American idol went on to become the alltime most dominant show in the u. May 21, 2018 the top three american idol finalists made their case for the last time on sunday nights may 20 episode. American idol crowns final winner as tv show ends fox. American idol season 18s finale airs on abc on sunday, may 17, at 8. As series creators david benioff and dan weiss once wrote, and as a very evil and very dead man. It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival. Ryan seacrest returned as host, while randy jackson, steven tyler, and jennifer lopez all returned as judges. American idol winner 2020 all season finale result.
American idol crowns 15th and final winner as fox show ends. Throughout the american idol season 17 finale sunday night, the winner seemed almost too. American idols katy perry may have taken an unnecessary. Then the final two will perform one last number before a winner is crowned. Series executive producer nigel lythgoe promised the finale would celebrate its large ranks of contestants, not bigname guests as in previous years, and he stuck to that pledge.
The final showdown between diana degarmo and fantasia barrino. American idol will go out with a bang, expanding to a threenight finale in a shortened season, the fox show confirmed wednesday night jan. The last contest settled the score as trent harmon defeated laporsha renae for the crown. American idol, season finale, sunday, may 17, 87c, abc. Trent harmon, who grew up on a farm and described himself as a dude from mississippi, takes crown in series finale. Apr 20, 2020 there will be four more american idol episodes this season, which will see the 20 contestants whittled down across three episodes before the fourth episodes twohour finale. What the american idol finale looked like from the inside business.
The final words came from seacrest, who thanked the viewers at home. American idol brings back stars for emotional series finale. Trent harmon but the twohourplus series finale was. Continue to stick with cinemablend for the latest on the competition, and for more news happening in television and.
The final winner was ultimately the final american idol surprise. For her final song, gabby did journeys dont stop believin from inside a screensaver while wearing a dress made from an exploded disco ball. After 15 seasons, american idol has come to an end. American idol crowns 15th and final winner as fox show.
Katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie came as judges regardless of spending plan cuts. The last contest settled the score as trent harmon defeated. Everyone got to take part in a medley and there were no surprise appearances. Instead the general feeling appears to be that the american idol finale is happening. Scott borchetta also returned as the inhouse mentor. May 14, 2018 mothers day brought a flurry of emotions to american idol as viewers voted the top five down to the top three, bringing the audience and the contestants even closer to the finale. May 20, 2019 the american idol finale ended in an upset. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantle usa and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. These are the final national numbers unless noted with an. After american idol auditions, top 20 contestants get shortlisted to be in the further race. It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival of the series aired on abc. Hawaii five0 boss defends the series finale s very final scene.
Renae and the american idol season 15 winner trent harmon. The last contest settled the score as trent harmon defeated laporsha. Ryan seacrest continued as the shows host, while jennifer lopez, keith urban, and harry connick jr. The fifteenth season of american idol, also branded as american idol. The eleventh season of american idol premiered on fox on january 18, 2012. American idol changed so many lives, including my own, if im being perfectly honest. This season was four to six weeks shorter than seasons 2 through 14.
How many in american idol finaleamerican idol top 7. American idol, once a ratings powerhouse that influenced tv and music, had. The farewell season, premiered on the fox television network on january 6, 2016. The time has come, guys american idol is officially over. There will be four more american idol episodes this season, which will see the 20 contestants whittled down across three episodes before the fourth episodes twohour finale. And after completing the season, one of them is titled american idol winner.
This thursday on fox, american idols historic run comes to an end with a starstudded series finale which will culminate with the crowning of the final american idol. You can sum up the american idol series grand finale very simply. The 15th winner of american idol was crowned during the shows thursday, april 7, series finale and it all came down to trent harmon and. Harmon tumbled to the stage in surprise as host ryan seacrest announced him as the 15th and final winner of american. American idol crowns 15th and final winner as tv show.
Its been a really strange season, said mj santilli, who runs one of the most popular blogs among. Thursday to thursday, the idol series finale was up 43% in the key demo over last week. On may 23, 2012, phillip phillips became the winner of the eleventh season of american idol, beating jessica sanchez, the first female recipient of the judges save. Now, its up to viewers of the abc reboot to decide who will win the 2018 edition. American idol ended its 2016 and final season thursday night with a win. American idol ends with one final argument over the. American idol, once a ratings powerhouse that influenced tv and music, had suffered steady audience erosion before fox decided it would end this season. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. Winner chosen in one final love song to idol, past finalists return to pay respects to the show before naming a farewell winner.
