'American Idol': See Top 24 Singers Who Impressed Katy Perry, Lionel Richie & Luke Bryan Enough to Move On

The judges on American Idol are facing some criticism on social media tonight for what they’re telling the contestants, even from a popular former contestant.

"American Idol" judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry revealed their fellow judge, Luke Bryan, is doing well after having to miss a live show due to contracting the coronavirus.  Bryan announced on Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 in a tweet informing fans the illness would prevent him from appearing live at the judges table due to safety concerns for the people around him.

kicked off this season's live shows on Monday, but they had to do it without Luke Bryan.

Madison Watkins got teary-eyed as she put everything into her “American Idol” performance on Sunday’s episode.

Paula Abdul is stepping into Luke Bryan's shoes. The 44-year-old country singer announced on Monday that he's in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, and will miss the first of 's live shows on April 12.Abdul, who was an judge for eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009, will judge in Bryan's place, alongside Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, ABC announced on Monday.This marks the first time Abdul has appeared on since the show moved from Fox to ABC in 2018.«Luke will be missed at our first

Willie Spence left the “American Idol” judges stunned with his incredible performance during Sunday’s episode of the hit show.

Katy Perry's new look.The «Roar» singer and judge stunned with a striking black 'do — in stark contrast to the bright blonde looks she's been serving up all season.Perry's long black locks stole the spotlight, and the songstress paired the new style with a big, bold golden cross necklace and an animal print top that truly came together to wow fans.While many tuned in to see which of the Top 24 would be making it to the Top 16 — and which eight hopefuls would be getting the axe — fans couldn't

American Idol has announced it’s Top 16!

Katy Perry wasn't holding back during Sunday's when contestant Cassandra Coleman took the stage. The redheaded performer gave a solo rendition of the Sigma song, «Find Me,» before singing a duet to OneRepublic's «Apologize» with the band's frontman, Ryan Tedder himself. Though both judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan warned Cassandra to watch her «nerves» on stage, Katy, 36, couldn't stop gushing about the hopeful. «Your voice is a spiritual experience,» the «Firework singer declared.

was jam packed with big performances, memorable moments and celeb guests.

Getting the axe on “American Idol” isn’t always the worst thing, it turns out. Josh Gad seems to be among the many “Idol” fans who didn’t agree with some of the judges’ recent eliminations.

isn't always the worst thing, it turns out. Josh Gad seems to be among the many fans who didn't agree with some of the judges' recent eliminations.On Sunday — as Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan whittled down the field of contestants in the first of two nights of the Showstoppers round — a young musician named Murphy got cut from the competition.Many fans took to Twitter to say it wasn't fair, and argued that Murphy should already have a career.

Hollywood Week on American Idol‘s current season has ended and the Top 24 has been revealed!

American Idol means laying it all on the line. Singer Colin Jamieson is taking big risks to try and make his dreams come true.In this exclusive sneak peek from Monday's new Showstopper round, Jamieson opens up about his life and his backstory before showing off his rocker chops with his big swing.«In my early teenage years, I was in a boy band,» shares Jamieson, who performed with a group called Kik-It.

Cassandra Coleman showed off her unique voice once again on “American Idol”.

Beane’s performance went down a storm with the “American Idol” judges.

The show must go on! “American Idol” began whittling down the competition in a big way on Sunday, and this left some viewers with strong feelings about the season.

began whittling down the competition in a big way on Sunday, and this left some viewers with strong feelings about the season.Sunday's began a new round of Showstopper Performances, and marked the start of the judges' unenviable task of cutting the wide field of hopefuls down to just the Top 24.One of the night's many lucky ones was 17-year-old Hannah Everhart, who grabbed people's attention for her uncanny resemblance to Katy Perry, as well as her seemingly unpolished, take-no-gruff