The TV institution that is American Idol just keeps rolling along, as American Idol season 23 (aka American Idol season 8 on ABC) has concluded its run after crowning its most recent champion.
While there has been some change with the judges since last season, as Katy Perry exited the show, American Idol turned to one of its all-time legends to take her spot. Combine that with a new batch of super-talented singers hoping to get their shot at stardom, and it looks like it’s going to be another exciting season of American Idol.
Read on for everything you need to know about American Idol season 23.
American Idol season 23 how to watch
All episodes of American Idol season 23 are now streaming on-demand on Hulu.
American Idol is not available to watch in the UK.
American Idol season 23 judges
Replacing Katy Perry as a judge on this season of American Idol is none other than Carrie Underwood. An eight-time Grammy winner, one of country music’s biggest stars and the winner of American Idol season 4, Underwood is the first Idol alum to become a full-time judge; she did previously return as a guest mentor on the show.
The rest of the judges' panel from recent years remained the same, as country music star Luke Bryan and music legend Lionel Richie are back, as they have been since the show has aired on ABC.
American Idol season 23 host
Also returning to the show as host was Ryan Seacrest. Despite having taken over Wheel of Fortune and among his various other projects, Seacrest has remained as the host of American Idol since its very first season (22 solo, with him co-hosting the first season with Brian Dunkleman).
American Idol season 23 winner
The winner of American Idol season 23 was Jamal Roberts.
John Foster and Breanna Nix were the runners up.
Here are the other American Idol season 23 contestants that made it to live voting:
- Thunderstorm Artis
- Amanda Barise
- Olivier Bergeron
- Ché
- Kyana Fanene
- Filo
- Canaan James Hill
- Kolbi Jordan
- Josh King
- Baylee Littrell
- Isaiah Misailegalu
- MYK
- Slater Nalley
- Mattie Pruitt
- Desmond Roberts
- Drew Ryn
- Penny Samar
- Gabby Simone
- Victor Solomon
- Grayson Torrence
- Zaylie Windsor
American Idol winners
American Idol winners have gone on to become some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. Is the American Idol season 23 winner next? Time will tell, but until then, take a stroll down memory lane by remembering all of the past American Idol winners:
- American Idol season 1: Kelly Clarkson
- American Idol season 2: Ruben Studdard
- American Idol season 3: Fantasia Barrino
- American Idol season 4: Carrie Underwood
- American Idol season 5: Taylor Hicks
- American Idol season 6: Jordin Sparks
- American Idol season 7: David Cook
- American Idol season 8: Kris Allen
- American Idol season 9: Lee DeWyze
- American Idol season 10: Scotty McCreery
- American Idol season 11: Phillip Phillips
- American Idol season 12: Candice Glover
- American Idol season 13: Caleb Johnson
- American Idol season 14: Nick Fradiani
- American Idol season 15: Trent Harmon
- American Idol season 16: Maddie Poppe
- American Idol season 17: Laine Hardy
- American Idol season 18: Just Sam
- American Idol season 19: Chayce Beckham
- American Idol season 20: Noah Thompson
- American Idol season 21: Iam Tongi
- American Idol season 22: Abi Carter
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