American idol seasons ranked from best to worst metacritic. 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. In 2018 katy perry, lionel richie, and luke bryan became. Randy jackson, kara dioguardi, paula abdul, and simon cowell. Top 10 best american idol performances ever youtube. Feb, 2020 american idol has officially been renewed in season 3 for 2020.
At the conclusion of the ninth season, in may 2010, cowell left the program, and both degeneres and dioguardi departed later that year. Mar 02, 2019 through 16 seasons reality singing competition series american idol has seen 14 different judges. After a twoyear hiatus, it returned to tv in 2018, airing on abc. American idol judges are integral to the shows success.
American idol has officially been renewed in season 3 for 2020. Abdul left the idol judges table in 2009 and followed cowell to the x factor in. In 2018 katy perry, lionel richie, and luke bryan became the official judges of the competition. That was the year that i fell in love with kelly clarkson. Jan 18, 2005 the fourth season of american idol premiered on january 18, 2005 and continued until may 25, 2005. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, season 18 of the show will. Though for the last three seasons on abc they seemed to have reached a harmonious mix of sugar, spice, and soul. Jan 31, 2012 some of the most epic moments from the show over the years.
The brand new season of american idol airs tonight on abc and we have some details about. The panel will make their debut appearance on abcs good morning america on wednesday, october 4. While the judges continue to change, there has been one constant throughout the entire 18 seasons of american idol. With the 16th season of american idol premiering soon, insider ranked every single judge who has ever been on the show. May 11, 2015 american idol is finally coming to a close. American idol judges ranked worst to best goldderby. They round out the panel of judges, alongside judge katy perry. American idol judges lionel richie, katy perry, luke bryan on new season nightline. Following its debut on the fox network, american idol 200216 became one of the mostwatched shows in the u. May 24, 2010 after nine seasons, five judges, hundreds of contestants and thousands of auditions, foxs american idol has cemented its position as one of the most successful shows in television history. Laine hardy from livingston, louisiana, won the season on may 19, 2019, while alejandro aranda was the run. Find out how much the current and past judges make on american idol. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry.
American idol judges kevork djanseziangetty images why did simon cowell leave american idol. The judge s table has been shaken up with two new kids on the block to replace paula abdul and simon cowell. Randy jackson, paula abdul and simon cowell returned to judge, and ryan seacrest returned to host. American idol debuts its new 2020 season on sunday. The best and worst american idol judges of all time. Mar 03, 2020 while the judges continue to change, there has been one constant throughout the entire 18 seasons of american idol. Ryan seacrest continues his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returned for their second season as judges. However, in seasons two and three, each judge would champion one contestant. This season was won by oklahoma native carrie underwood, who has gone on to become a seventime. Rudest and angriest auditions ever on american idol. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. After nine seasons, five judges, hundreds of contestants and thousands of auditions, foxs american idol has cemented its position as one of the most successful shows in television history.
Prior to the live shows, the series films episodes months in advance, during the audition, hollywood, and showcase rounds. The nationwide quest for undiscovered talent is back for a third season on abc. Season 18 of american idol premiered on abc on sunday february 16, 2020. Longtime host ryan seacrest is the face of the singing reality series, though its the cast of celebrity judges who provide the most insight and entertainment from week to week. All the american idol judges in history, ranked business. American idol ending after season 15 with all judges.
It is the most successful season to date ratingswise, and resulted in 18 contestants including all of the top 10 and a few semifinalists getting record deals. With so many talk, news and music specials beaming from the talents living rooms, it appears that american idol producers are toying with the concept. Normally, on american idol, the top 20 contestants battle it out for the chance to win with live performances. The three judges returning this year are lionel richie, katy perry and luke bryan. Apr 04, 2018 when american idol first launched in june 2002, it catapulted to the top of tv ratings and soon became one of the most successful television shows in the history of american television. Mar 10, 2018 going back over these seasons of american idol, it really is amazing to see how much power the show had as a starmaker. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a. American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. The fifth season of reality television singing competition american idol began on january 17, 2006, and concluded on may 24, 2006.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, season 18 of the show will reportedly continue in a very different format. Feb 18, 2019 american idol season 17 begins in march, which comes with a handful of returning judges and mentors. American idol tv series 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Not only did the judges meet a host of talented artists, but they were also introduced to this seasons cutest new couple. Some of the most epic moments from the show over the years. American idol season 18 continued with a new round of auditions on sunday night. He was there from day one alongside brian dunkleman. American idol judges lionel richie, katy perry, luke bryan on new. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. American idol judges lionel richie, katy perry, luke bryan.
Even though the series held that title for seven years. When american idol first launched in june 2002, it catapulted to the top of tv ratings and soon became one of the most successful television shows in the history of american television. The seventeenth season of american idol premiered on march 3, 2019 on the abc television network. Some of the other judges who took part in foxs original 15year run were kara dioguardi seasons 89, ellen degeneres season 9, steven. American idol will bring back every original judge for. New american idol judges announced for 2018 season. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantlemedia north america. Feb 24, 2019 get all the info you need about american idol 2019, including who the judges are, bobby boness new role on the show, when the next season starts, info about auditions, and so much more about. With season 17 of idol premiering this march, insider decided to rank all of the judges the show has seen. The first set of 10 finalists from the top 100 perform. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol had about as much drama with the judges as it did with the contestants on stage. American idol season 17 begins in march, which comes with a handful of returning judges and mentors. Heres what to know about the american idol judges, auditions, contestants. Ryan seacrest returned as host, lionel richie, katy perry, and luke bryan returned as judges, and bobby bones returned as mentor.
