"People (who) watch the show that felt like she really wasn't supportive of you like other judges or other people," Vinson said. Roberts, 27, responded by saying that "Carrie is a country singer and she likes country music.

American Idol' alum Lola Bonfiglio is mourning the loss of her grandfather, Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson.

Weeks after winning American Idol, Jamal Roberts had a star-studded coronation at the BET Awards. The 27-year-old gospel and R&B singer from Meridian, Miss., won Season 23 of ABC's reality TV show on May 18 against country singer John Foster.

It’s true that contestants on American Idol make friends for life as was evidenced by a songwriting retreat in Virginia hosted by Season 23 contestant Nina Daig, but things took a turn for the bad when Top 8 finalist Josh King was rushed to the hospital suffering from excruciating pain.

Clay Aiken is thanking fellow “ American Idol ” star and friend Kelly Clarkson for intervening in a certain action the singer confessed to being head-over-heels obsessed with.

'American Idol' Alum Lola Bonfiglio on the 'Invaluable Mark' Left by Her Grandfather Brian Wilson first appeared on Parade on Jun 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.

A songwriting retreat with contestants from Season 23 of American Idol took an unexpected turn when Josh King was rushed to the hospital after suffering from “excruciating pain.”