident Crystal Alicea (pictured above), whose singing career so far was limited to karaoke. “You’ve got an ‘It’ factor,” said Perry after her performance of Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down. “I would totally follow you on Instagram.”
Alicea’s story of being bullied over weight issues, coupled with her supportive boyfriend (and healthy doses of teary drama), was enough to put her over the top with Richie, who told her, “You are likeable… The future is yours.”
Other contestants who vowed to make a strong impression followed: Texan Kristyn Harris yodeled her way to an improbable Golden Ticket (Perry isn’t convinced that her act is right for “Idol,” despite joining in for a dance); Johnny Brenns, an 18-year old who hopped a bus on a whim without his parent’s knowledge, snagged a ticket on the strength of an original song. After Bryan asked Brenns to “dig in” a little more with a different song,” Richie isn’t convinced he is ready for competition. Although he is right, he is overruled.
It isn’t all amateurs auditioning. As the bus rolls into Los Angeles, a former contestant on “The Voice,” 22-year old Ricky Manning (season 7, team Gwen Stefani) strolls in with a heartfelt original song about being lonely in the City of Angels, touching Perry and earning easy passage to Hollywood.
Still, while Los Angeles is populated with former reality contestants — and lots of singers with subpar original compositions — 26-year-old Modesto, California resident Effie Passaro earns a standing ovation and the ultimate compliment from Richie, who calls her a “patriot missile.” Originals can go either way in Hollywood. Some might recall the impressive season 12 finalist Angie Miller, but Passaro can be a fierce competitor if she reins it in a little.
Johnny White, an 18-year-old from Hickory, North Carolina, has a lot of potential and a sad back story of being born to a drug-addicted mother and a father in jail. His audition, singing James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World, “ is strong (thanks to his vocal teacher, Mrs. Finley), but Richie decides he needs a little lesson in restraint. “Every time you feel like you want to explode, wait.” This is good advice to take to Hollywood, as White may not end up the top ten contender Perry predicts him to be.
Caleb Lee Hutchinson, an 18-year old baritone who does a mean imitation of Bryan, sailed through to Hollywood, as did 17-year old nanny Shannon O’ Hare (this season’s answer to season 7 alum Brooke White), who Richie deems a major threat after hearing her power away at “When We Were Young” by Adele.
But there is still serious competition ahead with soulful rocker Amelia Hammer Harris, whose father, Jack Hammer, wrote “Great Balls of Fire” and “Yakety Yak.” Her attack on the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” grabs the ear of Richie (The Commodores opened for The Stones) and Perry is shocked that at 26, success still has eluded Harris.
Twins are never a sure bet on “Idol,” and even though Julian and Milo Sposato both went through with their musical duet of Bruno Mars’ “Runaway Baby,” it feels more like a Battle Round on “The Voice,” with Julian emerging the victor leaving Milo open for the steal. But this is “Idol,” and there won’t be a repeat of this twofer in Hollywood. Only one will move forward. The drama is unfolding already.
At 27, Les Greene from Baltimore is among the older contestants, and with the tickets already doled out to many talented teens, he has a lot to prove. His audition is raw as he practically screams the lyrics to “A Change is Gonna Come.” Bryan’s take: “You’re a Ferrari… you’re rugged,” and wonders if he can handle singing five nights a week on a potential “Idol” tour. Perry agrees, but Greene gets three “yes” votes.
Finally, 19-year old special education teacher Maddie Zahm, accompanied by her best friend Marcus, who has Down’s Syndrome, strapped on a guitar and made a serious run for the the top 12 with an inspired version of Dua Lipa’s “New Rules.” Not only was this the most memorable audition thus far, Zahm’s phrasing of the song and fearless cover of Perry’s “Firework” showed serious chops.
Auditions continue Monday night on ABC.
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’American Idol’ Contestant Awkwardly Brings Up Taylor Swift to Katy Perry
Awkward! Katy Perry kept her cool when Taylor Swift was brought up during a recent American Idol audition — even though viewers were likely cringing at home.
During a quick montage, a contestant was asked what artist he most looks up to. Cautious before answering, he admitted: “I’m sorry for this Katy … Taylor Swift.”
