Category: American Idol

‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Responds to Paula Abdul’s “Deeply Offensive” Claims of Sexual Assault: “I Will Fight This Appalling Smear!”

January 2, 2024 6 Comments

Nigel Lythgoe, producer of ‘American Idol’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance?,’ is denying recent sexual assault claims made against him by Paula Abdul.

‘American Idol’ Season 19 Runner-Up Willie Spence Dead at 23

October 12, 2022 12 Comments

‘American Idol’ Season 19 runner-up Willie Spence has died at the age of 23 after sustaining injuries from a car accident.

What Happened to Caleb Kennedy? ‘American Idol’ Finalist Withdrawn From Competition After Questionable Social Media Video Surfaces

May 12, 2021 16 Comments

Chase Kennedy has been withdrawn from the current season of ‘American Idol,’ despite making it into the competition’s Top 5 last week. Chase left the show after a controversial video featuring him with someone dressed like a Ku Klux Klan member surfaced online.

Former Winners of ‘The Voice’ Talk About How Quickly They Were Forgotten After Their Season Ended & Discuss Why the Show Hasn’t Launched a Big Star in 20 Seasons

April 8, 2021 3 Comments

In 20 seasons, ‘The Voice’ has yet to launch any contestants to true superstar-status, and, in fact, some of the show’s past winners admit that taking home ‘The Voice’ victory isn’t what they expected at all.

Nikki McKibbin– Star of ‘American Idol’ Season 1 & ‘Celebrity Rehab– Has Died

November 1, 2020 4 Comments

Nikki McKibbin, who competed on the very first season of ‘American Idol,’ died early Sunday at the age of 42. She suffered a brain aneurism earlier this week.