Thursdays american idol wasnt so much a results episode as a look back before ryan seacrest announced that jena irene and caleb johnson would compete in. A parade of blist singing stars trying to belong on the same stage as patti labelle. The fifteenth season of american idol, also branded as american idol. Sep 17, 2014 a change or two is gonna come when season 14 of american idol returns next january starting with the lineup of judges at the new york city auditions and possibly percolating down to the kind. She returned to the mic in 2015, dropping her third album right here, right now. The american idol season finale has finally arrived, and on may 21, america chose either caleb johnson or jena irene to be their next idol. May 22, 2014 by now, youve surely read the news that asheville, north carolina, native caleb johnson was crowned winner of american idols th season. In may 2014, ryan seacrest signed a twoyear extension to remain host of idol. The thirteenth season of american idol, styled as american idol xiii, premiered on the fox television network on january 15, 2014. He had his first headlining show since idol in october, and has. The top two finalists, caleb and jena irene, had a. Ryan seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season.
May 11, 2015 the announcement comes two days before the 14th season finale of american idol. American idol ends 15season run with starstudded finale. The third season was won by fantasia barrino, who defeated diana degarmo by an approximate margin of 2% 1. American idol 2014, season, episode 39, finale, the winner is. He famously beat out runnerup clay aiken in the season finale, performing his. Nick fradiani became the somewhat surprising winner of american idol 2015 wednesday night, closing out a season filled with great performances. It would take less than a second to announce who won, but that would take the fun out of everything, right. Ryan sings for the first time, giant balls are tossed around and no matter what, a rocker is named the winner. Watch american idol season 3, episode 44 american idol season 3 finale.
The fourteenth season of american idol, also known as american idol xiv, premiered on the fox television network on january 7, 2015. Do not continue if you dont want to know who won american idol. The final two shows of the season, where the finalists perform and. On may, nick fradiani was announced the winner of the season, with clark beckham as runner up. 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 american idol experience was promoted by winners of the american idol from season seven onwards by appearing in commercials and announcing im going to disney world. Aug 07, 2018 in 2012, handsome georgiaborn singer phillip phillips was voted winner of american idols 11th season. I preferred david archuleta to david cook, but to paraphrase an unusually magnanimous simon, it was a good set of finals, both davids.
Beckham and nick fradiani on american idol xiv on may 12, 2015. The american idol 2014 finale will reportedly take place over two nights on may 20 and 21. Wednesday nights american idol season 14 finale opened with finalists clark beckham and nick fradiani singing centuries alongside fall out boy. After jena and caleb were given their own 2015 ford mustangs, it was finally time for the moment weve been waiting for all season. May 11, 2015 american idol is finally coming to a close. During his season, caleb johnson became the only finalist in the season to not land in the bottom three prior to the finale. Caleb johnson won american idol 2014 finale winner and.
So now its time to look back at those great moments and give you the top 10 performances. A change or two is gonna come when season 14 of american idol returns next january starting with the lineup of judges at the new york city auditions and possibly percolating down to. Former judge jennifer lopez, who returned after one season absence, and harry connick jr. Trent harmon was named the winner of american idols 15th and final season in a performancepacked, nostalgiafilled, twohour finale. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. Next episode airs 17 may 2020 316 on with the show. The winning singer is crowned in the conclusion of the twopart season 14 finale. Past winners to return for final season by jessica pena, january 19, 2016 a couple months ago, we reported that all the previous. Nick fradiani was one of american idols darker horses this year. American idol 2015, season 14, ep 30, season finale, the winner. American idol winner who won the final season of the. American idol crowns its final winner, and it feels like.
Ryan seacrest continues his role as host, while jennifer lopez, keith urban and harry connick jr. May 06, 2019 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. I love an american idol finale because it lives to be extra. Edging out clark beckham in the finale, fradiani performed the single beautiful life, which would become. Simon cowell looks back and talks about the end october 24, 2015.
Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. After auditioning three times, 23yearold caleb johnson from asheville, north carolina won american idol beating out the very popular. Tonights season finale of american idol kicks off with the final two contestants jena irene and caleb johnson taking the idol stage to perform we will rock you. The past contestants for group one were season 2 winner ruben studdard, season 3 winner. American idols scotty mccreery at louisville palace.
From the moment 20year old iowa native poppe auditioned with the rainbow connecti. Wednesday nightas american idol season 14 finale opened with. Jan 18, 2012 the former idol judge now has designs on a country music career, performing the single love is your name on the 2015 idol season finale and appearing on the abc show nashville as himself. American idol season 15 winner trent harmon c performs coronation song with season 15 cast onstage during foxs american idol finale for.
The third season of american idol premiered on monday, january 19, 2004, and continued until may 26, 2004. The final two shows of the season, where the finalists perform and then a winner is announced, have traditionally. Michael slezak tvline and melinda doolittle idol season 6 on nick fradianis win, best and worst of the american idol finale. Hard to believe we have come to the end of the road for not only season 15 of american idol, but the end of the show altogether. Per usual with my results night recaps, let me get to the meat of the episode before we discuss the filler. We have all the details for you on the rest of the season. The official facebook page for american idol on abc. Mitch haasethabc via getty images contestants caleb lee hutchinson and maddie poppe revealed they are dating on the season finale of american idol.
American idol ends 15season run with starstudded finale more past american idol stars kelly clarkson, carrie underwood and jennifer hudson all performed on the series finale. This wednesday, nick peaked, all right when he won idol season 14 over fellow soft. The results are in on the rebooted american idol and the winning contestant is maddie poppe. Keith urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return. 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 would return for the final. It was the fastest turnaround record in the shows history of any of its. American idol season 14 is hosting the first guy vs. On may, 2015, nick fradiani became the winner of american idols 14th season. The 15th and final season will premiere january 2016.
Last nights season 14 ender fell a harsh 38% among adults 1849 from what. Studdard released five albums since, including 2014s unconditional love, and. 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. In august 2014, after winning season, then23yearold johnson made american idol history again when he released his debut album, testify. When they are done host ryan seacrest takes the stage and introduces american idol judges jennifer lopez, keith urban, and harry connick jr. It was revealed on the season finale that renae had received a recording contract with. The announcement comes two days before the 14th season finale of american idol. Current episode aired 10 may 2020 315 on with the show. These two sang for the american idol title on this episode. Tonight, trent harmon and laporsha renae went headtohead for one final shot at the idol crown, plus every past. 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 laporsha renae. His dave matthews vibe and skills on the acoustic guitar made him a fan favorite. Randy jackson stepped down as mentor, being replaced by scott borchetta.