Christian Guardino Impresses ‘American Idol’ Judges With His ‘Best Performance Yet’ As He Belts Out ‘The Lion King’ Classic

Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as well as host Ryan Seacrest are all expected to be back on American Idol next season.

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.

HunterGirl is showing her love for her mother on “American Idol”.

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”.

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

, 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.

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.

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.

Missing her — but moving forward. Ever since Kenedi Anderson wowed the American Idol judges with her audition, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie haven’t been able to hold back their emotions when it comes to the young singer — even after she abruptly left the competition show in April 2022.

Katy Perry has her “American Idol” favourite.

Nicolina Bozzo was back with another stunning performance on Sunday’s “American Idol”.

American Idol star Luke Bryan has thrown fuel on the ongoing joke feud between himself and Blake Shelton, by naming himself the "better farmer".MORE: Luke Bryan booed on American Idol over divisive critiquesBlake owns land in Oklahoma and Luke planted crops during the pandemic in Tennessee, but the 'One Margarita' hitmaker has now claimed Blake is "pretending farming," while speaking to Ty Bentli on Apple Music Country's The Ty Bentli Show, released on Friday 22 April.WATCH: Luke Bryan shares helpful farming tip with fans"I mean, he's just putting out like wild grasses — stuff that literally will grow on Mars," he continued. "I'm actually planting stuff that human beings can enjoy.

Can you believe it has been 20 years since American Idol premiered?!

Noah Thompson knows how to bring the feeling.

HunterGirl did it again, moving forward into the next round of “American Idol” and celebrated with a Miranda Lambert cover.