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- Congratulations to Kelly Clarkson - she and
her show "The Kelly Clarkson Show" won many
Daytime Emmys this year: Outstanding
Entertainment Talk Show Host," "Outstanding
Entertainment Talk Show, "Outstanding Lighting
Direction," Outstanding Technical Team, Camera
Work, Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing,
Outstanding Live Sound Mixing and Editing, and
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic
Design.
- ABC
American Idol:
SEASON FINALE - 519 (Grand Finale) (5/22) “519 (Grand Finale)” – Season 20
of “American Idol” concludes in epic fashion with the Top 3 each hitting the
Idol stage in hopes of securing America’s vote, including one round
dedicated to “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen. In the end, one winner will be
crowned the next American Idol. In addition to the finalists, there will be
showstopping performances by superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and
Lionel Richie, as well as Idol legend Carrie Underwood and superstars James
Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth,
Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt, Thomas Rhett, Tai
Verdes and more. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts
“American Idol,” LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m.
EDT/6:00-9:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 518
(Top 5) (5/15)) “518 (Top 5)” – The Top 5 Idol hopefuls travel to The
Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas, to be mentored by eight-time
GRAMMY® Award-winning country music superstar and 2005 “American Idol”
winner Carrie Underwood from Resorts World Theatre, home of her ongoing
REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency. Each contestant will perform two songs,
leaving it all on the stage in hopes of earning America’s vote and landing a
spot in the Grand Finale. GRAMMY and Academy Award®-winning
singer-songwriter and producer Finneas will also perform his new single
“Naked.” “American Idol” airs LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 15
(8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-8:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (TV-PG,
L)
- ABC
American Idol: 517
(Top 7) (5/8) “517 (Top 7)” – In a special Mother’s Day episode, the Top 7
dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives, as well
as perform viral hits made popular on TikTok. GRAMMY® Award-winning artist
and producer will.i.am returns to “American Idol” to mentor the remaining
contestants vying for a spot in the Top 5. “American Idol” airs LIVE, coast
to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-8:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:00
p.m. PDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 516
(The Great Idol Reunion) (5/2) “516 (The Great Idol Reunion)” – In
celebration of the milestone 20th season, “American Idol” greats Ruben
Studdard, Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris
Allen, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Willie Spence, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Grace
Kinstler, Laci Kaye Booth and additional surprise guests will reunite on the
Idol stage for a night of unforgettable performances. “American Idol” airs
MONDAY, MAY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- Kelly Clarkson was nominated for a Daytime
Emmy again for Outstanding Entertainment Talk
Show Host, and her show "The Kelly Clarkson
Show" was nominated for Outstanding
Entertainment Talk Show.
See the full list!
- ABC
American Idol: 515
(Disney Night) (5/1) “515 (Disney Night)” – The iconic Disney Night
tradition continues as “American Idol” returns for a magical night of pixie
dust-powered performances and surprise guests live on the “Idol” stage.
Award-winning actor and singer Derek Hough will mentor the Top 10
contestants from the Disneyland Resort in California as they prepare to
perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America’s vote. “American
Idol” airs LIVE SUNDAY, MAY 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 516
(The Great Idol Reunion) (5/2) “516 (The Great Idol Reunion)” – In
celebration of the milestone 20th season, “American Idol” greats Ruben
Studdard, Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris
Allen, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Willie Spence, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Grace
Kinstler, Laci Kaye Booth and additional surprise guests will reunite on the
Idol stage for a night of unforgettable performances. “American Idol” airs
MONDAY, MAY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 513
(Top 14) (4/24) “513 (Top 14)” – “American Idol” alum and country music star
Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the Top 14 and offer guidance on what it
takes to become America’s next superstar. “American Idol” airs LIVE coast to
coast SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 514
(Judge’s Song Contest) (4/25) “514 (Judge’s Song Contest)” – For the first
time ever, “American Idol” superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and
Lionel Richie will pick songs for each of the Top 11 to perform. Without
knowing which judge offered the suggestion, each contestant will select
their favorite song to perform, revealing the winning judge. Emmy®
Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts “American Idol,” LIVE
coast to coast, MONDAY, APRIL 25 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/6:00-8:01 p.m.
MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC.
- ABC
American Idol: 511
(Season 20’s Top 20) (4/17) “511 (Season 20’s Top 20)”– The
competition heats up as the top 24 “American Idol” hopefuls return to
Hollywood for a shocking night of reveals. Last week’s votes are in and
season 20’s Top 20, hand-picked by America, will be revealed. All 20
remaining contestants will perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy
Perry and Lionel Richie, and viewers at home will vote once again to
determine who will make it to the next round. Emmy® Award-winning host and
producer Ryan Seacrest hosts “American Idol,” SUNDAY, APRIL 17 (8:00-11:00
p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 512
(Top 14 Live Reveal) (4/18) “512 (Top 14 Live Reveal)” – Following the Top
20 reveal, America’s votes will determine which 10 Idol hopefuls will
continue on in their musical journey, capping off a night of unforgettable
performances. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will choose
the additional four singers to join the Top 14. Emmy® Award-winning host and
producer Ryan Seacrest hosts “American Idol,” LIVE MONDAY, APRIL 18
(8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- Interview with
Kelly Clarkson
- ABC
American Idol:
509 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii
Part #1) (4/10) “509 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani
Resort in Hawaii Part #1)” – “American Idol”
returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko
Olina, Hawaii, to kick off two nights of
spectacular performances by the Top 24. Season
10 Idol alum Jimmie Allen serves as a mentor,
offering sound advice to aspiring superstars
vying for America’s vote, marking the first time
overnight voting opens to audiences at home.
