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Latest Clips
Latest Clips
01:00
Watch the American Idol Season Premiere SUNDAY FEB 1901.30.2023
03:52
And The 2022 Idol Winner Is...TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:04
Huntergirl Performs a Reprise of 'Riot'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:01
Noah Thompson Chooses 'Stay' As His EncoreTV-PG | 05.22.2022
03:19
Luke Bryan and Huntergirl Perform 'I Told You So'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:46
Katy Perry and Leah Marlene Perform 'Firework'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
03:02
Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles Perform 'Grow As We Go'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:53
Lionel Richie and the Top 10 Perform 'You Are'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:50
Melissa Etheridge and Noah Thompson Perform 'I'm The Only One'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:54
Michael Buble and Christian Guardino Perform 'Smile'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:46
James Arthur and Fritz Hager Perform 'Can I Be Him'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
03:01
Thomas Rett and Katy Perry Perform Their New Duet 'Where We Started'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:51
Sara Bareilles and Nicolina Perform 'She Use To Be Mine'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:07
Gabby Barrett Duets with Emyrson Flora on 'The Good Ones'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
01:41
Tai Verdes and Idol Finalists Perform 'A-O-K'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:47
Gabby Barrett Performs New Single 'Pick Me Up'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:42
Ben Platt and Lady K Perform 'Take Me To The Pilot'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
01:22
Who Made It Into the Top 2?TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:52
Deana Carter and Mike Parker Perform 'Strawberry Wine'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
03:46
Jay Performs a Medley with Earth, Wind and FireTV-PG | 05.22.2022
Guest Performances and Duets
Guest Performances and Duets
03:02
Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles Perform 'Grow As We Go'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:50
Melissa Etheridge and Noah Thompson Perform 'I'm The Only One'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:54
Michael Buble and Christian Guardino Perform 'Smile'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:46
James Arthur and Fritz Hager Perform 'Can I Be Him'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
03:01
Thomas Rett and Katy Perry Perform Their New Duet 'Where We Started'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:51
Sara Bareilles and Nicolina Perform 'She Use To Be Mine'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:07
Gabby Barrett Duets with Emyrson Flora on 'The Good Ones'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
01:41
Tai Verdes and Idol Finalists Perform 'A-O-K'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:47
Gabby Barrett Performs New Single 'Pick Me Up'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:42
Ben Platt and Lady K Perform 'Take Me To The Pilot'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:52
Deana Carter and Mike Parker Perform 'Strawberry Wine'TV-PG | 05.22.2022
03:46
Jay Performs a Medley with Earth, Wind and FireTV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:44
Flo Rida Kicks Off The Big FinaleTV-PG | 05.22.2022
02:43
FINNEAS Performs 'Naked' On Idol - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 05.15.2022
02:47
Idol Reunion: Jordin Sparks and Ruben Studdard Team Up (Again!) - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 05.02.2022
02:39
Idol Reunion: Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson Wow The Crowd - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 05.02.2022
02:37
Idol Reunion: David Cook and Kris Allen Rock The Idol Stage One More Time - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 05.02.2022
02:43
Idol Reunion: Willie Spence and Grace Kinstler Light Up The Stage - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 05.02.2022
02:54
Idol Reunion: Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Duet 'When You Say Nothing At All' - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 05.02.2022
03:29
The Top 10 Opens Disney Night with 'Encanto' Stars Adassa and Rhenzy Feliz - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 05.01.2022
Top 24 Performances
Top 24 Performances
01:57
