Biggest ‘American Idol’ Scandals and Controversies Through the Years

Avalon Young is sharing an update on her ongoing battle with cancer.

Ethan Shanfeld After dropping out of the “American Idol” finale at the last minute, Arthur Gunn has spoken out about his decision to leave the show.Gunn was set to perform with Sheryl Crow on Sunday’s finale, but after the “Idol” contestant allegedly refused to come out of his trailer five minutes before the show, producers were forced to swap in Season 19 finalist Graham DeFranco, who was sitting in the audience.After the seemingly unrehearsed medley of Crow’s “Everyday Is A Winding Road” and

Arthur Gunn, 23, is speaking out after he made headlines for not being a part of the highly anticipated American Idol finale on May 23. The contestant took to Instagram to share a photo of an inspiring quote along with a lengthy caption that gave a somewhat vague reason for his unexpected departure from the televised competition.

Arthur Gunn is responding to questions about his absence from the "American Idol" season finale. The singer and guitar strummer took to Instagram on Monday to address why he skipped out on the "Idol" Season 19 sendoff that would have seen Gunn perform alongside Sheryl Crow.

Arthur Gunn is explaining.

He has his reasons. One day after the American Idol finale, Arthur Gunn opened up about his decision not to show up for the final season 19 episode.

Arthur Gunn has broken his silence about why he was a no-show at Sunday’s American Idol season finale.

One big question looms over the season 19 finale of “American Idol”: where was Arthur Gunn?

One big question looms over the season 19 finale of “American Idol”: where was Arthur Gunn?

One big question looms over the season 19 finale of “American Idol”: where was Arthur Gunn?

American Idol fans were scratching their heads when they realized Arthur Gunn was missing from the show’s season finale last night after previously being announced to perform.

Fans of “American Idol” semifinalist and fan favourite Casey Bishop were given a special treat during the show’s season 19 finale on Sunday.

Willie Spence didn’t hold anything back.

A star is born! Chayce Beckham was crowned the winner of American Idol season 19 on Sunday, May 23.

 crowned a new winner on Sunday.First, we're going to look at how the night unfolded.

made magic on Sunday by bringing an eliminated fan favorite back into the theater. Murphy returned to the stage for the season 19 finale on Sunday, and fans were delighted.After getting eliminated back in March — on what was also his 28th birthday — Murphy didn't even make it to the season's Top 24.

top left) will continue on with “American Idol” as an executive producer and consultant, Fremantle said on Thursday.“Trish’s leadership, endless creativity and contributions to Fremantle over the past decade are immeasurable,” Jennifer Mullin, the global CEO for Fremantle, said on Thursday. “She has an inspiring hunger to innovate, and I am delighted that she will stay on with us in her new role.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s the end of another era for American Idol.

The judges from American Idol are breaking their silence on the controversy surrounding contestant Caleb Kennedy‘s abrupt exit from the show last week.

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are breaking their silence on “American Idol”‘s controversial contestant Caleb Kennedy’s exit from the competition.