August 21, 2021 'American Idol' star still fighting to regain custody of son placed into foster care on malnutrition claims "American Idol" star Syesha Mercado and her partner are still fighting for custody of their son, who was placed in foster care after police seized him after suspecting child abuse.
August 14, 2021 ‘American Idol’ star Syesha Mercado’s newborn baby seized by authorities "American Idol" star Syesha Mercado is raising her voice against the Manatee County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office after they seized her 10-day-old baby daughter in a harrowing moment captured in a now-viral video.
May 25, 2021 ‘American Idol’ star Arthur Gunn addresses his decision to leave show ‘last minute’ ahead of season finale The singer and guitar strummer took to Instagram on Monday to address why he skipped out on the “Idol” Season 19 sendoff that would have seen Gunn perform alongside Sheryl Crow. Chayce Beckham was crowned the 'Idol' Season 19 winner.
May 24, 2021 'American Idol' Season 19 crowns its winner in lengthy, star-studded finale “American Idol” crowned its Season 19 winner on Sunday, bringing an end to a year of impressive talent, behind-the-scenes shakeups and conditions marred by the coronavirus.
May 15, 2021 'American Idol' contestant, known as 'singing garbageman' Doug Kiker, arrested for domestic violence Former "American Idol" contestant Doug Kiker was arrested for domestic violence in Alabama.
May 13, 2021 'American Idol' finalist Caleb Kennedy exits show after alleged KKK video surfaces "American Idol" contestant Caleb Kennedy has exited the current season after a video surfaced that appears to show him standing next to someone in a Ku Klux Klan hood.
April 27, 2021 'American Idol' contestant asks for donations to help pay for brain cancer treatment, second surgery Former “American Idol” contestant Avalon Young is asking her fans for donations to help her pay for brain cancer treatment.
April 21, 2021 'American Idol' comeback twist sparks controversy as viewers claim it 'ruined' season: 'Completely unfair' "American Idol" fans expressed their displeasure with Monday's comeback episode, which saw 10 contestants from last season return to compete for a spot in Season 19's top 10.
April 20, 2021 'American Idol' judge Luke Bryan's wife addresses rumor contestant Wyatt Pike departed over ‘fight’ with star "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan's wife Caroline confirmed that he did not fight with contestant Wyatt Pike, causing him to depart the competition, but instead was battling coronavirus while Pike left due to "personal reasons."
April 20, 2021 'American Idol' contestant Wyatt Pike releases new song after exiting show for 'personal reasons' Wyatt Pike released a new song roughly one week after exiting “American Idol” for “personal reasons.”