A fan favorite from season one returns for another chance, while another hopefuls greatgrandmother fulfills her lifelong dream. As the iconic competition series gears up for its 15th and final season. Laine hardy is the new american idol the abc singing competition crowned its 17th winner sunday night, where the final three vying for the title were hardy, alejandro aranda, and madison. In twelve seasons, it has launched several careers. May 07, 2019 the nation became hooked on american idol when it made its debut on fox in 2002. Oct 26, 2008 there was no winner on american idol in 2001 because the first season started in 2001 but finished in 2002 so the 2002 winner is kelly clarkson. Part of the idol franchise, it is a spinoff from the reality program pop idol. I cant remember if i wanted kelly clarkson or justin guarini to win when i watched the season finale of the first ever american idol in my friends basement on a hot night back in sept. The american idol premiere, which aired on june 11, 2002, was cohosted by. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. Watch american idol episodes online season 1 2002 tv.
Season one began in 2002 on june 11 and the winner kelly clarkson was chosen on september 4 2002. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. American idol crowns 15th and final winner as tv show. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. Bobby bones returns to american idol as inhouse mentor.
American idol, american reality television series in which aspiring singers competed for a recording contract and a shot at wealth and fame. Apr 08, 2016 the first american idol finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with kelly clarkson the victor over justin guarini. American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. The first season of the show began in 2002 and was known as american idol. Who was the winner in season 4 american idol answers. There was no winner on american idol in 2001 because the first season started in 2001 but finished in 2002 so the 2002 winner is kelly clarkson. It was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman.
The fourteenth season of american idol, also known as american idol xiv, premiered on the fox television network on january 7, 2015. May 24, 2010 all american idol seasons, from best to worst rank season year winner runnerup. The series moved to abc with its sixteenth season which debuted on march 11, 2018. Aiken became the first nonwinning contestant to have a u. Even though the series held that title for seven years. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 and continued until september 4, 2002. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. The first winner of the format was will young of the united kingdom in 2002. Part of the idol franchise, it is a spinoff from the reality program pop idol, which was created by british entertainment executive simon fuller and first aired in 2001 in the. Two winners of the series were also able to win for another regional title. Why kelly clarkson is american idols greatest success story. American idol, american reality television series in which aspiring. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantle usa and 19 entertainment.
This season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after this season. The series was based on the british show pop idol and has become one of the most popular television shows of all time. The first winner of american idol was kelly clarkson, who was announced as the winner on september 4, 2002. American idol has seen its fair share of viewership changes over the years, peaking at 38. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry. The first set of 10 finalists from the top 100 perform. The thirteenth season of american idol, styled as american idol xiii, premiered on the fox television network on january 15, 2014. In britain, pop idol was also pushed aside for the x factor. Simon cowell creatorsimoncowell seasons 19, a famous uk record exec. After american idols first season 2002, dunkleman left the program, and. Continue reading to find out which contestant won the first series of american idol.
Their audition, which included a cringemaking version of paula abduls opposites attract, had judge simon cowell about to deliver a scathing putdown when the pair revealed themselves to be anthony mcpartlin and declan donnelly in disguise and that cowell was the. Carrie underwood was the winner of american idol season 4. American idol is an american singing competition series created by simon fuller and produced by 19 entertainment, and is distributed by fremantlemedia north america. It debuted on june 11, 2002, and had since become the most popular show on american television. Apr 01, 2020 american idol, american reality television series in which aspiring singers competed for a recording contract and a shot at wealth and fame.
Jun 21, 2019 the winner of what had been billed as idols farewell season, trent harmon earned the distinction of a hot shot debut on billboards hot country songs chart in 2016 with his keith urban. The search for a superstar in season 1 was an american singing. Maddie poppe was crowned winner of the 16th season of american idol on monday night, becoming the first winner of the singing competition at its new home on abc. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this. After a twoyear hiatus, it returned to tv in 2018, airing on abc.
American idol crowns final winner as tv show ends fox. Former judge jennifer lopez, who returned after one season absence, and harry connick jr. Ryan seacrest continues his role as host, while jennifer lopez, keith urban and harry connick jr. Apr 29, 2016 as the iconic competition series is whittling down the competition in its 17th season and second season on abc, et is looking back at all the past idol winners, and where they are now 1. During third season, i got wiser and realized that the show wasnt as good anymore, but still i watched. Or even a reasonable woman, now that i think about it. This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has since gone on to become a grammy awardwinning superstar. Kelly clarkson, the first season winner the first season of american idol debuted as a summer replacement show in june 2002 on the fox network. Clarksons season one victory, subsequent american idol winnersincluding. An american version of the british series pop idol, which is better known due to the fact that far more people live in america than britain. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idols 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. Carrie underwood, kelly clarkson to perform on american. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantlemedia north america. He left american idol at the end of the ninth season to start an american version of seriesthexfactor.
