America's version of Pop Idol debutes on FOX. In this episode, the first auditions ever are shown.
Things begin to heat up in the competition, as the contestants learn they must learn singing routines, and sing in pairs of three to four.
The contestants sing their hearts out, hoping to win your vote.
The show went to Chicago for a special 2 hour season premiere.
There were auditions in Denver, Colorado. Some were obviously lacking in talent, while others made it to the next round.
Welcome to where Clay Aiken and Fantasia were found on American Idol! North Carolina had so many attendees that Idol fitted this into a 2-hour event!
The auditions go to San Francisco where Simon walks out.
Does Las Vegas have what it takes to be the next American Idol? Find out in this episode.
Does Austin Texas have anyone that might become the next American Idol? Find out who gets the golden ticket to Hollywood in this episode.
American Idol went to Boston, which was the final audition city aired before the Hollywood rounds.
Its the first night in Hollywood. Some will crack under the pressure, but the real stars will shine.
Welcome back to Hollywood as the singers team up in groups of 3 or 4 singers to please the judges. Who will crack under the pressure? Can they get along with each other? Find out in this episode.
The Holly wood Contestants have a one-on-one talk with the judges, and then the 24 semifinalists-12 males and 12 females,are revealed.
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?
Performing tonight is:
Ayla Brown,
Becky O'Donohue,
Brenna Gethers,
Heather Cox,
Katharine McPhee,
Kellie Pickler,
Kinnik Sky,
Lisa Tucker,
Mandisa,
Melissa McGhee,
Paris Bennett,
Stevie Scott
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?
Performing Tonight is:
Ace Young,
Bobby Bennett,
Bucky Covington,
Chris Daughtry,
David Radford,
Elliott Yamin,
Gedeon McKinney,
Jose "Sway" Penala,
Kevin Covais,
Patrick Hall,
Taylor Hicks,
Will Makar
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Will your favorites return?
Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home?
Performing tonight are
Ayla Brown,
Brenna Gethers,
Heather Cox,
Katharine McPhee,
Kellie Pickler,
Kinnik Sky,
Lisa Tucker,
Mandisa,
Melissa McGhee,
Paris Bennett,
The Top 10 boys perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing next week? America will decide.
Performing Tonight is:
Ace Young,
Bucky Covington,
Chris Daughtry,
David Radford,
Elliott Yamin,
Gedeon McKinney,
Jose "Sway" Penala,
Kevin Covais,
Taylor Hicks,
Will Makar
The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest votes will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown
The top 8 girls(out of 16 contestants) perform.
The competition is cut down to the top 12 when two more guys and two more girls are eliminated.
One of the members of the Top 12 will get eliminated.
The top 11 perform their song choices live.
One of the top 11 will be removed from the line-up, find out who.
The top 10 perform the songs of the 21st century.
One of the Top ten will be eliminated- find out later. Also, Shakira performs.
The top nine perform country songs with the help of Kenny Rogers.
One of the top nine is eliminated, bring the competition down to eight.
It is Queen Week on American Idol, and the top eight must choose one of Queen's songs. The competition is fierce, so who will shine tonight.
The remaining six finalists perform classic love songs, and behind the scenes with Andrea Bocelli as he helps the contestants with their performances.
Andrea Bocelli sings "Because We Believe," and one of the six remaining finalists is voted off.
The top 5 perform two songs tonight. The first is from the year they were born, and the second is from this week's Billboard Top 10 charts.
It's down to three: Taylor, Katherine, and Elliot. Who will go home, and who will perform in the finale? Recording executive Clive Davis helps out the three.
It's Soul Patrol vs. McPheever in this battle of the sexes. Only one will be your American Idol, so who will you choose? Also, Daniel Powter stops by and sings the hit-single 'Bad Day'.
The winner American Idol, season 5 is announced, and will go on to a record deal, fame, and fortune.
