Carrie Underwood's role on American Idol is under the spotlight, as the shadow of a potential Katy Perry return looms, sparking intrigue and speculation.

As "American Idol" Season 23 continues on the 2025 TV schedule, more and more contestants are getting cut each week, making the competition all the more brutal. However, it seems some brutal moments may have taken place off-screen after Ryan Seacrest made a specific "Idol" gaffe for what may be the first time ever.

The artist, 44, opened up about how she felt after singing her 2005 version of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking” alongside former “Idol” contestant Josh King. Simpson also performed her new tune “Blame Me.”

Explore how 'American Idol' prizes, like cash and record deals, have changed from Kelly Clarkson's win to Jamal Roberts in 2025

Trent Harmon, who won American Idol in 2016, shares why he believes faith is suddenly cool on the show and why he pivoted from country music to Christian music in an exclusive interview with The

Jamal Roberts’ American Idol win is a historic moment for the show, but social media users believe not everyone is happy with the Mississippi native taking the title.

North Carolina native and “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery’s family is going to get a little bigger this fall. McCreery and his wife, Gabi Dugal McCreery, both from Garner, announced they are expecting their second child on Instagram Thursday ...

Foster said his life has changed since being a contestant on the show. “It has just been like rocket fuel to my career to be on American Idol,” he said. “I went from 0 to 50