“American Idol” is officially down to a top five. During Sunday night’s live episode, more than 20 million votes from viewers at home helped determine the season’s top five —eliminating another two ...

American Idol is gearing up for a big week ahead. On May 11, the competition will air the first of the week’s two live shows, both of which will be Disney themed. On Sunday’s episode, host Ryan ...

With just one week to go until the season finale of “American Idol,” two more contestants are heading home. Roughly 20 million votes from “Idol” fans whittled the Top 7 down to the Top 5 during Sunday ...

"American Idol" has narrowed the competition down to just five competitors. Since it's been too long (a month) since the ABC show repeatedly hit viewers over the head with Disney brand cross-promotion ...

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"American Idol" 2025 almost has its winner. It was Disney Night during the Sunday, May 11, episode. In the first half of the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by to help the Top 7 contestants prepare ...

Mattie Pruitt, 15, a high school student from Eagleville, Tennessee, and Gabby Samone, 23, a child-care specialist from Baltimore, Maryland, were sent home. "American Idol" continued its 23rd season ...

Season 23 of American Idol is back with its second episode in as many days. Starting tonight at 8 PM EST, the remaining eight contestants will battle it out during a “Judge’s Song Contest”—with one ...