American Idol has dedicated this night to give back to people in Africa and the USA that live in poverty by staging a benefit night. A number of stars will appear along with the final six members of Idol and some well known singers performing. Every vote cast would raise money from sponsors to go to these charities.
The first stop for American Idol 6 is a stop in Minneapolis, MN.
for Randy, Paula and Simon to hold auditions.
Randy, Paula and Simon audition singers in Seattle, WA. for American Idol 6.
American Idol heads to Memphis in order to see the best, as well as the worst, that Memphis has to offer.
American Idol heads to New York City in order to see the best, as well as the worst, that New York has to offer.
Randy, Paula and Simon head to Birmingham, Alabama to audition performers for American Idol 6.
Randy, Paula and Simon go to Los Angeles to audition singers for American Idol 6.
Randy, Paula and Simon go to San Antonio to audition contestants for American Idol 6.
The rest of the best auditions from around the country not shown in the previous episodes.
All the people who made it past the audition stage now went to Hollywood, and performed on stage. The judges quickly eliminated half the contestants. The contestants then got into groups of three, and had to sing a song with a semi-famous singer, and more contestants were cut. Finally, the judges dived the aspiring singers into three different rooms - two which would make up the 32 that would move on, and one room which would mark the end of the road.
The remaining 32 perform for the judges and find out if they're going on to the next round or will be packing their bags.
The Top 12 male contestants will compete to see who moves on towards becoming the next American Idol.
The Top 12 female contestants compete to see who moves on towards becoming the next American Idol.
The first major vote off finds a pair of both men and women being voted off of the cast. Fantasia Barrino returns to perform.
The Top ten men remaining will compete to see who goes on to compete on American Idol.
The remaining 10 girls on American Idol perform to see who will be back to sing again next week.
Twenty contestants await to see which of the four (2 boys and 2 girls) will be eliminated from this week's show. Kellie Pickler returns from season 5 to perform a song.
The eight remaining men will compete to remain as the final 12 who will go on perform on American Idol.
The eight women will fight it out to see which 6 move on towards becoming the next American Idol.
This week will see four contestants voted off, two boys and two girls. An guest musical appearance by past American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was also performed.
The twelve performers sing songs from Diana Ross and the Supremes while receiving coaching from Diana Ross herself.
The remaining twelve performers wait out the decision of the viewers of who was eliminated on this night. Diana Ross performs.
The final eleven performers will sing from a choice of songs from the British Invasion. Guests Peter Noone and Lulu will handle the boys and girls coaching respectively.
The remaining eleven contestants await the results of the nights vote off as judged by the viewers. Lulu and Peter Noone perform.
The top ten contestants perform their choice of Pop hits and will get special coaching from Gwen Stefani.
Down to nine left after the viewers vote off the next contestant. Gwen Stefani and Akon perform.
Tony Bennett is here to coach the nine remaining contestants for a week of singing contemporary American classic tunes.
The remaining nine wait to see who was voted off by the viewers. Michael Bublé stepped in to perform for an ill Tony Bennett.
The final eight will compete this week with a Latino flavor. The contestants will be coached by Jennifer Lopez.
The final eight gather awaiting the results of who will be eliminated this week. Jennifer Lopez and Akon perform.
The top 7 finalist perform country tunes with help from singer Martina McBride.
The seven finalists await to find out which contestant is voted off. Martina McBride and Fergie perform.
A special night in which all competitors will sing a song of inspiration. With special guest Bono.
The six finalists, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Phil Stacey, Jordin Sparks, Lakisha Jones and Melinda Doolittle perform songs from, and are coached by Jon Bon Jovi.
The final 6 contestants await word on which 2 performers will be voted out this week. Robin Thicke and Bon Jovi give a guest performance.
Tonights final four will compete by singing Bee Gees songs and being coached by Barry Gibb himself.
The final four of LaKisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Melinda Lewis and Jordin Sparks await the decision of who was voted off by the fans. Pink and Barry Gibb are guest performers.
The Top 3 performers battle it out to reach the finals. This weeks theme is a Judge's choice, Clive Davis' choice and the contestants choice of songs.
