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In 2022, American Idol celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new twist: platinum tickets. These special tickets to Hollywood were handed out to contestants whom the judges felt were the best voices of audition rounds. The twist proved to be controversial among fans, as only one platinum ticket holder made it to the finals last year.
Idol judge Luke Bryan reflected on the concept in an April 2022 interview, revealing what he would have changed. Here’s what Bryan had to say, plus details on the platinum ticket process in American Idol 2023.
Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’ Season 21 | Eric McCandless/ABC What does a platinum ticket mean on ‘American Idol’?
Just like the classic golden tickets, the platinum tickets acted as a pass to Hollywood Week after the auditions. However, there were only three platinum tickets available in season 20 — one ticket per audition city. Platinum tickets also came with a perk: The...
Idol judge Luke Bryan reflected on the concept in an April 2022 interview, revealing what he would have changed. Here’s what Bryan had to say, plus details on the platinum ticket process in American Idol 2023.
Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’ Season 21 | Eric McCandless/ABC What does a platinum ticket mean on ‘American Idol’?
Just like the classic golden tickets, the platinum tickets acted as a pass to Hollywood Week after the auditions. However, there were only three platinum tickets available in season 20 — one ticket per audition city. Platinum tickets also came with a perk: The...
- 2/12/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Fans of American Idol likely remember Kelsie Dolin, the Boone County, West Virginia teen who made everyone cry last season with her shy yet lovely voice. Many viewers were devastated when Kelsie didn’t make it to the Top 24, even though she had shown incredible growth in Hollywood. Now that another season of American Idol is about to begin, where is Kelsie Dolin today? Read on to learn about the teen’s life post-Idol, including becoming a mother.
Kelsie Dolin on ‘American Idol’ Season 20 | Eric McCandless/ABC How far did Kelsie Dolin go on ‘American Idol’?
Kelsie brought Lionel Richie to tears with her audition for American Idol Season 20. The soft-spoken, then-18-year-old revealed that she had never sung in public before due to stage fright. But when she opened up to sing to Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece,” her raw talent was clear. Katy Perry wanted to hear more from Kelsie,...
Kelsie Dolin on ‘American Idol’ Season 20 | Eric McCandless/ABC How far did Kelsie Dolin go on ‘American Idol’?
Kelsie brought Lionel Richie to tears with her audition for American Idol Season 20. The soft-spoken, then-18-year-old revealed that she had never sung in public before due to stage fright. But when she opened up to sing to Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece,” her raw talent was clear. Katy Perry wanted to hear more from Kelsie,...
- 2/10/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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“American Idol” Top 24 performances continued as planned on Monday night, but there was one shocking moment viewers weren’t expecting. About 30 minutes into the episode, Platinum Ticket winner Kenedi Anderson took the stage to sing “Human” by Christina Perri. Afterwards, the 17-year old’s critique from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie was edited out. Instead, host Ryan Seacrest cut in for an announcement.
See ‘American Idol’: How to vote for your favorite Top 24 artist of Season 20
“Well you might have noticed that there was no voting information for Kenedi’s performance just now,” Seacrest was filmed saying from his radio studio. “Since we taped these shows in Hawaii earlier, Kenedi has decided to withdraw from our show for personal reasons. We send her well wishes and, needless to say, we have incredible talent on this historic season with more iconic ‘Idol’ performances coming up right now.
See ‘American Idol’: How to vote for your favorite Top 24 artist of Season 20
“Well you might have noticed that there was no voting information for Kenedi’s performance just now,” Seacrest was filmed saying from his radio studio. “Since we taped these shows in Hawaii earlier, Kenedi has decided to withdraw from our show for personal reasons. We send her well wishes and, needless to say, we have incredible talent on this historic season with more iconic ‘Idol’ performances coming up right now.
- 4/12/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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“American Idol” fans have spoken and they believe Kelsie Dolin was robbed of a spot in the Top 24. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie axed the 18-year old from Boone County, West Virginia at the end of Hollywood Week. In a recent poll we asked our readers to vote for who they think was inexcusably cut from the competition. Below are the results.
See ‘American Idol’ Season 20 finalists
Kelsie Dolin – 34
This 18-year old from Boone County, West Virginia was raised by her grandparents because her mother was a drug addict. Last year, Keslie’s grandmother passed from Covid-19 and it has been hard on the family. Throughout Hollywood week Kelsie began to blossom as her self-confidence grew. Unfortunately, the judges didn’t think she was quite ready for primetime.
Betty Maxwell – 18
The 27-year old former Miss America is from Warner Robins, Georgia. She never expected to win the...
See ‘American Idol’ Season 20 finalists
Kelsie Dolin – 34
This 18-year old from Boone County, West Virginia was raised by her grandparents because her mother was a drug addict. Last year, Keslie’s grandmother passed from Covid-19 and it has been hard on the family. Throughout Hollywood week Kelsie began to blossom as her self-confidence grew. Unfortunately, the judges didn’t think she was quite ready for primetime.