Jay's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:16
Sage's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:20
Dan Marshall's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:17
Nicolina's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:09
HunterGirl's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:20
Mike Parker's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:21
Jacob Moran's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:16
Emyrson Flora's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:25
Danielle Finn's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:44
Mentor Jimmie Allen Hits the Stage with His New SingleTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:09
Scarlet's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:34
Tristen Gressett's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
01:59
Elli Rowe's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.10.2022
02:20
Cadence Baker's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.11.2022
02:18
Sir Blayke's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.11.2022
02:07
Allegra Miles's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.11.2022
02:14
Lady K's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.11.2022
02:11
Ava Maybee's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.11.2022
02:02
Noah Thompson's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.11.2022
02:12
Leah Marlene's Top 24 Disney Aulani PerformanceTV-PG | 04.11.2022
Hollywood Week
Hollywood Week
03:23
Nicolina Bozzo Covers 'Everything I Wanted' by Billie Eilish - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
02:20
Mike Parker's Version of 'Burning House' Gets Everyone on Their Feet - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
03:34
Cadence Baker and Tristen Gressett Hope They Did Enough During Hollywood Week - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
00:53
Idol Winner Jordin Sparks Gives Advice to Jacob Moran at Hollywood Week - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
05:01
Idol Runner-Up Lauren Alaina Helps Out Country Idols Ryleigh and Noah Thompson - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
03:17
Sir Blayke and Ava Maybee Impress the Judges During Hollywood Week - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
01:26
Emryson Flora Performs Adele's 'Love In The Dark' on the Piano - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
02:30
Idol Winner David Cook Mentors Cole Hallman's Hollywood Week Performance - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
03:07
Christian Guardino Makes 'My Future' by Billie Eilish A Soulful Experience - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
01:31
Danielle Finn Takes On a Cover of 'Easy on Me' During Hollywood Week - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
02:49
Fritz Pulls Off an Acoustic Version of 'Unsteady' During Hollywood Week - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
02:17
Leah Marlene Lets the Weird Go Wild With 'Sk8er Boi' - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
01:47
Katyrah Love Dazzles With This Whitney Houston Cover - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
03:27
Kelsie Dolin Has Confidence and Strength in Her Voice With Lauren Alaina's Help - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.28.2022
2022 Auditions
2022 Auditions
04:24
Saylor Sings an Emotion-Filled Song for Her Dad - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
06:44
Sir Blayke Will Never Give Up - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
04:04
Dog Groomer Carly Mickeal Wants To Be the Next Idol - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
06:38
Ballet Dancer Skyler Is Here Because Brandon Boyd Told Him To Audition - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
05:33
Jay Copeland Is a Signed, Sealed, Delivered Talent - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
02:49
The Judges Take A Chance On Emyrson's Raw Talent - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
06:38
Sam Moss Got a No, but a Second Chance Got Her a Yes - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.20.2022
04:37
Singing Security Guard Fritz Wants To Be Like Phillip Phillips - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.20.2022
06:14
Jacob Moran Has the Confidence To Sing Katy Perry - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.20.2022
08:01
Haley Slaton Having a Baby but She Still Wants To Chase Her Dreams - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.20.2022
04:45
Former Football Player Dan Marshall Sings 'The Dance' by Garth Brooks - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.20.2022
