![Pregnant ‘American Idol’ Contestant Met Future Husband at ‘Idol’ Audition](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2022/03/attachment-pregnant-american-idol-contestant-met-husband-idol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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![Pregnant ‘American Idol’ Contestant Met Future Husband at ‘Idol’ Audition](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2022/03/attachment-pregnant-american-idol-contestant-met-husband-idol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Grace Franklin, 15-Year-Old Granddaughter of Aretha Franklin, Auditioned for ‘American Idol’ – Find Out Why Judge Katy Perry Stormed Off](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2022/03/attachment-aretha-franklin-granddaughter-tries-out-american-idol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Grace Franklin, 15-Year-Old Granddaughter of Aretha Franklin, Auditioned for ‘American Idol’ – Find Out Why Judge Katy Perry Stormed Off
The teen put her own spin on one of her grandma's classics.
![Will Caleb Kennedy Be Replaced on American Idol's Top 5?](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2021/05/what-happens-to-top-5-american-idol-caleb-kennedy-replaced-e1620913871337.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Will Caleb Kennedy Be Replaced on American Idol's Top 5?
The singer was booted after a racist video went viral.
![American Idol Alum Avalon Young Battling Brain Cancer](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2021/04/avalon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
American Idol Alum Avalon Young Battling Brain Cancer
Young’s second surgery is scheduled for May 27.
![Katy Perry Collapses During ‘American Idol’ Gas Leak](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2020/02/GettyImages-1198665395-e1582310403214.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Katy Perry Collapses During ‘American Idol’ Gas Leak
Katy fell to the ground.
![The Most WTF Moments of 2015 (So Far!)](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2015/05/most-wtf-moments-2015.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Most WTF Moments of 2015 (So Far!)
From Zayn's departure from One Direction to Madge's messy on-stage kiss with Drake, these are the moments that had our jaws dropping in 2015 so far.
![Ryan Seacrest Speaks on ‘American Idol’ Cancellation, So Does Brian Dunkleman](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2015/05/Ryan-Seacrest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ryan Seacrest Speaks on ‘American Idol’ Cancellation, So Does Brian Dunkleman
Ryan Seacrest finally opened up about the cancellation of American Idol, and so did his Season 1 co-host, Brian Dunkleman.
![FOX Ending ‘American Idol,’ Final Season Bows in 2016](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2015/05/9540915_1280x7203.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FOX Ending ‘American Idol,’ Final Season Bows in 2016
Now that Upfronts 2015 have entered the scheduling phase, we thought most of the major renewals, cancellations and pickups had delivered their biggest surprises. Not so apparently, as FOX has decided to put American Idol out to pasture after 15 seasons, ending the reality singing competition for good next year.
![‘American Idol’ Is Officially Ending in 2016](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2015/05/american-idol-fox.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘American Idol’ Is Officially Ending in 2016
It's the end of an era! The longstanding reality TV series will return for a final season in January in 2016.
![‘Idol’ Alum Justin Guarini Is Unrecognizable Selling Diet Dr. Pepper [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2015/03/Justin-Guarini-Dr-Pepper.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Idol’ Alum Justin Guarini Is Unrecognizable Selling Diet Dr. Pepper [VIDEO]
Justin Guarini is back on TV, showing off his impressive vocal chords in a new commercial for Diet Dr. Pepper.