Biggest Celebrity FeudsPerry, who is a judge along with Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, quickly replied: “Oh, you don’t have to be sorry!”
When the aspiring singer added that he loves Swift, Perry quipped: “I love her, as a songwriter as well.”
Taylor Swift’s Songs Decoded Taylor Swift performs onstage at the Z100’s Jingle Ball 2017 on December 8, 2017 in New York City. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesPerry and Swift, of course, have had their ups and downs. The former friends had a falling out years ago over a conflict with their backup dancers. “She basically tried to sabotage an entire arena tour. She tried to hire a bunch of people out from under me,” Swift claimed in a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, though she did not specify who she was referring to at the time.
Three years later, Perry would tell James Corden that Swift “started” the feud and it was time to “finish it.”
Katy Perry’s Craziest Style Moments“I tried to talk to her about it and she wouldn’t speak to me,” Perry alleged in May 2017. “I do the right thing any time that it feels like a fumble. It was a full shutdown and then she writes a song about me, and I’m like, ‘OK, cool, cool, cool. That’s how you want to deal with it? Karma!”
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’American Idol’ contestant didn’t love Katy Perry kissing him
CARSON, CA – MAY 13: Katy Perry performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM’s 2017 Wango Tango at StubHub Center on May 13, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
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Katy Perry återförenad med Orlando Bloom
Men sedan dess har det tisslats och tasslats otaliga gånger om en återförening – och nu tyder faktiskt det mest på att det stämmer. LÄS MER: Gwyneth Paltrows hemliga sexklubb Nyligen gifte sig Katys bror David, och under ett tal bekräftade hon nämligen att de faktiskt är tillsammans.– I sitt tal sa hon om Orlando: ”Vi har det bra ihop – men inte tillräckligt bra för att han ska gå som dejt på bröllopet”, säger en av gästerna till US Magazine. Hur länge de har varit tillsammans vet de nog bara själva, men för en månad sedan lyckades ihärdiga fans genom olika Instagram-inlägg klura ut att de befann sig på samma semesterort på Maldiverna samtidigt. LÄS MER: Anja Pärsons smärtsamma uppbrott med Filippa – De är ihop igen. Katy vill få saker att fungera den här gången.
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American Idol 2018: Everything you need to know
Popular singing competition American Idol will return to ABC next month The show originally ran from 2002 to 2016 and consistently drew high ratingsA new slate of celebrity judges has been lined up for the new 2018 rendition
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The show, which originally ran from 2002 to 2016, famously featured judges Simon Cowell, Paula Adbul and Randy Jackson. During its run, a number of winners and other top finishers went on to score major radio hits.
Here’s everything you need to know about when the new season premieres, who the judges are, who the host is, who the show’s previous winners are, its schedule and what happened to American Idol alumni Leah LaBelle.
After a successful run from 2002 to 2016, American Idol is set to return to our screens this year
When does American Idol 2018 start?
American Idol 2018 will premiere on Sunday, March 11 at 8:00 PM ET.
Who are the 2018 American Idol judges?
The American Idol judges for the 2018 season will be Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Ritchie.
The new judge panel will differ significantly from previous seasons of American Idol, which predominantly featured Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson and a rotating cast of celebrity judges, which included Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Steven Tyler.
Who is the host of American Idol?
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will be returning in 2018 as host for the new season.
Seacrest previously hosted American Idol during its original run from 2002 to 2016.
When and where are the American Idol auditions?
The auditions for the 2018 season of American Idol were held in New York from October 3 – 4, 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana on October 14, 2017, Nashville, Tennessee from October 19 – 20, 2017, Savannah, Georgia from October 28 – 29, 2017 and Los Angeles from November 16 – 17, 2017.
Audition dates and locations for a potential 2019 season of American Idol have yet to be announced.