The final three, Melinda Doolitle, Blake Lewis and Jordine Sparks return to find out who will be eliminated and which two move on to the American Idol season 6 finals.
Blake and Jordin square off, and sing three songs - a song of their choosing, a song they sang previously on the show, and the winner's first single, "This is My Now".
The results of the previous night's performances are presented, and the Top 12 Performers reunite before announcing the winner of the sixth season of American Idol.
The annual fund raiser for U.S. and international charities known as "Idol Gives Back" will feature appearances by Barack Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Bono, Mariah Carey, Billy Crystal, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Celine Dion, Fergie, John Legend, Annie Lennox, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Maroon 5, Brad Pitt, Snoop Dogg, Kiefer Sutherland, Carrie Underwood, Robin Williams and Reese Witherspoon.
The beginning of season seven starts with auditions from Philadelphia, PA.
A second round of auditions moves the judges to Dallas, Texas.
The auditions move to San Diego as the best and worst clips will be revealed.
The judges move to Charleston for the round four of auditions, choosing this season's contestants for a trip to Hollywood.
The judges head to Omaha, Nebraska for round five of the best and worst auditions for a chance to head to Hollywood.
The show heads to Miami where the judges audition both good and bad singers from the area.
The seventh and final week of auditions moves to Atlanta, GA, where the judges will hear both the best and worst singers the area has to offer.
A look at the auditions from previous cities which have yet to air.
The contestants try to reach the top 24 while enduring a grueling rehearsal and audition schedule in the Hollywood round.
The cuts are revealed with 24 competitors remaining, 12 men and 12 women.
The busy week begins as the 12 male contestants perform for the first time.
It's the females turn at the mic as the twelve contestants hit the stage for the first time in competition in front of the judges.
The top 24 find out who will be the first of four voted off the show, two men and two women.
The remaining ten male singers perform in the second round of the competition.
The remaining ten female singers perform in the second round of the competition.
2 men and 2 women of the 20 contestants are voted off the show.
It's 1980's night as the eight remaining males perform a song from that era.
It's 1980's night as the eight remaining females perform a song from that era.
The 12 finalists are revealed as 2 more men and women are voted off the show.
All 12 finalists, the 6 males and 6 females perform in this episode from The Beatles songbook.
Now that all 12 contestants have given their performance, one will be sent home. Also, this years music mentors are revealed.
The remaining eleven contestants take to the stage in a two hour episode singing more songs from the Beatles songbook.
One of the eleven finalists will be voted off the show.
The surviving ten performers will each sing a song from the year in which they were born.
Another of the ten remaining contestants is voted off the show. Kimberly Locke returns to perform a song.
The remaining nine competitors perform on stage singing songs from Dolly Parton's career.
Another of the nine remaining contestants is voted off the show. Dolly Parton is the guest performer, along with the Clark Brothers, season one winners of "Next Great American Band."
The remaining eight contestants perform songs of inspiration for this episode.
Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks make a guest appearance and perform a song. One of the remaining eight contestants is eliminated from the competition.
The remaining seven contestants perform.
The songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber are performed by the remaining six contestants.
Guest Andrew Lloyd Webber performs before one more of the six finalists are voted off.
The final five contestants perform the songs of Neil Diamond.
One of the five remaining contestants is voted off the show. Guest performers Neil Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield sing.
The final four contestants sing songs from the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame.
The final three will be determined tonight as one more contestant is eliminated.
The final three contestants will be required to sing three songs each, a judge's choice, a producer's choice and a choice of their own.
The finals will be set after tonight's episode when one of the final three contestants, David Archuleta, David Cook or Syesha Mercado is eliminated.
Live from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live, the two finalists, David Cook and David Archuleta, compete for one last time.
The final two contestants David Cook and David Archuleta have battled it out to the finals. Now tonight one of them will be crowned as the American Idol champion. The top 12 finalists will reunite on the stage at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live.