Series executive producer nigel lythgoe promised the finale would celebrate its. Tv ratings, due to the popularity of the judges particularly simon cowell and its contestants, which were led by its first winner, kelly clarkson. Ryan seacrest left fans confused and speculative after he gave his final signoff on the series finale of american idol on thursday, april 7. Season 3 will air april 22, april 29 and then following backtoback weeks of survivorrelated preemptions wednesday, may 20. For more on idol, pick up peoples the best of american idol collectors edition issue, on sale now. American idol final three talk carrie underwood, upcoming. The american idol 2night finale event featured the american idol 2018 top 3, caleb lee hutchinson, gabby barrett, and maddie poppe, each performing three songs live. In one final love song to idol, past finalists return to pay respects to the show before naming a farewell winner. American idol unveiled their top 7 for 2020 in last nights penultimate episode as the abc singing competition gears up for the finale on. First up, each performed an original song, which they helped write along with several notable hitmakers, but with which theyd only had a few weeks to get to know. The last contest settled the score as trent harmon. The american idol finale will air sunday, may 17 at 8 p.
Carrie underwood, kelly clarkson to perform on series finale march 25, 2016. Apr 20, 2020 american idol viewers have made their decision after the judges had grace leer and lauren mascitti compete against each other for a spot in the top 20. Previous judges to return for final season november 21, 2015. Seacrest got the finals if enigmatic words thursday. The constant cutaways to her were annoying beyond words. It has since become the worlds most widely watched television franchise, as well as one. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
I still half expect host ryan seacrest to close the show saying join us again next january when we do it all over again. See the voice judges blake shelton, kelly clarkson, john legend, nick jonas and carson daly reveal their funny sides from. The format began in 2001 with the british television series pop idol. The abc reality series named its season 2 champion during the sunday, may 19, finale. The seventh season of american idol, the annual reality show and singing competition, began on january 15, 2008, and concluded on may 21, 2008. Mothers day brought a flurry of emotions to american idol as viewers voted the top five down to the top three, bringing the audience and the contestants even closer to the finale. American idol has one more chance to mint a star before it fades into tv and music history. President obama, jennifer lopez and other highlights from. But then, aranda and hardy, the final two, took the stage as host ryan. New american idol episodes filmed remotely using iphones. Season four winner carrie underwood, generally thought to be the. Now i can actually revamp it and come up with a new version, fuller said, envisioning. It obviously helped hyping 20152016 as american idols final run, but any gains were still unexpected, and are thus surely being celebrated at a network that could use the viewers. As tribute, according to the hollywood reporter, the judges from idols past 14 seasons will come.
Apr 08, 2016 the first american idol finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with kelly clarkson the victor over justin guarini. Kris allen and adam lamberts final faceoff photos from season eights starpacked conclusion featuring kiss, queen, black eyed peas and more. Ryan seacrest continued to host the show with simon cowell, paula abdul, and randy jackson returning as judges. Final top 20 american idol contestant is revealed after. American idol season 18 finale lineup the eighteenth season of the unscripted tv show singing competition american idol went ahead february 16, 2020, on abc. The last contest settled the score as trent harmon defeated laporsha renae. Throughout the american idol season 17 finale sunday night, the winner. Mar 24, 2020 the network aired the first part of a twopart season finale of the good doctor 1. What the american idol finale looked like from the inside.
Host ryan seacrest revealed that trent harmon is the winner of the fox shows 15th and final season. May 19, 2019 this story contains spoilers for the series finale of hbos game of thrones, the iron throne. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. It definitely wont be the american idol finale of old, what with the fireworks raining down on the winner of season 18 and the dramatic lights and parade of superstars singing duets with the top. Past winners front and center in american idol series. Hawaii five0 boss defends the series finales very final. Idols also known as superstar in some countries is a reality television singing competition format created by british television producer simon fuller and developed by fremantle. The abc reality series named its season 2 champion during the sunday, may 19. Moreover, the winner of the show is selected by the viewers of the show. American idol ends with one final argument over the winner. American idol crowns its final winner as the series ends business. The first american idol finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with kelly clarkson the victor over justin guarini.
Interscope records chairman jimmy iovine, a songwriter and producer, also returned as an inhouse mentor to work with the contestants on a weekly basis. In total audience, last nights finale was a season 15 high, beating the 10. May 11, 2017 the final showdown between diana degarmo and fantasia barrino. American idol 2012, season 11, episode 40, finale, intro. American idol viewers have made their decision after the judges had grace leer and lauren mascitti compete against each other for a spot in. American idol crowns 15th and final winner as tv show ends. The shows series finale ended on april 7, but the final two hours were jampacked with epic performances and memorable moments that. The top three american idol finalists made their case for the last time on sunday nights may 20 episode. Finale destination the judges work overtime to convince us weve witnessed a moment, and push hard for. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. Hawaii five0 boss defends the series finales very final scene.
The search for a superstar, debuted on the fox network on 11 june 2002. American idol crowns its final winner as the series ends. Apr 07, 2016 it obviously helped hyping 20152016 as american idols final run, but any gains were still unexpected, and are thus surely being celebrated at a network that could use the viewers. Everything you need to know about american idols first. Jan 22, 2019 american idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantle usa and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. Finale destination the judges work overtime to convince us weve witnessed a moment, and push hard for a lee vs. It is the third season to arrive on abc since the reboot. No, the biggest shocker of the american idol season 15 finale turned out.
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