American idol judges katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie on returning for season 3 of the abc singing competition. Thats the choice viewers had to make sunday night on the season finale of american idol, which came down to longtime favorites alejandro aranda, a minor viral sensation for his original. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for. The third season of american idol premiered on monday, january 19, 2004, and continued until may 26, 2004. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the next american idol on monday night, maddie poppe was crowned this season s winner of the reality singing. 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.
The third season was won by fantasia barrino, who defeated diana degarmo by an approximate margin of 2% 1. See below for a complete list of american idol winners. The top 20 will compete in a special episode slated to air on april 26. It is the third season to air on abc since the series reboot.
Its another 3 hour extravaganza, and for the first time ever, the winner will be chosen during a live coast to coast broadcast. The season finale of american idol, scheduled for may 19 on abc, is fast approaching, which means another starstudded performance show to usher in a new winner. The top 20 will contend in exceptional episodes came on april 26. Ryan seacrest continued as show host, bobby bones returned as inhouse mentor.
American idol has crowned its season 16 champion the singing competition show wrapped up its epic first season on abc on monday, as host ryan seacrest announced maddie poppe as the latest winner. Season 3 was the first season where both the winner and the runnerup had. Simon cowell, randy jackson and kara dioguardi returned to the judging panel. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. Since the first time the judges met him, hes continued to stand out. Nbc told huffpost that it had no firm updates on what the plan was, but one can assume it might end up resembling abcs production strategy for season 3 of the rebooted american idol, which will air its first virtual episode this sunday, april 26. The american idol season finale easily led the broadcast ratings for sunday, may 19, although the early numbers are down some vs.
The winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in partnership with american idol s 19 recordings. American idol winner 2020 all season finale result. And the network has confirmed the american idol finale will air on sunday, may 19. Season 3 also introduced the world to jennifer hudson. American idol season 3 shock elimination as latoya london leaves duration. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this. Caleb lee hutchinson, gabby barrett, or maddie poppe. The top 10 contender will perform on may 3 in the live shows, and the season 18 american idol winner will be chosen on the may 17 finale. D and the first part of the season finale for foxs american idol. American idol 2004, season 3, episode 40, final results. American idol series finale recap who won, trent harmon. She finished as the runnerup on the third season of the realitytalentsearch television series american idol, narrowly missing the win by about 2% approximately 1. Top 3 elimination night drops after series finale news.
Watch american idol episodes online season 3 2020 tv. New clues emerge about the literally explosive episode. Abc has announced season finale dates for series ending their primetime runs in may. Both fantasia and diana degarmo released a single after the finale. Thats good news when any show doesnt lose viewers year. It is the first season to have a finale with two female contestantsseason 12 is the. The winner of american idol is adam lambert to sing bohemian rhapsody on american idol finale plus more huge performers american idol judges future uncertain as abc renews series. Some of these changes came in response to the falling popularity and viewership of idol in comparison to nbc s competing series the voice. 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. Live shows start may 3, season 18 finale is may 17.
Brian dunkleman quit after the first season, and seacrest therefore became the lone host in season 2 as well as all subsequent seasons. American idol season 16 winner maddie poppe allegedly isnt on the greatest terms with the show according to variety, she was told there wasnt a slot for her on the 2019 finale to sing her. The top 3 contestants still in the running for the season 16 title are alejandro aranda. Tonights season finale of american idol kicks off with the idols on the stage performing, the final two trent harmon and laporsha renae are joined by the last 10 contestants that were voted off season 15, plus a ton of other american idol alums. The second season of american idol premiered on january 21, 2003, and continued until may 21, 2003. American idol 2004, season 3, episode 40, final results youtube. Season 3, episode 3 march 1, 2020 this weeks episode sees a determined hopeful defy the odds for a chance to audition in front of the judges, resulting in an american idol first. Among those already announced to appear is idol season 8 runnerup and queen frontman adam lambert.
Katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie returned as judges despite budget cuts. Past winners to return for final season by jessica pena, january 19, 2016 a couple months ago, we reported that all the previous judges from american idol. A good american idol finale is kind of like the fountain of youth and thats not only a reference to 43yearold ricky martin, 45yearold j. The top 10 will perform on may 3 in the first of three live shows all. He made it all the way to the final round, beating out adam lambert in the seasons last episode. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. This was the last season to be aired in standard definition, with the only. Auditions from courtney timmons, dillon james, shannon. See what the american idol season 16 finalist winner had.
American idol season 3 winner fantasia barrino coronation song i believe. American idol winner maddie poppe seems to have shaded the show right before the 2019 finale. American idol season 17 winner laine hardy sings his coronation song, flame. The third season of american idol premiered on monday, january 19, 2004, and continued until. If that sounds hyperbolic, earlier in the episode, lionel richie said, every once in a while, something comes along that. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon. The american idol finale airs live nationwide on abc beginning at 5 p. The series finale of god friended me scored lessthanheavenly numbers, as abc won sunday with its first american idol athome. Idol 2002 finale kelly clarkson is crowned the winner. The top 10 will perform on may 3 in the first of three live shows all branded live coast to coast feed hosted, as ever, by ryan seacrest. Idol gives back also returned for the season and was held on april 21, 2010. Immediately post finale, clarkson released two singles, including the coronation song, a moment like this. The title of show was shortened from american idol. Ellen degeneres joined the panel as a replacement for paula abdul after guest judges filled in during the auditions.
Diana nicole degarmo born june 6, 1981,in birmingham, alabama is an american singersongwriter and actress. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantle usa and 19 entertainment, and distributed by. American idol contestants and finalists of 2020 cast of american. American idol winner maddie poppe hits back at show amid. The eighteenth season of the reality show singing competition american idol premiered on february 16, 2020 on abc. Without further ado, here are the top american idol hopefuls for season 3 18th overall. The battle of top 20 contestants of the season is coming to an end.
How to watch american idol 2019 finale episode online. Get the rundown on how to watch the episode online via cablefree live streaming. American idol 2009, season 8, episode 40, season finale. The fourteenth season of american idol featured a number of major changes to its format and talent. The finale of abcs american idol, hosted by ryan seacrest, airs live coast to coast, sunday at 8 p. The season 18 american idol winner will be crowned on the may 17 finale. Despite reports that the series would be ending, abc announced that it would revive the show. The shows second season at least on its new home network finale will air sunday, may 19. American idol judges katy perry, luke bryan, lionel richie.
From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. Pt, with the winner announced at the end of the episode. 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. A recap of american idol season 16 episode 19 grand finale. The ninth season of american idol premiered on tuesday, january 12, 2010 and concluded on wednesday, may 26, 2010 on fox. The search for a superstar of season 1 to just american idol. American idol 2020 judges katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie. Grace leer and lauren mascitti are currently vying for the final spot, but. American idol crowns season 16 winner entertainment. In his first audition, aranda confessed he had no formal music training and only. The american idol revival has been renewed for a third season at abc.