After duetting with Fantasia on her song “I Believe,” Jordan Sasser—dad to Westlund, husband to Alex, worship leader to the people—was kicked off American Idol Thursday night. The writing was on the wall the night prior, when the judges labeled his So we've chatted with the Mississippi folks who are representing the Magnolia State quite … Read more
Jordan Sasser, who was in the top 24, was Atlanta's final hope to win “American Idol” this final 11th season. The worship leader didn't make it, cut in last night's episode with four others. The judges didn't particularly like either his solo After duetting with Fantasia on her song “I Believe,” Jordan Sasser—dad to Westlund, … Read more
Spoiler alert: This story features the results of Wednesday's American Idol finale. LOS ANGELES — Beautiful Life led to a beautiful night for the newest American Idol. The Idol's first single release, sung on the final competition night, has tripped "American Idol" just aired its finale. Don't worry if you had no idea. Kimmel's crew … Read more
When American Idol premiered on Fox-TV on June 11, 2002, it was far from certain that the "Search for a Superstar" (the show's subtitle) was going to produce one. Music critics didn't give the series much credibility and radio When Fox made the decision to end American Idol just a few short days ago, the … Read more
Sad about the imminent cancellation of American Idol? So is William Hung, the accidental star of the third season who shot to Internet fame after a gloriously off-key audition set to Ricky Martin's "She Bangs." "I feel sad," Hung tells Newsweek He may not be in the judge's chair anymore, and she may not have … Read more
Mariah Carey & Nicki Minaj's 'American Idol' Casting Was a 'Major Failing,' Says Nigel Lythgoe American Idol's former producer Nigel Lythgoe is speaking out about the show's cancellation and why he thinks hiring Mariah The show's host, Ryan Seacrest, stated after the news that "'American Idol' has been a big part of my life for … Read more
Ryan Seacrest, Jordin Sparks merican Idol alums and celebrities like Ryan Seacrest, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert, and more reacted to the news of the series finally ending after its upcoming 15th season — read their reactions here. Credit: Imeh "American Idol" — once the king of all reality shows and the godfather of shows like … Read more
“American Idol” turned into a bit of a Long Island party for '80s Week, as Melville's Salt delivered a fierce version of “Push It” with her pal Pepa and Atlantic Beach native Jax rebounded to the top of the field. Jax's piano-driven version of Bon Jovi I've never mentored American Idol before—it's one one of … Read more
I've never mentored American Idol before—it's one one of those things I've done from my sofa, where you kind of sit there and go, “I would never have given them that song!” It's much easier to do from your sofa, as is any criticism. When I was asked Jennifer Lopez made quite the entrance in … Read more
It was '80s night on American Idol this week, and the Top 9 contestants reminded us what a totally tubular decade it was with their renditions of hits from Cyndi Lauper, The Police, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and more. I just put that together yesterday with [Idol's music director Ricky Minor]. It was hard to … Read more