Alyssa Raghu Fails to Make ‘American Idol’ Top 24 After Previously Reaching Top 8 in 2019 | Alyssa Raghu, American Idol | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Alyssa Raghu‘s second chance on American Idol did not last too long. The 22-year-old singer made it to the Hollywood round of Idol for season 22 after previously finishing in the Top 8 of the show back in 2019. She became the first contestant to ever given the chance to audition again after making it … Read more

‘American Idol’ Judges on ‘Emotional’ Hollywood Week and Being Tougher on Contestants (Exclusive)

Hollywood Week is here on season 22 of American Idol — and the judges couldn’t be more excited! “We’re reluctant to keep saying it gets better and better every year because it sounds like [a cliché] and we’re just trying to falsely pump up the show. But I mean, we’re not. There’s a lot of great talent … Read more

Contestant Emmy Russell Surprises ‘American Idol’ Judges By Revealing Connection to Country Music Legend | American Idol, Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Emmy Russell faced the American Idol judges on Sunday night’s (February 25) episode! The 24-year-old hopeful sat at the piano and sang an original song for Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. However, when she brought up that she grew up singing on the road, and that her grandmother was a country singer. When … Read more

‘American Idol’ Couple Gabby Barrett & Cade Foehner Welcome Baby No. 3! | Baby, Birth, Cade Foehner, Gabby Barrett, Ivy Foehner | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Gabby Barrett is a mom once again! The 23-year-old “Pick Me Up” singer and her 28-year-old husband Cade Foehner celebrated the arrival of their third child, a baby girl named Ivy Josephine Foehner. Gabby joyfully shared the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude and happiness for the new addition to their family. Keep reading to find … Read more

Jordin Sparks Wants to Replace Katy Perry as ‘American Idol’ Judge

Katy Perry (soon-to-be) out, Jordin Sparks in?  Sparks raised her hand (via emoji) and volunteered to replace Perry as one of the judges on American Idol following Perry’s announcement that she’s leaving the reality singing competition after seven seasons. Sparks took to X on Friday to express her interest in the gig. She tagged American Idol and tweeted, “Oh hiiii @AmericanIdol —I … Read more

This ‘American Idol’ Alum Wants To Replace Katy Perry As Judge

Katy Perry recently hinted that her time on ‘American Idol’ is coming to an end, and one ‘Idol’ alum wants to replace the ‘E.T.’ singer. The singer-songwriter began serving as a judge on the competition show during its sixteenth season in 2018. Now, after six years, she is planning on moving on. With this recent … Read more

Past ‘American Idol’ Winner Wants to Replace Katy Perry as Judge | American Idol, Jordin Sparks, Katy Perry | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

A past American Idol winner is throwing their hat in the ring to join the show’s judges panel! Earlier this week, Katy Perry announced that she was leaving the show after season 22, which premieres on Sunday, Feb. 18. Following Katy‘s announcement, a past Idol winner revealed that they would love to join the show … Read more

Katy Perry Announces Exit From ‘American Idol’ After Current Season

Katy Perry has announced her departure from the judging panel of the popular singing competition, “American Idol.” Perry, who joined the show in 2018 alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, has been a prominent fixture on the program for several seasons but will bid farewell after the current season concludes. It comes after reports emerged … Read more

Katy Perry Leaving ‘American Idol’ After 7 Seasons

American Idol is going to be getting a shake-up in the seasons to come as Katy Perry will soon be making her exit. The singer and long-time Idol judge sat down with Jimmy Kimmel on Monday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where she came out to promote the forthcoming 22nd season of the reality singing competition. However, … Read more