The search for a superstar in season 1 was an american singing competition airing on fox. The final was contested between justin guarini, a favorite throughout much of the series, and clarkson, who didnt impress initially but was able to convince the judges and public with some strong. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Season 1 of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002. Herself judge herself guest star performer 4 episodes, 20072016. Mar 16, 2020 starting all the way back in 2002, american idol blasted onto our tv screens and quickly became the number one show in the country. The first american idol finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with kelly clarkson the victor over justin guarini.
The first season of american idol debuted as a summer replacement show in june 2002 on the fox network. American idol tv series 20022016 the movie database. Katy perry and lionel richie return for a new season of american idol. The third season of american idol premiered on monday, january 19, 2004, and continued until may 26, 2004. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. The last contest settled the score as trent harmon defeated laporsha.
In the same way that the first seasons of mtvs real world, cbs survivor and abcs the bachelor were the best, the debut of american idol had all that fumbling, bubbly and charming innocence of new love, where we knew we had stumbled upon something. With ryan seacrest, mark thompson, randy jackson, simon cowell. May 20, 2019 american idol is an american singing competition series created by simon fuller and produced by 19 entertainment, and is distributed by fremantlemedia north america. The third season was won by fantasia barrino, who defeated diana degarmo by an approximate margin of 2% 1. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season.
Keith urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years. Ryan has been on american idol since the series first started back in 2002. May 21, 2018 ladies and gentlemen, meet the next american idol on monday night, maddie poppe was crowned this seasons winner of the reality singing competition, which abc revived in march with star judges. Jan 04, 2016 the complete list of american idol winners. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, maddie poppe. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. An estimated 20 million people watched the finale in september 2002. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. I have, however, watched an episode of american idol and will go so far as to say that i have religiously watched three seasons of it. Ryan seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season.
It began airing on fox in the united states on june 11, 2002, and ended on april 7, 2016. Twelve american finalists six men and six women compete in a. American idol 2002, season 1, episode 24, top 2 finalists youtube. The singing competition featured an array of talented entertainers. Carrie underwood, who is currently on her storyteller tour. It began airing on fox on june 11, 2002, as an addition to the idols format based on the british series pop idol and has since become one of the most successful shows in the. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the next american idol on monday night, maddie poppe was crowned this seasons winner of the reality singing. Two brothers from denver named jimmy and scott osterman were among the hopefuls at the american idol 2 tryouts in austin, texas. American idol brings back stars for emotional series finale.
Following its debut on the fox network, american idol 2002 16 became one of the mostwatched shows in the u. Kelly clarkson, who was the first idol winner in 2002, recently returned to the show to perform her top ten single, piece by piece. Kurt nilsen of norway also won world idol in 2003, and hady mirza of singapore also won asian idol in 2007. In the audition rounds, 121 contestants were selected from around 10,000 who attended the auditions. A combined 273 artists have won the television series idols, a reality singing competition. When and where are american idol auditions for season 3. Starting with its first season, american idol became one of the most popular tv. The last contest settled the score as trent harmon defeated laporsha renae. Apr 07, 2016 i cant remember if i wanted kelly clarkson or justin guarini to win when i watched the season finale of the first ever american idol in my friends basement on a hot night back in sept.
The nation became hooked on american idol when it made its debut on fox in 2002. Jessica sanchez showdown of american idols eleventh season was an applesvsoranges kind of affair, then tonights season finale featuring the inarguably. Just before the finalists on the current season of american idol were sent home to await a decision about how the series would proceed during the coronavirus pandemic, they sat down with billboard. This week a determined hopeful defy the odds for a chance to audition, resulting in an \american idol\ first. Louis, finally beating bo bice in the last episode months later. The winners of the first seventeen seasons, as chosen by viewers, are kelly. Jul 19, 2010 carrie underwood was the winner of american idol season 4.
During the series finale on april 7, 2016, there have been seventeen seasons. American idol seasons ranked from best to worst metacritic. The idol season that followed suffered the worst rating drop in the series history the show was launched in 2002. Watch american idol episodes online season 1 2002 tv guide. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. 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. Bo bice, david archuleta, musicadamlambert, and musiccarrieunderwood season 4 winner, the first idol to go purely countrymusic.