American Idol

American Idol April 3, 2023

'American Idol' mom Katy Perry shamed quits the show: 'My heart's at home'

Sara Beth, a 25-year-old "American Idol" contestant, abruptly quit the singing competition on Sunday. The mom of three previously addressed a "mom-shaming" joke made by Perry.

Katy Perry March 22, 2023

'American Idol' contestant calls Katy Perry’s ‘mom-shaming' joke 'hurtful' and 'embarrassing'

"American Idol" contestant Sara Beth Liebe shared her reaction to a "mom-shaming" joke that judge Katy Perry made during her audition. Liebe said that the joke was "hurtful" and "embarrassing."

ENTERTAINMENT March 14, 2023

Katy Perry, Pat Sajak, Mayim Bialik trashed by fans: TV hosts under fire in competition shows

Hosts from "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!," "American Idol" and "The Bachelor" have faced intense scrutiny from fans online over various viral moments.

Celebrity News March 7, 2023

‘American Idol’ judge Katy Perry accused of being a 'bully,' 'mom shaming' contestant

"American Idol" fans branded Katy Perry a "bully" after she joked that a 25-year-old mom of three contestant was "laying on the table too much."

American Idol February 27, 2023

Katy Perry sobs during 'American Idol' audition with school shooting survivor: ‘We have to change’

Katy Perry broke down in tears during an emotional "American Idol" audition Sunday night.

American Idol February 25, 2023

‘American Idol’ star had 'last laugh' after date said he'd 'never make it'

"American Idol" finalist has achieved unqualified success since breaking into the music industry in the early 2000s, but said a date once told him he'd "never make it."

American Idol February 24, 2023

Katy Perry ‘traumatized’ ‘American Idol’ contestant with harsh critique: ‘In my nightmares’

An "American Idol" auditioner Adriel Carrion opened up about his experience on the show and confessed that judge Katy Perry "traumatized" him.

ENTERTAINMENT February 10, 2023

Former 'American Idol' contestant suing show for wage theft, says she was made a 'laughingstock' in audition

Former "American Idol" contestant Normandy Vamos is suing the show's producers for wage theft, claiming she and other contestants should have been paid as employees.

Departed January 19, 2023

Former 'American Idol' contestant CJ Harris' cause of death revealed

C.J. Harris, who competed on the 13th season of "American Idol," died from a heart attack, the Walker County Coroner's office confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 31.

ENTERTAINMENT January 19, 2023

'American Idol' tragedies: C.J. Harris' death marks painful history for reality competition show

C.J. Harris died Sunday at 31 in Alabama. Nikki McKibbin and Willie Spence are also a few "American Idol" stars who lost their lives after competing on the show.

Departed January 16, 2023

C.J. Harris, former 'American Idol' contestant, dead at 31

Popular "American Idol" contestant C.J. Harris has died. He was 31 years old. The reality show shared condolences on social media.