9 Contestants from 'American Idol' Were Voted Off This Week, 1 Quit the Show

Two more contestants have eliminated from American Idol‘s latest season and the Top 5 have been revealed.

It has just been announced that two of the American Idol contestants have tested positive for COVID-19.

As host Ryan Seacrest noted, William Hung went viral as an “American Idol” contestant long before viral videos were a thing, and so it was fitting Hung returned for the show’s 20th anniversary celebration Monday night.Hung performed the very song he auditioned with back in Season 3, way back in 2004 — “She Bangs” by Ricky Martin — looking much the same as he did almost two decades ago.Turns out, Hung is now a motivational speaker. So, Seacrest asked what he tells those who attend his talks.“I tell people I believe everyone has a right to try something new without being judged or ridiculed,” Hung said to cheers.

American Idol is a superstar-making machine, and it’s proven profitable for many of its participants, too.

Three more contestants have been eliminated from American Idol‘s latest season and the Top 7 have been revealed.

judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson are reuniting for the singing competition's landmark 20th season. They are returning to the judges' table for the special reunion episode airing Monday, May 2, and only ET has the exclusive first look at the duo back in action.Abdul and Jackson served as Idol judges together for the franchise's first eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009.

Randy Jackson is reflecting on the legacy of , 20 years after the singing competition series premiered. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Jackson about the show and what it means to have it still on air today.«We did it from the beginning, before anybody knew the show would be a success, so, when people all talk about — you know success has many fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers,» Jackson began before giving props to the show's current judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.«I just tip my hat off to the show and to the legacy of the brand, and Katy, Lionel, and Luke, you guys are killing the game trying to keep it alive.

Randy Jackson is reflecting on the legacy of , 20 years after the singing competition series premiered. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Jackson about the show and what it means to have it still on air today.«We did it from the beginning, before anybody knew the show would be a success, so, when people all talk about — you know success has many fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers,» Jackson began before giving props to the show's current judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.«I just tip my hat off to the show and to the legacy of the brand, and Katy, Lionel, and Luke, you guys are killing the game trying to keep it alive.

Some friendly advice. Katy Perry had a hilarious reaction when an American Idol contestant sang a track by her ex-boyfriend John Mayer — and she offered him a tip he could use in the future.

Katy Perry had the perfect response to an “American Idol” contestant who clearly didn’t know she used to date John Mayer.

We’re down to the Top 10 contestants on American Idol and there are just a few weeks remaining in the competition.

Emyrson Flora could be the next Billie Eilish if Katy Perry has anything to say.

Broadway star Ben Platt will be teaching the “American Idol” contestants his tips and tricks to being an amazing musician.

Not for everyone? After winning over the judges — and viewers at home — Kenedi Anderson, Wyatt Pike and more contestants have dropped out of American Idol for various reasons over the years.

American Idol‘s top 11 contestants for the season have finally been revealed.

The Top 14 contestants on American Idol‘s 20th season have been revealed!

Kenedi Anderson may have just left American Idol after being noted as a surefire standout, but she appears to not be going anywhere from music. Just days after speaking about about leaving the show for “necessary” reasons, the teen shared a TikTok on Wednesday debuting a new song and the lyrics are … perhaps a little telling.

Amid the news that American Idol frontrunner Kenedi Anderson has dropped out of the competition for season 20, we’re taking a look back at other contestants who have quit the show.