‘American Idol’ Welcomes Back Favourites Including William Hung, Jordin Sparks & More To Celebrate Show’s 20th Anniversary

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals the winner of Season 20 of American Idol.

Thania Garcia This weekend’s season finale of “American Idol” is cooking up to be a star-studded event with performances by season four winner and current mentor on the program, Carrie Underwood, as well as Michael Bublé, Thomas Rhett and Sara Bareilles, among many others.The three-hour special will also welcome judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to the stage with additional performances by Ben Platt; Earth, Wind & Fire; Deana Carter; Flo Rida; Melissa Etheridge; Tai Verdes; “Idol” alum Gabby Barrett and James Arthur.This season’s three finalists — Noah Thompson, HunterGirl and Leah Marlene — will perform for one last time in hopes of bringing home the winning title, with one round dedicated to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Sunday night’s (May 15) episode of “American Idol” included performances from Fritz Hager and Thompson — both of whom had tested positive for COVID-19 in the weeks prior.Although Thompson made it through, Hager and Nicola Bozzo were eliminated during the semi-finals.Marlene expressed the most shock with the results of the finalist lineup following her performances of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” and Underwood’s “I’ll Stand By You.” She fell to the floor as her name was revealed by host Ryan Seacrest.Sunday night’s episode also featured a performance from Finneas who sang his funky pop single “Naked.”Season 20 of “American Idol” will wrap on Sunday, May 22 starting at 8 p.m.

It’s the final countdown! American Idol is getting ready to crown their season 20 winner — and it took an appearance from former contestant Carrie Underwood to help with the final elimination.

Nicolina Bozzo gave it her all once again on Sunday’s “American Idol”, but sadly it wasn’t enough to nab a spot in the Top 3.

Noah Thompson wasn’t about to let COVID stop his “American Idol” journey.

Fritz Hager wasn’t able to take to the “American Idol” stage as planned on Sunday after contracting COVID-19 but he still managed to wow the judges.

Nicolina Bozzo delivered two incredible performances on Sunday’s “American Idol”.

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.

Michele Amabile Angermiller “American Idol” marked its 20th birthday on Monday night with “The Great Idol Reunion,” a one-hour special featuring past “Idol” contestants and judges and celebrating the show’s history, both during its years on Fox and its current home on ABC.“Tonight we are opening the Idol yearbook,” said host Ryan Seacrest as he revealed the “Idol” VIP area, which included such familiar faces as Tamyra Gray, Pia Toscano, Anthony Federov, Brooke White, Justin Guarini, William Hung, and Seacrest’s unforgettable frosted hair.Wasting no time getting to Hung, whose name is “synonymous with ‘American Idol,'” noted Seacrest, he returned to the stage to reprise his epic Ricky Martin performance of “She Bangs” as former judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson felt right at home alongside the current panel of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. In classic Abdul form, she kicked into Paula-speak, which fans surely fondly remember.“I am most proud ,most humbled by having the experience of a lifetime,” she said.

Christian Guardino put his own spin on the “Lion King” classic “Circle Of Life” on Sunday’s “American Idol” Disney Night episode.

, and Katy Perry once again pulled out all the stops. The pop star and judge kept up her tradition of rocking an elaborate costume for the occasion — and this year's might be the most cumbersome of them all.Perry decided to go as Ariel, from, but took it a step father than one usually would with an Ariel costume.

Katy Perry almost ended up “under the seat” during the latest episode of “American Idol”.

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.

by her ex everywhere she goes…even at work.Now happily engaged to Orlando Bloom, has suffered her share of heartbreak, including a rocky marriage to Russell Brand and a passionate but doomed relationship with John Mayer (is there any other kind of relationship with John Mayer?). But the youths of today don't know their history, and on a recent episode of American Idol, a young contestant sang a John Mayer song and then guessed that Perry had picked it out (judges picking songs was part of that week's gimmick; it's not important).This content can also be viewed on the site it from.After 20-year-old Noah Thompson sang Mayer's 2009 hit “Heartbreak Warfare” and guessed that Katy Perry had chosen the song, the “Roar” singer replied, “Noah…I feel like maybe you should Wikipedia me.”Smiling but stressed, Perry yelled, “I'm triggered!” and slid out of her seat and onto the floor.

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 has often had moments of hilarity on American Idol, but on the show's latest episode, an unexpected moment ended up a little more awkward for her than expected.MORE: Katy Perry leaves viewers stunned in whimsical green pantsuit live on American IdolThe latest live episode of the show on Monday night featured the Judge's Song Contest, a segment where each contestant was anonymously given a song chosen by the judges and the song they'd perform would net that judge a point.VIDEO: Katy Perry's husband Orlando Bloom cuts a turkey on ThanksgivingFor contestant Noah Thompson, he was given a choice of three songs, two of which ended up being by John Mayer and one by John Denver.While he initially leaned toward the John Denver song, he ended up opting for the John Mayer track Heartbreak Warfare, delivering a performance that impressed the judges.MORE: Katy Perry updates fans with baby number two newsHowever, the moment quickly turned slightly uncomfortable when Ryan Seacrest asked Noah who he thought chose the song, and he picked Katy, unaware of her history with the singer-songwriter, having been in an on-and-off relationship with him.She quickly tried to figure out how to react as the audience let out a few knowing chuckles.

Nicolina Bozzo kicked things up a notch with a high-energy performance on Monday’s “American Idol”.