American Idol is just a week away from naming a new winner, but according to some vocal viewers, one of the contestants most deserving of that honor isn’t even in the running anymore.

From Benson Boone to Lauren Daigle to Tori Kelly to Kane Brown, see which singers vied for a ticket to Hollywood on 'American Idol' — and in some cases, didn't even make it out of the audition ...

"American Idol" judges Katy Perry, left, and Luke Bryan, right, with a bird on his shoulder, on the season 21 premiere on ABC on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.

‘American Idol’ Sends Four Singers Into Top 24 After Wild Showstopper Round. Gil Kaufman. Mon, April 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM UTC. 3 min read. Like gladiators entering the arena, 62 aspiring ...

Read on for a list of the Top 20 singers remaining in the competition, complete with video of this week’s performances. We’re also pouring one — er, six — out for those who got the boot ...

American Idol 2023 is here, and fans are excited to see who moves forward after duets week airs on April 3, 2023. The season is full of fantastic singers, and soon, viewers will see who moves on ...

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Some household names in music like Carrie Underwood got their start on "American Idol," but there are a handful of famous singers who tried out and didn’t make the cut.

‘American Idol’ Sends Four Singers Into Top 24 After Wild Showstopper Round. Sixty-two came in and now 42 will have to face off in a new head-to-head round to earn the 20 remaining spots.