By Michele Amabile Angermiller
16.05.2020 - 20:27 / billboard.com
Nobody has ever had to figure out how to pull together an all-star reality singing competition finale when literally nobody on your show is in the same place. Until now. So leave it to American Idol showrunner/executive producer Trish Kinane and her ninja team of fellow producers and dedicated crew to make the most of an admittedly terrible situation in the lead-up to Sunday night's (May 17) all-star season 18 finale.
It wasn't easy, but Kinane tells Billboard that the Idol braintrust has
By Michele Amabile Angermiller
Carrie Underwood is celebrating 15 years since herwin!
It’s been about 37 hours since Harlem’s Just Sam was crowned the new American Idol, and the 21-year-old former subway busker is still getting used to her new title.
Ryan Seacrest is back, and… maybe better than ever?
Well-rested! Ryan Seacrest returned to cohost Live With Kelly and Ryan on Tuesday, May 19, and was sure to share with fans that he took the prior show off because he needed rest.
Ryan Seacrest’s representative has assured fans the TV host is doing well after many raised concerns for his wellbeing during Sunday night’s American Idol finale.
Nothing was as it usually is on Sunday night's (May 17) American Idol season finale. The contestants were all singing in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Katy Perry had to perform on a green screen set instead of a big stage in Hollywood and host Ryan Seacrest had to pull his old Idol logo out of mothballs and set up shop in his garage to host the two-hour coronation.Also, Seacrest didn't seem to be quite himself.
American Idol viewers were all over Twitter on Sunday night’s big finale, but the major topic of discussion wasn’t who was named this season’s winner and whether it was deserved — it was about Ryan Seacrest‘s health!
Ryan Seacrest is resting up after the finale of. After the 45-year-oldhost caused concern during the show's finale, Seacrest's rep is assuring fans that all is well with the TV personality.
Harlem’s Just Sam was just super on Sunday night, bringing home the “American Idol” title.
Ryan Seacrest is doing just fine.
Sunday's season finale saw a new winner crowned, the TV debut of Katy Perry's new single, «Daisies,» and a historic performance of «We Are the World.»
After weeks of heated competition, themed musical nights, emotional backstories, and unprecedented obstacles — including a global pandemic resulting in the contestants and judging having to shoot the episodes from home — crowned a new winner on Sunday.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains the name of the winner of Sunday night's American Idol finale.]No matter who ended up in the winner's circle after Sunday night's (May 17) two-hour American Idol finale, they were destined to make history as the first champ to celebrate from the comfort of their own home.
A new American Idol has been crowned. Although the Sunday, May, 17, finale wasn’t what the stars are used to, the remaining singers were ready to compete. Dillon James, Jonny West, Arthur Gunn, Francisco Martin and Just Sam were announced as the final five at the top of the show, eliminating Julia Gargano and Louis Knight from the competition.
's grand season finale on Sunday was a big night for the show's contestants, and for Katy Perry as well.
Katy Perry is looking forward to tonight's season finale, but she also feels a little down about having to do it remotely.
American Idol‘s Top Five has been revealed!
One of the biggest storylines on season 18 of American Idol has been Jonny West’s journey to the finale. Jonny auditioned for the show alongside his girlfriend, Margie Mays.