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"American Idol" 2025 is back with more auditions. Who will make it to Hollywood? Here's when 'American Idol' comes on and where to watch Season 23.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with ... with the monicker catching on among the show’s regulars.

It's not easy to make an artist of Katy Perry's stature cry just with your voice, but Doug Kiker did it on 'American Idol'. Four years after that magical moment, his family has announced his death.

Carrie Underwood's debut as a judge on American Idol has drawn in more viewers than Katy Perry's final season premiere, by ...

He’s trying to show his daughter that he’s somebody,” Lionel Richie said following the audition. "I want us all to let you know, you’re a hell of a man." "I want you to come get this ticket.

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with ... He’s trying to show his daughter that he’s somebody,” Richie ...

American Idol' showrunner addresses the recent backlash surrounding former winner and current judge, Carrie Underwood.

His emotional performance of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless This Broken Road" moved judge Katy Perry to tears ... Though Kiker’s time on the show was brief, his powerful voice left a lasting impression.