“American Idol” was renewed for its 19th season in May — its fourth on ABC — days before host Ryan Seacrest crowned 21-year-old Harlem-based subway singer Just Sam as the show’s 18th winner.
Because of Covid-19, production on Season 18 shut down, but “Idol” managed to complete the season by doing virtual at-home shows with the remaining seven contestants performing partially live. By the end, it was between Nepalese-American guitarist and singer Arthur Gunn and Just Sam, whose renditions of Kelly Clarkson‘s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” and Audra Day‘s “Rise Up” won the most votes and America’s heart.
“Idol” is already looking ahead to next season, kicking off with virtual auditions. Here is everything to know so far.
The auditions
Just as the show found innovative ways to film each finalist in the safety of their own home during the pandemic, the first round of Season 19 auditions...
Because of Covid-19, production on Season 18 shut down, but “Idol” managed to complete the season by doing virtual at-home shows with the remaining seven contestants performing partially live. By the end, it was between Nepalese-American guitarist and singer Arthur Gunn and Just Sam, whose renditions of Kelly Clarkson‘s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” and Audra Day‘s “Rise Up” won the most votes and America’s heart.
“Idol” is already looking ahead to next season, kicking off with virtual auditions. Here is everything to know so far.
The auditions
Just as the show found innovative ways to film each finalist in the safety of their own home during the pandemic, the first round of Season 19 auditions...
- 8/19/2020
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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