American Idol winners list
Over the years, a number of American Idol winners have gone on to make it big. Here’s a quick look at the past winners from previous iterations of American Idol during its original run:
Season 1 – Kelly Clarkson
Season 2 – Ruben Studdard
Season 3 – Fantasia Barrino
Season 4 – Carrie Underwood
Season 5 – Taylor Hicks
Season 6 – Jordin Sparks
Season 7 – David Cook
Season 8 – Kris Allen
Season 9 – Lee DeWyze
Season 10 – Scotty McCreery
Season 11 – Phillip Phillips
Season 12 – Candice Glover
Season 13 – Caleb Johnson
Season 14 – Nick Fradiani
Season 15 – Trent Harmon
When is American Idol on TV?
The 2018 season of American Idol can be seen on ABC on Sundays and Mondays at 8:00PM ET starting March 11.
That puts the show’s revival season in direct competition with The Voice, which is aired at the same time on NBC on Monday nights.
What happened to Leah Labelle?
Leah LaBelle was on the third season of American Idol’s twelfth place finalist.
In 2011, she signed a joint recording deal with Epic Records, So So Def Recordings and Pharrell Williams’s label I Am Other. She released singles Sexify in 2012 and Lolita in 2013.
Saldy, LaBelle passed away on January 31, 2018 at age 31 in a car accident. Her husband, former NBA player Rasual Butler, was also killed in the crash.
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American Idol: Everything You Need to Know
Popular singing competition American Idol will return to ABC next month The show originally ran from 2002 to 2016 and consistently drew high ratingsA new slate of celebrity judges has been lined up for the new 2018 rendition
e-mail1
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commentsPopular prime-time singing competition American Idol is slated to undergo a revival this year for its 16th season.
The show, which originally ran from 2002 to 2016, famously featured judges Simon Cowell, Paula Adbul and Randy Jackson. During its run, a number of winners and other top finishers went on to score major radio hits.
Here’s everything you need to know about when the new season premieres, who the judges are, who the host is, who the show’s previous winners are, its schedule and what happened to American Idol alumni Leah LaBelle.
After a successful run from 2002 to 2016, American Idol is set to return to our screens this year
When does American Idol 2018 premiere?
American Idol 2018 will premiere on Sunday, March 11 at 8:00 PM ET.
Who are the American Idol 2018 judges?
The new hosts for the 2018 season of American Idol will be Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Ritchie.
The new judge panel will differ significantly from previous seasons of American Idol, which predominantly featured Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson and a rotating cast of celebrity judges, which included Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Steven Tyler.
Who is the host of American Idol?
Ryan Seacrest will be returning as host for the new season of American Idol.
Seacrest previously hosted American Idol during its original run from 2002 to 2016.
When and where are the American Idol auditions?
The auditions for the 2018 season of American Idol were held in New York from October 3 – 4, 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana on October 14, 2017, Nashville, Tennessee from October 19 – 20, 2017, Savannah, Georgia from October 28 – 29, 2017 and Los Angeles from November 16 – 17, 2017.
Audition dates and locations for a potential 2019 season of American Idol have yet to be announced.
American Idol winners list
Over the years, a number of American Idol winners have gone on to make it big. Here’s a quick look at the past winners from previous iterations of American Idol during its original run:
Season 1 – Kelly Clarkson
Season 2 – Ruben Studdard
Season 3 – Fantasia Barrino
Season 4 – Carrie Underwood
Season 5 – Taylor Hicks
Season 6 – Jordin Sparks
Season 7 – David Cook
Season 8 – Kris Allen
Season 9 – Lee DeWyze
Season 10 – Scotty McCreery
Season 11 – Phillip Phillips
Season 12 – Candice Glover
Season 13 – Caleb Johnson
Season 14 – Nick Fradiani
Season 15 – Trent Harmon
American Idol TV Schedule
The 2018 season of American Idol can be seen on ABC on Sundays and Mondays at 8:00PM ET starting March 11.
That puts the show’s revival season in direct competition with The Voice, which is aired at the same time on NBC on Monday nights.
What happened Leah Labelle?
Leah LaBelle was the third season of American Idol’s twelfth place finalist.
In 2011, she signed a joint recording deal with Epic Records, So So Def Recordings and Pharrell Williams’s label I Am Other. She released singles Sexify in 2012 and Lolita in 2013.
Saldy, LaBelle passed away on January 31, 2018 at age 31 in a car accident. Her husband, former NBA player Rasual Butler, was also killed in the crash.