06:37
Douglas Mills Stuns the Room and Quiets All of His Bullies - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.20.2022
04:37
Music Teacher Tobias Hill Starts Living Out His Dream - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.20.2022
04:51
Morgan Gruber Is A Diamond In The Rough Singer - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
07:17
Luke Bryan's Biggest Fan Gets a No From the Judges - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
07:09
The Couple That Sings Together Does Not Get Golden Tickets Together - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
04:26
Cameron Whitcomb Doesn't Sing Like He Talks - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.21.2022
07:53
Lady K Covers Katy Perry's 'Wide Awake' - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.06.2022
04:47
Christian Guardino Gets The Judges on Their Feet - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.06.2022
06:46
Will Kenedi Anderson's Lady GaGa Cover Earn 'Applause'? - American Idol 2022TV-PG | 03.06.2022
Golden Ticket Interviews
Golden Ticket Interviews
01:42
Sage McNeely Can't Believe (Or Remember) Her Audition - American Idol 202203.27.2022
01:39
Scarlet Is Returning to Hollywood Week - American Idol 202203.27.2022
01:20
Ava Maybee Is Definitely Going to Hollywood - American Idol 202203.27.2022
01:44
Katyrah Love Drums Up Excitement for Golden Ticket - American Idol 202203.28.2022
01:43
Fritz Recaps His Idol Audition And Getting The Golden Ticket - American Idol 202203.25.2022
01:29
Elli Rowe Talks About How Much Idol Means To Her - American Idol 202203.25.2022
02:13
Jay Copeland's Platinum Ticket Is Worth Celebrating - American Idol 202203.25.2022
01:59
Sir Blayke Is Super Emotional Over His Golden Ticket - American Idol 202203.25.2022
01:40
Emyrson Is Going To Hollywood - American Idol 202203.25.2022
02:12
Cameron Whitcomb Is Flippin' Excited He Got A Golden Ticket - American Idol 202203.25.2022
01:59
Jacob Moran Has A Lot To Say About His Golden Ticket Performance - American Idol 202203.25.2022
01:49
Dan Marshall Played Footaball But Now He's A Golden Ticket Idol - American Idol 202203.25.2022
01:01
Camryn Champion Is Going To Hollywood Week And She's READY02.27.2022
01:30
Danielle Finn Can't Believe She Got A Golden Ticket!02.27.2022
02:10
Tyler Allen Shares His Gratitude To The Idol Judges and Viewers02.27.2022
01:34
Cole Hallman Couldn't Have Asked For His Experience To Go Better02.27.2022
01:32
Nicolina Can't Stop Smiling Because Of Her Idol Audition!02.27.2022
02:10
Delaney Renee and Nicki Unplugged Never Thought This Would Happen!02.27.2022
01:59
Noah Thompson Is Thankful For His Idol Opportunity02.27.2022
02:15
Taylor Fagins Is Honored To Share His Music02.27.2022
RECAPS AND NEWS
RECAPS AND NEWS
American Idol 2022 Episode 19 Recap: The Grand Finale!
Monday, May 23
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" "American Idol" Encore 2022!
Thursday, May 19
American Idol 2022 Episode 18 Recap: The Top 5!
Monday, May 16
American Idol 2022 Episode 17 Recap: The Top 7!
Monday, May 09
American Idol 2022 Episode 16 Recap: The Great Idol Reunion!
Tuesday, May 03
American Idol 2022 Episode 15 Recap: Disney Night!
Monday, May 02
American Idol 2022 Episode 14 Recap: Judge's Song Contest!
Tuesday, Apr 26
American Idol 2022 Episode 13 Recap: The Top 11 is Announced!
Monday, Apr 25
American Idol 2022 Episode 12 Recap: Who Made it to the Top 14?
Tuesday, Apr 19
American Idol 2022 Episode 11 Recap: The Top 20 Revealed!
Monday, Apr 18
American Idol 2022 Episode 10 Recap: The Top 24 Perform at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part 2
Tuesday, Apr 12
American Idol 2022 Episode 9 Recap: The Top 24 Perform at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part 1
Sunday, Apr 10
Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Return to 'American Idol' for Season 5 on ABC, Historic Season 20 Overall
Tuesday, Aug 03
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Return to 'American Idol' for Season 6 on ABC
Tuesday, Aug 03
And 2021's "American Idol" Winner Is...
Sunday, May 23
"American Idol" Top 4 Pulls Quadruple Duty - Who Will Make The Finale?
Sunday, May 16
A Mother's Day "American Idol" Featuring Coldplay!
Sunday, May 09
"American Idol" Disney Night Turns Top 10 Into Top 7
Sunday, May 02
American Idol "Disney Night" 2021: See the Disney Night Song List!
Friday, Apr 30
Ten 2020 Contestants Return For "American Idol" Comeback
Monday, Apr 19
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Meet the Cast
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