'American Idol' has faced several scandals and controversies in the 20 years since its creation. Here are some of the biggest issues. Fast-forward to February of this year, when news broke that ...

Since American Idol premiered in June 2002, the show, its judges and contestants have become the subject of numerous scandals and controversies. Prior to the days of voting by app for your ...

American Idol winner Jamal Roberts rejected a proposed "key to the city" in Laurel, Miss., after backlash and threats over ...

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts was taken aback by the backlash he received from the people of Laurel, a city ...

Carrie Underwood’s future on “American Idol” hangs in the balance, but it might not be for the reasons fans think. While ...

American Idol fans think the show broke its own eligibility rules last Sunday, and the artist who benefited is furious. The controversy surrounds Julia Davo's unsuccessful audition, during which ...

More ‘American Idol’ controversies, from voter fraud to 1 celebrity’s efforts to ‘ruin’ the show. Publicity-seeking producers aren’t the only controversial part of American Idol.

While Iam Tongi cashed in as the "American Idol" winner of the 2023 season, controversy around judge Katy Perry exploded like a firework over her sometimes harsh criticism of contestants. Now that ...

'American Idol': Caleb Kennedy leaving show after controversial social media post surfaces Chayce Beckham Heavy machinery operator Chayce Beckham, 24, opened the show with a rugged rendition of ...

American Idol is losing one of its biggest celebrities (Picture: BBC via Getty Images) Musician Katy Perry, 39, joined American Idol in 2018 and has been a staple on the show since, through ...

Since American Idol premiered in June 2002, the show, its judges and contestants have become the subject of numerous scandals and controversies. Prior to the days of voting by app for your ...