American Idol News Update (Nov. 10th, 2020) - By Roundup Newswires Entertainment Editor Brian Harrod

 

'American Idol' Sets Early 2021 Debut on ABC

With its (late) fall schedule largely in place, ABC is turning its attention to the first part of 2021. The network has set premiere dates for…

ABC Sets Premiere Dates For ‘The Bachelor’, ‘American Idol’, ‘To Tell The Truth’ & New Game Shows

ABC has set early-2021 premiere dates for new seasons of its reality hits The Bachelor and American Idol, along with the return of To Tell the…

Kelly Clarkson Talks 'Passing The Torch' After 'American Idol' Win In 2003 Interview

It's been nearly two decades since Kelly Clarkson won "American Idol," but it's still a moment like this! To celebrate the launch of Access Hollywood's new…

Former "American Idol" finalist Nikki McKibbin dies at 42

The Texas singer finished third on the show in 2002, behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who won the competition.

Nikki McKibbin, 'American Idol' contestant, has died at 42

Nikki McKibbin, a contestant on the first season of "American Idol," has died. She was 42. McKibbin suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday, her husband Craig Sadler…

‘American Idol’ Alum Dies After Suffering A Brain Aneurysm At Age 42

American Idol” alum Nikki McKibbin died Wednesday at age 42 after suffering a brain aneurysm. McKibbin’s husband Craig Sadler shared the news Sunday in an emotional…

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Nikki McKibbin dead at 42

McKibbin set the template for feisty, pink-haired 'Idol' rockers for seasons to come, after placing third on the show in 2002.

Iowa 'American Idol' winner Maddie Poppe, planning album, tour, talks about overcoming 'lazy' pandemic, end of record deal

Maddie Poppe said she was feeling "uninspired" and "lazy" during the pandemic, but the "Whirlwind" songstress is back with new music and shows

Nikki McKibbin, ‘American Idol’ Finalist, Dies at 42

Ms. McKibbin, who finished third on the inaugural season of the reality talent show in 2002, died on Sunday after a brain aneurysm, her husband said.

‘American Idol’ contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42

Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. She was 42. McKibbin’s…