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
The judges move to San Francisco to audition the next group of singers.
More than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for auditions for Season 8 of American Idol in Louisville.
12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chance to be on season 8 of American Idol.
Thousands of hopeful auditioners streamed into Salt Lake City for their chance to show us that they have the talent to be the next American Idol.
The final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search for the next American Idol.
The first round in Hollywood begins as the judges take a look at this seasons talent.
The second installment of the Hollywood performances continue.
The singing hopefuls continue their journey in Hollywood as they try for a spot in the Top 36.
The contestants from all over the country have performed tirelessly in front of the judges and faced stiff competition while in Hollywood. Now it's time they reveal the Top 36 who will move on and have a chance at becoming this year's American Idol.
Let the competition begin, as the first 12 of 36 semifinalists performs.
The first nine contestants are cut and three move on to the finals.
The second group of 12 contestants take the stage for their chance of moving on to the finals.
The second set of 3 finalists are chosen, while nine more contestants are released.
The third group of 12 performers take the stage for a chance of being named one of the three who will be moving on to the next round.
Nine singers are eliminated as 3 more are chosen to remain from the final pool of 12 performers.
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
One of the remaining 11 contestants are voted off the show.
The third showcase features songs from the Motown song library. Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy make an appearance.
Smokey Robinson and Ruben Studdard perform live before one more contestant is eliminated.
The remaining nine performers take the stage for your vote.
The nine remaining finalist will see one more voted off. Also, a performance by season 7 winner David Cook and Lady GaGa.
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
Former season five contestant Kellie Pickler comes back to perform before one more singer is eliminated.
The remaining seven performers take the stage to sing songs from the cinema. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino acts as the guest mentor.
It's the end of a dream for one of the remaining seven contestants as another singer is eliminated. Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus each perform.
The seven remaining singers will be challenged with a disco tune theme.
This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harry Casey, Thelma Houston and Freda Payne singing a medley of the genres gems. Also, season 7 runner up David Archuleta stops by to sing a song.
This week's performances will come from the songbook of the Rat Pack, the 1960's cool crooners who also went by the names of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks returns to the stage for a performance before one more contestant is released.
Guest mentor Slash, (Guns 'n Roses, Velvet Revolver) help the remaining four singers with their rock songs for this week's performance.
The votes are in and 1 more of the remaining 4 singers are dismissed from the series. Also included are performances from No Doubt and Daughtry.
The series 300th episode finds the Top 3 singers performing two songs apiece in the performance edition.
Tonight will reveal the final two contestants after one more singer is eliminated. Songstress Katy Perry and season six winner Jordin Sparks make an appearance.
Presented live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the final performances from the Top 2 contestants in their last competition.
The season 8 finale live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, features a reunion of the Top 13 finalists before naming this season's winner.
Hopefuls flock to Boston to audition for the judges.
R&B singer Usher mentors the 10 finalists as they prepare to perform.
Usher performs; another contestant is eliminated.
The nine remaining singers perform songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Rihanna performs; another contestant is eliminated.
The auditions kick off in New Jersey, home of the fist pump. The contestants prove that they have what it takes to make it through to Hollywood. With Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson filling the judges seats, it proves to be a lot harder then it looks and many hearts are broken and many dreams fulfilled.
Week two of Auditions and this week they are in New Orleans to see if they can find the next American Idol! Things start off good and slowly dwindle. However they recover and show that the south has talent and know what it takes to make it to the next round in Hollywood!
The auditions move on to Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week and the hopefuls line up to have their 2 minutes of Fame and go for the chance to get their golden ticket to Hollywood. The auditions go well with an especially touching story with a interesting voice to go with it.
Auditions are in full swing as they move onto the "Show Me State" Austin, Texas. Auditions really live up in Texas and they live up to their nickname. However, like in every state, they hit a rough patch at time to time.
The stage is set in Los Angeles this week and the hopefuls that await wait to prove that they have what it takes to make it into Hollywood week. However, the talent proves less than worthy for the entertainment capital of the world.