Season 20 of “American Idol” airs SUNDAY, APRIL
10 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol:
510 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii
Part #2) (4/11) “510 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani
Resort in Hawaii Part #2)” – “American Idol”
waves aloha to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in
Ko Olina, Hawaii, wrapping up two nights of
incredible Top 24 performances. Pop star Bebe
Rexha mentors Idol hopefuls as they belt out
unforgettable tunes in hopes of making it
through to the next round. Audiences at home
will cast their votes, keeping the dream alive
for the remaining Top 20, on “American Idol”
MONDAY, APRIL 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
(TV-PG, L)
-
ABC
American Idol:
507 (Hollywood Duets Challenge) (4/3) “507
(Hollywood Duets Challenge)” – Hollywood Week
continues as fan favorites form dynamic duos and
hit the Hollywood stage for the Duets Challenge.
Platinum Ticket winners handpick their duet
partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of
making it through to the next round. Judges Luke
Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are faced
with tough decisions that will determine the
fate of this season’s aspiring superstars. Emmy®
Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest
hosts “American Idol,” SUNDAY, APRIL 3
(8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol:
508 (Showstopper/Final Judgment) (4/4) “508
(Showstopper/Final Judgment)” – Following a
competitive Hollywood Week, the search for the
next American Idol continues with the
Showstoppers round. Taking the stage for their
first time with a band, Idol hopefuls sing their
hearts out in their last chance to make it into
the coveted Top 24. In the Final Judgment, two
pairs of contestants face off in a sing-off with
judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie,
sealing their fate for the next round. Emmy®
Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest
hosts “American Idol,” MONDAY, APRIL 4
(8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol:
506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge) (3/28)
“506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge)” – The
search for the next superstar continues as
“American Idol” kicks off its iconic Hollywood
Week, with some of the most prolific alums in
“Idol”’s 20-year history returning to mentor the
contestants, including Jordin Sparks, David
Cook, Lauren Alaina, Ruben Studdard, Chayce
Beckham, Lee DeWyze and Haley Reinhart. Fan
favorites from auditions will then take the
stage for the Genre Challenge to sing their
hearts out and impress judges Luke Bryan, Katy
Perry and Lionel Richie in hopes of making it
through to the next round. Emmy® Award-winning
host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts “American
Idol,” MONDAY, MARCH 28 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT),
on ABC. (TV-PG, L) Airs again on Tuesday.
- ABC
American Idol:
505A (Auditions) (3/27) “505A (Auditions)” –
Season five of “American Idol” continues on ABC,
as superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and
Lionel Richie journey to find America’s next
singing sensation, with further auditions across
Los Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and
Nashville, Tennessee. The show’s iconic judge
auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls
alike with never-before-seen twists. Emmy®
Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest
hosts “American Idol,” SUNDAY, MARCH 27 (11:35
p.m.-12:35 a.m. EDT/9:02-10:02 p.m.
MDT/8:02-9:02 p.m. PDT), on ABC.
- ABC
American Idol: 502 (Auditions) (3/26) (Rebroadcast.
OAD: 3/6/22) “502 (Auditions)” – Season five of “American Idol” continues on
ABC as superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie journey to
find America’s next singing sensation. Auditions continue across Los
Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee, where the
show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike
with never-before-seen twists and the second-ever Platinum Ticket winner is
revealed. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest is host of
“American Idol,” SATURDAY, MARCH 26 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG,
L)
- ABC
American Idol: 504 (Auditions) (3/20) “504
(Auditions)” – Season five of “American Idol” continues on ABC as superstar
judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie journey to find America’s
next singing sensation. Auditions continue across Los Angeles, California;
Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee, where the show’s iconic judge
auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen
twists. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts “American
Idol,” SUNDAY, MARCH 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 503
(Auditions) (3/13) “503 (Auditions)” – Season five of “American Idol”
continues on ABC as superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel
Richie journey to find America’s next singing sensation. Auditions continue
across Los Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee,
where the show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls
alike with never-before-seen twists. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer
Ryan Seacrest hosts “American Idol,” SUNDAY, MARCH 13 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST),
on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: 502
(Auditions) (3/6) “502 (Auditions)” – Season
five of “American Idol” continues on ABC as
superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and
Lionel Richie journey to find America’s next
singing sensation. Auditions continue across Los
Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and
Nashville, Tennessee, where the show’s iconic
judge auditions will surprise audiences and
hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists and
the second-ever Platinum Ticket winner is
revealed. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer
Ryan Seacrest is host of “American Idol,”
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.
(TV-PG, L)
- ABC
American Idol: SEASON PREMIERE - 501 (Auditions)
(2/27) “501 (Auditions)” – “American Idol,” the iconic series that
revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition
genre, returns for a fifth season on ABC and historic 20th season overall.
Once again, industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and
Lionel Richie will help determine who America will ultimately vote for to
become the next singing sensation. This season, viewers will embark on a
nationwide search across Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas, and Los
Angeles, California, where the show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise
audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists and a first-ever
Platinum ticket winner. Our judges and Emmy® Award-winning host and producer
Ryan Seacrest return for season five of “American Idol,” SUNDAY, FEB. 27
(8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes on demand and on
Hulu the day following their premieres.
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