Jennifer lopez and steven tyler joined the judging panel in the tenth season, but both left after two seasons. The contestants seemed larger than life and the judges were all people i had never heard of. The fourth season of american idol premiered on january 18, 2005 and continued until may 25, 2005. Simon cowell was an integral part of the show american idol. Through 16 seasons reality singing competition series american idol has seen 14 different judges. The judges are moved by a pregnant contestant in the final night of american idol season 18 auditions. American idol judges salaries 2020 reveal how much katy perry makes per season. Going back over these seasons of american idol, it really is amazing to see how much power the show had as a starmaker. Joining original top dog randy jackson are aerosmith singer steven tyler and. At one point in time, american idol may have been canceled but thats no longer the case.
The series moved to abc with its sixteenth season which debuted on march 11, 2018. What to know about american idol 2019 season 2, including. The shows original judge trio paula abdul, simon cowell, and randy jackson were well known for their onscreen banter. Jan 25, 2020 while tyler only lasted two seasons on american idol, jennifer lopez served as a judge for five seasons in the long run. American idol was cancelled following its 15th season. While american idol sent the top 20 contestants home after halting production due to coronavirus concerns, reports say abc may still produce the show. Watch american idol episodes online season 1 2002 tv.
Bobby bones returned as the inhouse mentor, and acted as guest host for the taped april 8, 2019 episode. Abdul left the idol judges table in 2009 and followed cowell to the x. Heres how to watch the premiere, even without cable plus information on judges, contestants and more. American idol returns on feb 16, 2020 for season 18. As its 10th season begins on fox, ratings juggernaut and cultural phenomenon american idol is embracing some big changes. Heres what to know about the american idol judges, auditions, contestants, when the show will come back, and more. I remember the first time i watched american idol all the way back in the summer of 2002. In the first season dj stryker was supposed to be a fourth. On sundays american idol, the judges threw the remaining contestants a curveball in the second round of hollywood week. Longtime host ryan seacrest will also return for the new.
A new year means a new search for the next american idol. The series has canceled rehearsals and sent contestants home just two weeks before the live performances are. Randy jackson, paula abdul and simon cowell also returned to judge. Watch american idol episodes online season 1 2002 tv guide. Although, admittedly, it happened in a rather unorthodox fashion on the hit. Revisiting every season of american idol the ringer. Country music superstar luke bryan and music icon lionel richie have signed on as judges for the beloved music competition series american idol for its first season on abc. It is the third season to air on abc since the series reboot. Set the course for memory lane as you take a look back at our worsttobest rankings of american idol judges over the years. Judges on american idol during season eight from left to right. Katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie returned as judges despite budget cuts. American idol gave us carrie underwood and kelly clarkson, but also some of the best musical performances on tv from other talented finalists. Renowned brit simon cowell served as a judge on american idol for the shows first nine seasons. By the end of the show, there will have been 11 different judges, and many different combinations of judges.
New american idol judges announced for 2018 season abc. Among the core trio of the original american idol judges, paula abdul was a worldfamous musician before she became an american idol judge. Though the next season is actually the 18th cycle of american idol, it is referred to as season 3. Simon cowell was an integral part of the show american idol for eight long years, from the. The 15th and final season will premiere january 2016. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Judges call shannon gibbons a barometer for future auditions. A new feature this year, the show used a special song to make a tribute to an eliminated contestants journey on the show, as opposed to before when various different melodic music compositions were played. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. Mar 16, 2020 set the course for memory lane as you take a look back at our worsttobest rankings of american idol judges over the years. Mar 18, 2019 american idol judges kevork djanseziangetty images why did simon cowell leave american idol.
The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. Get the rundown on the 2020 premiere date, the judges and more. American idol became the launching board for several similar reality competition series, and its success was unprecedented for many seasons before interest started to. Mar 12, 2018 i remember the first time i watched american idol all the way back in the summer of 2002.
Apr 01, 2020 american idol, american reality television series in which aspiring singers competed for a recording contract and a shot at wealth and fame. American idol host ryan seacrest has revealed that the three original judges from the shows storied history will return for the final season seacrest made. American idol, american reality television series in which aspiring singers competed for a recording contract and a shot at wealth and fame. American idol producers plan to finish season using technology. American idol judges lionel richie, katy perry, luke. American idol became the launching board for several similar reality competition series, and its success was unprecedented for many seasons before interest started to wane, the original judges had departed. May 17 each contestant of the top 3 performs the song they will be singing on the american idol season 5. The judges are moved by a pregnant contestant in the final night of american idol season. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller. Rather than forming into groups as they had in the past seasons. It was one of the best performances on that episode by far, and the judges were visibly moved.
Simon cowell reveals why he had to leave american idol. Transcript for american idol judges lionel richie, katy perry, luke bryan on. Starting all the way back in 2002, american idol blasted onto our tv screens and quickly became the number one show in the country. It began airing on fox in the united states on june 11, 2002, and ended on april 7, 2016.
Its the seminal ragstoriches story, making overnight stars out of its musical hopefuls whose fates are determined by a voting public. American idol employs a panel of vocal judges who critique the contestants performances. The brand new season of american idol airs tonight on. While tyler only lasted two seasons on american idol, jennifer lopez served as a judge for five seasons in the long run.