The auditions come to a close and San Francisco is the last on the stop to Hollywood. With the worst week behind them in Los Angeles, the stage is set and the talent is improved 10 fold. The auditions kick off and thousands wait for their chance at stardom.
With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that holds in the rooms. With the individuals hoping to make a name for themselves, who is going to outshine the rest and make it through to the next round?
It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to separate and form new groups and make new friends. Which group is going to make it through to the next round and which are going home? The judges decide.
Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges that they did not make the wrong choice from choosing from the Group Week. This week they are solo with the help of the band or their own instrument.
The 61 contestants are going to have to sing the Beatles to show that they have what it takes to handle the pressure of the competition. A lot happens in the 2 hour show. A contestant gets married, hearts are broken and one judge doesn't know if it is possible to continue to tell people the bad news that they didn't make it through. Some of the Top 24 are revealed.
The eliminations continue to reveal the Top 24 contestants for the American Idol Live Shows. With a lot riding on this and after Jennifer's big blow up, will she been able to go on? The contestants await their fate.
The Top 12 Boys perform. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin, Robbie Rosen, Scott McCreery, Stefano Langone, Paul McDonald, Jacob Lusk, and Casey Abrams take to the stage to show that they have what it takes to be the next American Idol. Who will outshine the rest and who will fall short?
The Top 12 Girls perform and Naima Adedapo, Lauren Alaina, Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Lauren Turner, TaTynisa Wilson, Rachel Zevita, and Julie Zorrilla each perform at their best to show that they have what it takes to make it to the next stage in the competition. Is there the next American Idol in this bunch?
The results are in and the Top 24 are going to be cut down to 13 tonight. This is the most cut at this point in the competition and all hopefuls are nervous. Who has made the cut to be part of America's Top 10 and the 3 Wildcard spots? Jennifer Lopez's new music video is also premiered.
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scott McCreery, Paul McDonald, Ashthon Jones, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are up for the spot of American Idol as the Top 13 perform for the spot into the next round. Who will show that they can sing the best?
The Votes are in for the first eliminations of the Top 13. With Adam Lambert and Diddy Dirty Money performing tonight, the hopefuls all get a taste of fame when they go to the premiere of "Red Riding Hood" and see their home. Unfortunately the results are in and it is Ashthon Jones who gets voted out of the competition.
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo take to the stage to sing a song from the year they were born. One contestants sings a song never before attempted on American Idol.
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are all in danger of going home tonight. With Lee DeWyze performing tonight as well as The Black Eyed Peas, the results are in and who is going to have to sing to try to save themselves in the competition?
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo take to the stage to compete for the Top 10 spots and the chance to go on the American Idol tour. Who will show their best as American Idol goes Motown this week.
Results time and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are all on the chopping block tonight. Who will be going home? Guest singers Sugarland and Jennifer Hudson joins the American Idol Stage with a surprise guest too!
After the save last week of Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo and Casey Abrams perform again for the public vote. Who will be able to show their talent and avoid elimination in the results show?
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo once again are on the chopping block, but this time 2 are going home. Special guest singers: Jamie Fox with Will I.Am. and Fantasia.
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are up to perform Rock and Roll week and one contestant surprises even the judges.
Results night and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are in danger of leaving the competition. Guest stars Constintine Maroulis and Iggy Pop perform and a VERY shocking result.
With Pia Toscano gone from last week, Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are performing Soundtrack Week and each one brings a little bit more to the table. Who will outshine the rest?
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are on the chopping block tonight for eliminations. Guest stars: Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldine and Rihanna.
With Paul McDonald gone from last week, Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are left to fight for their spot as the American Idol. Who will outshine and prove that they have what it takes to be the winner?
Results night and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are in danger of ending their journey on the American Idol stage. Special guests: Dave Cook and Katy Perry
Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhard, James Durbin and Casey Abrams are going for the win as they sing the songs of Carol King. Special guest appearances of Babyface and Miley Cyrus.
