Willie Spence, Season 19 ‘American Idol’ Runner-Up, Dead at 23Willie Spence, Season 19 ‘American Idol’ Runner-Up, Dead at 23The 23-year-old was runner-up to Chayce Beckham during Season 19 of the ABC reality show in 2021.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Alum Alex Miller Shows Off His Rock Side on ‘When God Made the South’ [Exclusive Premiere]‘American Idol’ Alum Alex Miller Shows Off His Rock Side on ‘When God Made the South’ [Exclusive Premiere]We didn't know he had it in him!Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Paula Abdul Made a Last-Minute Flight Change to Be at Kelly Clarkson’s Walk of Fame InductionPaula Abdul Made a Last-Minute Flight Change to Be at Kelly Clarkson’s Walk of Fame InductionAbdul said, "I wouldn't miss it for the world."JessJess
Kelly Clarkson Reflects on the 20th Anniversary of Her ‘American Idol’ Win: ‘Thank You So Much’Kelly Clarkson Reflects on the 20th Anniversary of Her ‘American Idol’ Win: ‘Thank You So Much’Clarkson expressed gratitude for all the relationships she's made since her life-changing winning season on 'Idol.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Singer Just Sam Is ‘No Longer in the Hospital’ After Health Scare‘American Idol’ Singer Just Sam Is ‘No Longer in the Hospital’ After Health ScareThe singer updated fans on her social media channels, after an undisclosed illness sent her to the hospital twice this month.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Champ Just Sam Hospitalized, Down to 100 Pounds: ‘I Seriously Need Help’‘American Idol’ Champ Just Sam Hospitalized, Down to 100 Pounds: ‘I Seriously Need Help’She's struggled in the years since she won the singing competition.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
‘American Idol’ Singers Noah Thompson + HunterGirl Set Co-Headlining 2022 Tour‘American Idol’ Singers Noah Thompson + HunterGirl Set Co-Headlining 2022 TourWhat a killer lineup for fans of the show.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Producers Selling Staggering $22 Million California Winery — See Inside! [Pictures]‘American Idol’ Producers Selling Staggering $22 Million California Winery — See Inside! [Pictures]It's one of the crown jewels of the California wine region.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Noah Thompson Feels a Bit Guilty About Winning ‘American Idol’Noah Thompson Feels a Bit Guilty About Winning ‘American Idol’"Anybody from the Top 10 could’ve won that show. For some reason, I did."Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol’ Winner Noah Thompson Talks About HunterGirl Dating Rumors‘American Idol’ Winner Noah Thompson Talks About HunterGirl Dating RumorsThe story goes that Thompson and his longtime girlfriend Angel have broken up and the reason is American Idol runner-up HunterGirl. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
How ‘American Idol’ Winner Noah Thompson Connects to Rihanna’s ‘Stay’How ‘American Idol’ Winner Noah Thompson Connects to Rihanna’s ‘Stay’“I just think the lyrics and everything are so beautiful."Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Maren Morris Says She Would Have Been a ‘Nightmare’ If She’d Won ‘American Idol’ as a TeenagerMaren Morris Says She Would Have Been a ‘Nightmare’ If She’d Won ‘American Idol’ as a TeenagerMorris got rejected pretty early on when she tried out for 'American Idol.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak