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controversies. The American singing competition show American Idol (2002–2016; 2018–present) has generated controversy over the years in numerous areas. Many of the controversies have centered on the show's voting process and results, and in later seasons, gender bias against female contestants, as well as contestant comments.
American Idol. American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. It was on hiatus for two years until March 11, 2018, when a revival ...
season 19. The nineteenth season of American Idol premiered on February 14, 2021, on the ABC television network. Ryan Seacrest returned as host, while Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges, and Bobby Bones returned as in-house mentor. [1][2] Chayce Beckham won the season on May 23, 2021, while Willie Spence was the runner ...
The twentieth season of American Idol premiered on February 27, 2022, on the ABC television network. [1][2] Ryan Seacrest returned as host, and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges. [3] Bobby Bones did not return this year as the in-house mentor. [4]
season 13. The thirteenth season of American Idol, styled as American Idol XIII, premiered on the Fox television network on January 15, 2014. [1] Ryan Seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season. Keith Urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return.
season 18. The eighteenth season of American Idol premiered on February 16, 2020, on the ABC television network. [1][2][3] Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges, [4] while Ryan Seacrest continued as host. [5] Bobby Bones returned as the in-house mentor. Taping was suspended after the top 19 were revealed and the ...
season 8. The eighth season of American Idol premiered on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2009. Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson returned as judges, while Ryan Seacrest returned as host. This season introduced Kara DioGuardi as a permanent fourth judge. [1] This was also Paula Abdul's last season as a judge. [2]
Season 7 of American Idol overall was the most watched primetime program in the United States for the fourth consecutive year, during the conclusion of the 2007–2008 television season. The Tuesday episode viewership averaged 27.665 million while the Wednesday episode averaged 26.843 million, taking the top 2 spots for the season. [27]