The results are in and Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhard, James Durbin and Casey Abrams are in danger of leaving the competition. Special quests: Crystal Bowersox and Bruno Mars.
The Top 5: James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Jacob Lusk take to the stage to prove that they have what it takes to make it to the finals. With three weeks left, it is coming to the end soon! Guest mentor: Cheryl Crow.
Results night and Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and Haley Reinhart are in danger of going home tonight. Musical Guests: Lady Antebellum and Jennifer Lopez
With Jacob Lusk out of the competition, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and Haley Reinhart are the final four to battle for the spot as The American Idol. Guest mentor: Lady Gaga. They tackle two rounds. Round One: Song that inspires them. Round Two: Songs from Leiber and Stoller.
Results Night and James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina, and Scotty McCreery wait for the decision of America to see if they go home in style or just goes home. Guest stars: Enrique Inglesias and Jordin Sparks and a video performance from Lady Gaga. Plus the debut of Steven Tyler's new music video.
The final three: Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart, are battling it out tonight for the Finale. One contestant each shine through and one take takes a slip on stage.
Results night and Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart and Lauren Alaina are in danger of leaving their chance to be the next American Idol. Musical Guests, Il Volo, Nicole Scherzinger featuring 50 Cent. The hopefuls get to go back to their home towns.
The final showdown between Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina happens with three rounds. Round One: Contestant's Pick. Round Two: George Strait and Carrie Underwood Pick. Round Three: Single song if they win. The tension is high and a ruptured vocal cord could mean the end for one contestant. Guest star: Taio Cruz
The Results are in and after a bunch of musical performances from a number of artists, the decision is that the winner of American Idol Season 10 is...
Auditions start out in Savannah, Georgia. Judges Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez shuffle through the acts to find the next American Idol. Savannah explodes with talent from the start, but like all things, that doesn't last for that long.
The auditions move on to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the talent is hot. In the city of champions several get their ticket to Hollywood.
The auditions continue in San Diego, CA. This time the stage is set aboard the U.S.S. Midway and the judges are getting used to the noises it brings. The judges are shocked when the daughter of a celebrity comes on stage to sing.
Auditions continue in Aspen, Colorado and the spirits are high like the altitude. The judges hear the talent and are impressed with a lot of singers. However, one singer goes over the top with the gimmicks.
Auditions are held in Galveston, Texas with the Headquarters in Houston, Texas. The judges listen to the singers who show promise. One of the contestants goes as far as to wanting to start their own revolution.
The auditions continue in Portland, Oregon. This is the first time being in the City of Roses and the talent keeps flying. Interesting singers mixed with amazing singers with the blend of perfect harmony.
The auditions come to an end in St. Louis, Missouri. Also Madonna previews her video "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.
The Hollywood Round begins and the contestants are ready to show what it takes to make it. However, when familiar faces go home, people start to question. One contestant can't handle the pressure and falls off the stage.
The Hollywood Round continues and moves onto Group Week. The remaining 185 singers are formed into groups and there is a bug going around as 3 contestants get a touch of the flu.
Group Round and Individual performances are tonight and the Idol "Bug" claims more victims that cause them to faint on stage. However, the ones that are feeling at their top game perform and outshine them all. Next round is Vegas for those who made it through.
The 70 contestants move on to Las Vegas to form into groups again. They have to perform with full costume, choreography and the band. As the groups get through to the next round and some go home, there is a twist at the end that sends even more packing to make 70 contestants into only 42. Next week are solo acts as they battle for the Top 24.
After singing for their lives, 42 contestants are going to have to be reduced to the Top 24. As fears and anxieties ring throughout the room, the contestants reminisce on their time on Idol and if it was enough to be able to be counted among the Top 24 or go home packing.
The Top 24 are revealed after the 10 remaining spots are handed out to the waiting contestants. They are all in shock and dismay as Randy, Jennifer and Steven give the verdict. However, at the end of the night, the judges want to bring in another guy into the competition making it a Top 25.
