Idol s season 5 winner has topped the billboard hot 100 chart, was named hottest bachelor by people magazine in 2006, and is the first idol victor with a longterm residency at a las vegas casino. Abcs first ever winner of american idol was announced on may 21. The winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in partnership with american idols 19 recordings. American idol season 18s most wellknown contestant wont. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. Apr 09, 2017 during its 15season run, american idol showcased some of the best vocal talent to ever grace television. The complete list of american idol winners entertainment. The winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in partnership with american idol s 19 recordings. American idol ended its 2016 and final season thursday night with a win that left even the judges surprised. American idol is the latest tv show to shut down in light of the coronavirus outbreak. During third season, i got wiser and realized that the show wasnt as good anymore, but still i watched. After american idols first season 2002, dunkleman left the program, and.
Simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson and kara dioguardiwinner. American idol ended its 2016 and final season thursday night with a. On monday night, maddie poppe was crowned this season s winner of the reality singing competition, which abc revived in march with star judges. American idol winner who won the final season of the. Kris allenseason 9this was the first season without paula abdul, and the team brought on ellen degeneres as a guest judge.
The series, originally created by british television executive simon fuller as pop idol, aims to find the most outstanding independent solo singer. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. American idol kelly clarkson audition at last, express. The 15th winner of american idol was crowned during the shows thursday, april 7, series finale and it all came down to trent harmon and. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. American idol will be returning for season 17 in the fall. The first season of the show began in 2002 and was known as american idol. Caleb johnson was crowned winner of season of american idol, besting jena irene in a finale that featured music from paramore, john legend and demi lovato. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry. Mar 25, 2016 carrie underwood, kelly clarkson to perform on american idol finale. It was also later reported that idol alumni adam lambert and chris daughtry would be assisting jackson in mentoring the contestants. The promo is a tribute to the film almost famous, and. Starting with its first season, american idol became one of the most popular tv.
The first winner of american idol was kelly clarkson, who was announced as the winner on september 4, 2002. Season 18 of american idol premiered on february 16, 2020 and is currently airing sunday evenings on abc. The farewell season finale of american idol opened with a message from president barack obama, who used the opportunity to talk about the importance of voting. Continue reading to find out which contestant won the first series of american idol. Voters crowned singersongwriter maddie poppe the newest winner of american idol on monday night, bringing the shows first season on abc to a close. Apr 08, 2016 some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this. Will young, the first uk pop idol and the first winner of idols format. American idol, american reality television series in which aspiring. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15. Carrie underwood, kelly clarkson to perform on american idol. The 15th and final season will premiere january 2016. The final was contested between justin guarini, a favorite throughout much of the series, and clarkson, who didnt impress initially but was able to convince the judges and public with some strong performances in the later rounds. American idol will go out with a bang, expanding to a threenight finale in a shortened season, the fox show confirmed wednesday night jan. Kelly clarkson, who won season 1, and carrie underwood season 4.
Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. Her debut album music speaks was released in february last year. American idol ended its 2016 and final season thursday night with a win that left. Mcdonald, 1596722015 ny action stayed in case where rival talent agents sought to represent american idol winner october 05, 2016 at 08. Its another exciting night of american idol on fox with an all new thursday april 7, season 15 series finale called winner chosen and we have your weekly recap below. Apr 09, 2016 american idol ended its run the way youd expect a pop superstar to. The farewell season finale of american idol opened with a message from president barack obama, who used the opportunity to talk about the importance of.
American idol series finale recap who won, trent harmon. American idol season 18s most wellknown contestant wont even be on tv until hollywood week. Tonight, trent harmon and laporsha renae went headtohead for one final shot at the idol crown, plus every past winner returned to perform. The american idol premiere, which aired on june 11, 2002, was cohosted by. The series was based on the british show pop idol and has become one of the most popular television shows of all time. Will he rise to the occasion in hollywood and impress them with his take on. I have, however, watched an episode of american idol and will go so far as to say that i have religiously watched three seasons of it. Jun 11, 2002 american idol season 1 episode guide on. Seven years ago on american idol, the top three were country singers scotty mccreery and lauren alaina and rocker haley reinhart. Lee dewyzeseason 10simon cowell also left the series this season, marking the first of many judge changes during the course of the show. Clarksons season one victory, subsequent american idol winnersincluding. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for. Watch american idol season 3, episode 44 american idol season 3 finale. American idol 2016 spoilers, news, recaps, and results fox has announced american idol 2016 will be the final year of the networks longrunning reality tv singing competition.
American idol came to an end after 15 memorable seasons on april 7, and the twohour series finale is definitely one for the books. Clarkson has gone on to have a successful musical career, winning multiple grammys. Clarkson topped the charts with her debut single a moment like this. American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. American idol suspends production due to coronavirus. The network is spreading its next two episodes, set in. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. Abc has shifted scheduling for american idol amid the coronavirus pandemic and is exploring multiple options for its live shows. Watch, and once again decide who will be the next american idol. He first competed during season 17 of american idol but withdrew during hollywood week. May 22, 2018 american idol, back again for the first time on abc, has crowned the first winner of its new era.
Just two years after it was cancelled by fox, american idol returns to abc on march 11. This wednesday, nick peaked, all right when he won idol season 14 over fellow softrocker and former frontrunner clark beckham. The abc singing competition is suspending production, effective immediately, tvline has learned. Two finalists, one american idol find out tonight who a. It was the first season to crown a male winner, and the first season to have a finale with two male. View photos from americas got talent past winners and finalists.
