A beloved American Idol runner-up has a shocking past with the show, which most viewers probably didn't know about when they ...

John Foster had the unwavering support of his family during his time on American Idol. Perhaps the person who made the ...

Those contestants were A.J. Tabaldo and Leslie Hunt of season 6, who both sang "Feeling Good." In season 11, contestant Hallie Day also sang a version of the ballad and was eliminated soon after.

That topped the 2005 season-ender, in which Carrie Underwood claimed the title, and made it the third most-watched event of '06 after the Super Bowl and Academy Awards. The most impressive number has ...

The stage at the “American Idol” farewell season finale at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Los Angeles.