Katy Perry Reveals Who She Wants to Replace Her on ‘American Idol’

Katy Perry has her eye on a potential successor for her seat on the American Idol judging panel. The 39-year-old “Firework” pop titan confirmed that she would be departing the show after its 22nd season earlier this year. More recently, she explained her decision to leave. She also named a popular star that she’d like to see land a gig on the competition...

The Bachelor’s Juan Pablo Galavis Tears Up at Daughter Camila Galavis’ ‘American Idol’ Audition – Watch Now!

Juan Pablo Galavis was a proud dad during the latest episode of American Idol! The 42-year-old former star of The Bachelor supported his 14-year-old daughter Camila Galavis as she auditioned for the singing competition in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, in the episode airing Sunday night (March 24). While talking about herself and answering questions to get to know her, Camila revealed who her...

Katy Perry Leaving ‘American Idol’ After Season 22: Her Reason Why Revealed

Katy Perry announced that she'll be stepping away from the 'American Idol' judges' table after 7 seasons at the end of the upcoming season. Katy Perry had some major American Idol news during her February 12 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The host asked Katy, 39, about how long she plans to be a judge on American Idol. The “Roar” singer had...

Halle Bailey Belts Beautiful Rendition Of ‘Part of Your World’ on ‘American Idol’s Disney Night – Watch Now!

Halle Bailey bursts out of a sea of blue for her performance of “Part of Your World” on American Idol‘s Disney Night! The 23-year-old singer/actress stepped out onto the blue-lit stage in a gorgeous cerulean gown for her performance, which comes just a few weeks before the debut of The Little Mermaid in theaters. The performance was filmed in front of...

‘American Idol’ Contestant Nutsa Buzaladze Tearfully Apologizes to Katy Perry for Duet Round Incident, Gets Encouraging Response

Nutsa Buzaladze, one of the contestants in the Top 26 on American Idol this season, tearfully apologized to judge Katy Perry in the moments leading up to her final judgment. After her performance in the Showstopper Round, Nutsa went into the judges room to find out if she had made it to the next round. Before the judges could tell her her fate, Nutsa tearfully...

Pink Joins Kelly Clarkson Onstage to Belt Out ‘Just Give Me a Reason’ at iHeartRadio Music Awards 2023

Kelly Clarkson is joined by Pink for a jaw-dropping performance of “Just Give Me a Reason” at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. After opening the show by taking a leap of faith during a performance of “Trustfall,” the 43-year-old iHeartRadio Icon Award recipient returned to the stage to belt of her 2012 collab with Nate Ruess alongside the 40-year-old American Idol winner. The powerhouse vocalists played off...

Kenedi Anderson Becomes American Idol’s 2022 Frontrunner After Incredible Audition

Kenedi Anderson has cemented her status as the one to beat on season 20 of American Idol after her incredible audition. The 17-year-old singer from Virginia sang a stripped-down version of Lady Gaga‘s “Applause” while she accompanied herself on piano. Katy reacted to the audition by jokingly saying, “They’re younger, they’re skinnier, they’re prettier, they sing really good… Siri, make an appointment...

Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Grace Franklin Auditions for ‘American Idol’ – Find Out How She Did!

American Idol is back! Season 20 of the singing competition series premiered on Sunday (February 27) on ABC. The premiere followed judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie traveling around the country to auditioning singers hoping to make it in Hollywood. One of those singers that auditioned was 15-year-old Grace Franklin – the granddaughter of the late music icon Aretha Franklin!   “I was really close to...