American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe did something quite uncharacteristic following Thursday’s elimination show: He allowed himself a brief moment to mourn. “I lost my favorite tonight,” he told The Hollywood Reporter minutes after Joshua Ledet was sent home, leaving 16-year-old diva-in-training Jessica Sanchez and 21-year-old aspiring troubadour Phillip Phillips to battle it out at next week's finale.
Did Jennifer Lopez tell the American Idol audience on Wednesday night that she was only committed to the show for two years? It certainly sounded that way during the taping of a farewell and good luck message for executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz, who was recently upped to CEO of FremantleMedia, a position that requires her to move to London. “You’ve been here 11 years, I’ve been here two,” said Lopez during the post-tape minutes after the credits rolled.
We're a week away from the season-11 finale, but American Idol's TMI-prone judge has already crowned the winner.
"When you sing, you make people hang on your every note," Tyler gushed following Jessica Sanchez's subdued yet stunning rendition of Mariah Carey's "My All," adding: "I hope you get used to encores. And on another crazy note, I think you'll be the last person standing there."
9:13 AM PDT 5/15/2012 by Michele Amabile Angermiller
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From the time Jessica Sanchez stepped in front of the American Idol cameras with her audition song, ArethaFranklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” it was obvious the pint-sized teen from Chula Vista, Calif., was special -- and a serious contender to win the whole thing.
Joshua Ledet shouldn't be the next American Idol: He's a bit shy and socially awkward, at least on camera, and his old-school, throwback vibe seems initially out of step with today's Top 40 radio.
7:54 PM PDT 5/10/2012 by Michele Amabile Angermiller
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With just two weeks until the finale, American Idol’s top four discovered who was going home for a hero’s welcome and a parade, and who was just going home on Thursday night’s results show.
After four months, there are four left on season 11 of American Idol. Who will emerge victorious? It’s a toss-up if ever there was one, especially after Wednesday’s two-theme episode, during which all of the last contestants standing -- Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Hollie Cavanagh -- brought their A-game. Viewers saw that on TV, what didn’t they catch? Read on for a view from inside the Idol-dome.
Weeks away from theAmerican Idolfinale, there are two heavyweight contenders who seem destined to face off for the crown: Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez, with both carrying off a set of jaw-dropping performances on Wednesday that received standing ovations from the judges' panel.
1:02 PM PDT 5/4/2012 by Michele Amabile Angermiller
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Skylar Laine was the gun-toting, hell-raising, countrified spitfire who brought passion and energy to the American Idol stage week after week. But in the end, it wasn’t enough.
Still, Laine — who many had predicted could win but was sent home Thursday — has come to terms with her untimely exit. Said the 18-year-old singer on a Friday media call: "Fifth place is good with me."
While the season-11 American Idol tour kicks off this summer, judge Jennifer Lopez will embark on her own series of stage shows -- choreographed by new-ish boyfriend, Casper Smart.
"I'm working with (choreographer) Jamie King, and also Casper Smart," she announced earlier this week. "It's going to be an amazing, amazing show."
It was an extra rowdy crowd at the American Idol studio on Wednesday night, as viewers may have noticed, what with those deafening cheers during Ryan Seacrest’s opening remarks. As for the performances? They too had their share of screams with the final 5 bringing out the big guns -- which is to say their big voices. Each hopeful had his or her moment, as you saw on TV. Here’s some of what didn’t make it on the air…
Two big winners emerged on Wednesday's American Idol: Hollie Cavanagh, the shy little vocal powerhouse who could, and Joshua Ledet, who delivered another spectacular, gospel-tinged performance that earned a standing ovation from the judges.
Minutes after Elise Testone was eliminated on Thursday's American Idol, season 11 judge Jennifer Lopez lamented the fact that she and her table-mates can't mentor the finalists one-on-one.
