American Idol Showbiz Cheat Sheet

American Idol
American Idol
American Idol is a reality TV singing competition that launched on Fox in 2002. It ran for 15 seasons and then went on a hiatus until ABC rebooted it in 2018.
- TV Genres: Reality TV, Competition
- Creator: Simon Fuller
- Where to Watch: Fox (2002-2016); ABC (2018-present)
- Original Judges: Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson
- Current Judges: Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie
- Seasons: 21 and counting
- First Episode: June 11, 2002
- Notable Winners: Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks
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Lauren Daigle Was Eliminated from ‘American Idol’ 3 Times Before She Became a Huge Christian Star
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Carrie Underwood Told the Judges She Had a Third Nipple During Her ‘American Idol’ Audition
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Why ‘American Idol’ Has Produced More Stars Than ‘The Voice’
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‘American Idol’ Winners and Runners-Up List: Who Won Each Season?

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