With 5 spots open for the Top 10, the guys perform on the Idol stage to show America that they have what it takes to be the next American Idol. One boy gets added to the mix and makes the Top 12 Boys into the Top 13 Boys. They reveal him toward the end of the show.
The Top 12 Girls take to the stage and show off their vocals to prove to the judges that they have what it takes. Randy, Steven and Jennifer listen as the girls impress and bore them.
The results are in from the two nights and the Top 10 spots that America chose are open for grabs. On top of it, the judges make up a sing-off with six contestants to see who will make their 3 Wild Card picks. The Top 13 Finalists are chosen.
In a special Guys vs. Girls night, the Top 13 take on songs of Stevie Wonder and the Late Whitney Houston. The guys singing Stevie and the girls singing Whitney. Who will stand out to make it through?
Results night and one contestant has to go home. With the millions of votes in, who has done enough to be able to not be in the bottom two? Musical Guests: Lauren Alaina and Mary J. Blige.
The remaining contestants compete for their spot in the competition and Ryan comes out and reveals that one contestant was eliminated due to an outstanding warrant. Who stood out in the competition to be able to claim the night?
The results are in and after the elimination of Jermaine Jones from outstanding warrants, the show goes on with another elimination. Musical Guests: Demi Lovato and Chris Daughtry.
The Top 10 take to the stage to show that they have what it takes to stay in the competition. Tonight they are taking on the songs of Billy Joel. Each show that they don't want to go anywhere, but was it enough?
The Top 10 will be reduced to 9 tonight as the remaining contestants wait to hear their fate and whether they get to move in the mansion or not. Musical Guests: Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart
With Erica out of the running, Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips are going to show that they have what it takes. The judges get excited when they hear the tone that they stand up 5 times. Which are going to stand out?
The results are in and for Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips , the stress is on them. Musical Guests: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.
Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips sing for their time on American Idol. This week it is 80's Week. Mentors Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal join Jimmy Iovine.
Results Time and for Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips it could be the end of the road for one of them as 8 becomes 7. Musical Guests: "The Wanted" and Kelly Pickler.
With Deandre Brackensick gone Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips take to the stage. This time they are singing songs of 2010 to Today. Akon is with Jimmy Iovine to help them out.
Results time and Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips are in danger of leaving the competition. However, when a shocking result happens, the judges contemplate whether or not to use their only save. Musical Guests: James Durbin, Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo.
Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips perform for the votes again as they sing 2 songs. One from the present and one from the past. Which singers will outshine and get the votes to be able to go into the next round?
Results Night kicks off and Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips are in danger of leaving the competition for good. Musical Guests: LMFAO and Kris Allen.
Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone perform to the hits of Queen as they sing for the votes.
The Results are in and for Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone it could mean the end of their time on Idol. Musical Guests: Stefano Langone and Katy Perry.
The Top 5: Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez take the stage and sing a song from the 60's and a song from British Pop. Little Steve Van Zandt joins Jimmy Iovine to coach the singers.
Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips wait for their results as 5 become 4. Musical Guests: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.
With Skylar Laine out of the running, it is down to four. Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez sing to a “California Dreaming” theme and sing a song they wish they had written.
Hollie Cavanaugh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips wait for the results to see who is making it into the Top 3 and hometown visits. Musical Guests: David Cook and Jennifer Lopez.
With Hollie Cavanaugh out of the competition, it is up to Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to make it to the end. Three rounds of singing tonight. First round will be judges' choice. Second round will be contestants' choice. Third round will be Jimmy Iovine's choice. Who will make it through to the Top 2?
The results are in and for Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, it is the end of the road to the title for one of them. Musical Guests: Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert
It is down to Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in the Finale of American Idol. With 3 songs each, who will be the next American Idol? Musical Guests: Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery.
The Results are in and a night of performances from multi-platinum recording artists is underway as 132 million votes decide the next winner of American Idol. As the the lights fade for the final time of the season, the winner of American Idol is...