Jersey shore singer michael wingate made american idol. Idol judges luke bryan, katy perry, lionel richie hint. But who will be the american idol winner 2016, who will win american idol final results 4716, and what were american idol results last night. Those in the top 20 that have competed on other talent reality series include dewayne crocker, who appeared. In the final episode of a tough hollywood week, idol hopefuls battle it out with solo performances, showcasing their unique voices and star power in hopes of advancing to the next round of the. The most anticipated night of the television season is here. Nick fradiani was the first american idol winner to come from the nations north east. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon. Kelly clarkson, the first american idol, is the most successful winner worldwide. Season 1s hosts were ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman. She is the fourth africanamerican winner in american idol history and the first winner to have auditioned three times before being cast for the live show. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season.
Sep 04, 2014 believe it or not, but the original american idol kelly clarkson won the first season of the show 12 years ago today. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. Or even a reasonable woman, now that i think about it. American idol will return to fox with its final season on january 6, and fans of the series are now being given a sneak peek at the season 15 premiere. First seasonwinner kelly clarkson currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales worldwide, with more than 25 million copies, while fourth seasonwinner carrie underwood currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales in the united states, with more than million copies. Watch american idol season 6, episode 41 and the winner is. A new season of american idol starts sunday feb 16 on abc. Apr 08, 2016 its another exciting night of american idol on fox with an all new thursday april 7, season 15 series finale called winner chosen and we have your weekly recap below. He released a successful album, hurricane, in 2016 following his victory, and another ep late in 2017. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold.
Kelly clarkson was the first ever winner, beating out justin. When this reality competition series hit the airwaves back in 2002, it was a ratings smash, and many of its early winners enjoyed huge success. The top 40 contestants head to hawaii to soak up the sun and perform a concert on the beach before awaiting their final judgement for a spot in the coveted top. May 22, 2018 ladies and gentlemen, meet the next american idol. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Born in fort worth and raised in burleson, kelly grewup with standard ambitions of serving the humanity. When and where are american idol auditions for season 3. Lopez is the first american idol judge to return after leaving at the end of the eleventh season.
After 17 seasons, american idol is still going strong finding the best voices from across the country and giving them a shot on the national stage. Kelly clarkson was the firstever winner, beating out justin guarini for the title. See below for a complete list of american idol winners. As it has for 15 seasons, foxs singing competition crowned a winner thursday night. She is the fourth african american winner in american idol history and the first winner to have auditioned three. Abc dropped a teaser for the upcoming third season of american idol tonight during the oscars ahead of its twohour premiere on february 16th. Candice glover is the first female winner to have won the series since jordin sparks in 2007. Ryan has been on american idol since the series first started back in 2002.
American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox, and was later revived by the abc network. Kelly clarkson was the first winner, and she now has a. The title of show was shortened from american idol. Immediately postfinale, clarkson released two singles, including the coronation song, a moment like this. Meet the guys and girls who made the cut, from singersongwriter angie miller to soulful burnell taylor to country crooner kree harrison. The second season of american idol premiered on january 21, 2003, and continued until may 21, 2003. Tonight, the top 10 contestants for the final season of american idol were announced and weve got them all for you right here. Contentsshow live show details heat 1 4 february 2003 notes charles grigsby and julia demato advanced to the top 12 of the. The series finale served as a great reminder of that, with dozens of performances.
Watch all 25 american idol episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 and continued until september 4, 2002. Thats the choice viewers had to make sunday night on the season finale of american idol, which came down to longtime favorites alejandro aranda, a. A combined 273 artists have won the television series idols, a reality singing competition adapted in fortysix regions. American idol 2016 spoilers, news, recaps, and results. The second season of american idol premiered on january 21 2003 and continued until may 21 2003. Immediately post finale, clarkson released two singles, including the coronation song, a moment like this. S2 winner ruben studdard speaks onstage during the american idol panel discussion at the fox portion of the 2015 winter tca tour at the. American idol crowns season 15 winner hollywood reporter. American idol ends with one final argument over the winner. He has appeared on broadway, continues to release new music and hosts a show called state plate on the insp channel. Colton dixon almost didnt even audition for american idol last season but ended up making it quite far in the competition, exiting rather. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20year.
American idol ending after season 15 with all judges. Fradianis fans are waiting with bated breath to see if he can turn his victory on tv into something substantial, as a select few other winners have. Arthur gunn amazed lionel richie, luke bryan and katy perry with his first audition. American idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now on abc. This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has since gone on to become a grammy awardwinning superstar. Tonight, trent harmon and laporsha renae went headtohead for one final shot at the idol crown, plus every past. On tonights episode, the winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the twopart series finale. Maddie poppe wins american idol season 16 tv guide. After taking on the iconic show for the first time last year, the three judges discuss what makes a successful contestant. Contestants are allowed to play instruments for the first time.
The judges are moved by a pregnant contestant in the final night of american idol season 18 auditions. The finale was the twohour last episode of the season, culminating in revealing the winner. Kelly clarkson, winner of american idols first season. Idol 2003 finale 2003 ruben studdard is crowned season 2 winner. Jun, 2015 nick fradiani was one of american idols darker horses this year. Jul 19, 2008 kelly clarkson wins the first season of american idol and performs her first single, a moment like this. Apr 07, 2016 american idol ended its 2016 and final season thursday night with a win that left even the judges surprised. After more than a decade of entertaining fans across the world, american idol 15 will be the last season. It wasnt just that adam was pimped out by the judges more than any idol contestant this seasonpaula practically crowned him the winner when he sang black or white 11 weeks agoits that he. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended the winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in.
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