Betty Maxwell – 18
The 27-year old former Miss America is from Warner Robins, Georgia. She never expected to win the...
- 4/9/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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Hollywood Week concluded with the Showstopper challenge on Monday’s episode of “American Idol.” Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie then revealed who made the Top 24 and would compete for America’s vote. Many of the season-long favorites have advanced, but quite a few notables were let go prior to fans taking control. Which Season 20 contestant were you most outraged to see cut by the judges during Monday’s episode on ABC?
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Below, vote in our poll for the singer you think most deserved a spot in the Top 24.
Betty Maxwell
The 27-year old former Miss America is from Warner Robins, Georgia. She never expected to win the crown and sang opera in the talent portion of the pageant. Her dream is to be the voice for a Disney princess. She auditioned with “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson...
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Below, vote in our poll for the singer you think most deserved a spot in the Top 24.
Betty Maxwell
The 27-year old former Miss America is from Warner Robins, Georgia. She never expected to win the crown and sang opera in the talent portion of the pageant. Her dream is to be the voice for a Disney princess. She auditioned with “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson...
- 4/5/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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“American Idol” continued with the eighth episode of Season 20 on Sunday, April 4. This installment of the ABC reality TV competition saw judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie pairing the contestants up for duets during Hollywood Week. Partners were predetermined for each singer other than Platinum Ticket holders Huntergirl, Kenedi Anderson and Jay Copeland, who were given their top pick. Contestants who survived this stage made it to the Showstoppers round on Monday, April 4.
So who was the best of the night? And did they step up their game since their first Hollywood Week performance? Below I rank each hopeful from the least impressive (but with room to grow) to a possible Season 20 frontrunner. Of course we didn’t see them all, so not every singer who advanced is listed below. Two weeks in a row…Come on ABC! Just add another episode of Hollywood Week next season. Side note,...
So who was the best of the night? And did they step up their game since their first Hollywood Week performance? Below I rank each hopeful from the least impressive (but with room to grow) to a possible Season 20 frontrunner. Of course we didn’t see them all, so not every singer who advanced is listed below. Two weeks in a row…Come on ABC! Just add another episode of Hollywood Week next season. Side note,...
- 4/4/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
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“American Idol” continued with the seventh episode of Season 20 on Monday, March 28. This installment of the ABC reality TV competition saw judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie kicking off Hollywood Week. Singers chose which genre they wanted to categorize themselves as before stepping to the mic in the Genre Challenge. Those who survived made it to the Duets round on Sunday, April 3.
So who was the best of the night? And did they step up their game since their initial audition? Below I rank each hopeful from the least impressive (but with room to grow) to a possible Season 20 frontrunner. Of course we didn’t see them all, so not all the singers who advanced are listed below. Come on ABC!
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Below are my rankings for all 28 Hollywood Week genre challenge singers (we saw) from worst to best:
28. Danielle Clavell: Great voice,...
So who was the best of the night? And did they step up their game since their initial audition? Below I rank each hopeful from the least impressive (but with room to grow) to a possible Season 20 frontrunner. Of course we didn’t see them all, so not all the singers who advanced are listed below. Come on ABC!
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Below are my rankings for all 28 Hollywood Week genre challenge singers (we saw) from worst to best:
28. Danielle Clavell: Great voice,...
- 3/29/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
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“American Idol” continues on March 28 for its fifth season on ABC and 20th overall. As always, Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series while country superstar Luke Bryan, pop princess Katy Perry and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie make up the judging panel. This episode kicks off Hollywood Week with over 100 artists singing in the Genre Challenge. If they survive this round they will make it to Round 2: The Duets.
See ‘American Idol’ episode 5 auditions ranked: All 10 Hollywood-bound singers from worst to best — and what they should sing next
This season the judges embark on yet another nationwide search for America’s next singing sensation. Auditions were held in Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. If given a golden ticket, hopeful idols will advance to the Hollywood round. In a new twist this season, three contestants were given a Platinum Ticket, which allows them to skip...
See ‘American Idol’ episode 5 auditions ranked: All 10 Hollywood-bound singers from worst to best — and what they should sing next
This season the judges embark on yet another nationwide search for America’s next singing sensation. Auditions were held in Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. If given a golden ticket, hopeful idols will advance to the Hollywood round. In a new twist this season, three contestants were given a Platinum Ticket, which allows them to skip...
- 3/29/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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“American Idol” auditions continued with the second episode of Season 20 on Sunday, March 6. Nine talented artists earned golden tickets to Hollywood, with Kenedi Anderson securing the second coveted Platinum Ticket (Huntergirl received the first in Episode 1). But was Kenedi the best of the night? And did these aspiring stars choose the right songs? Below I rank each hopeful from the least impressive (but with room to grow) to a Season 20 frontrunner. I also throw in a song suggestion or artist I’d love to hear them cover.
But first, I want to give props to that Nashville tour Luke Bryan gave host Ryan Seacrest and his fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. What a fun moment! And even more kudos for the cheese song by Luke and Katy. Sounds like a hit to me! Both were big episode highlights outside of actual auditions. But enough about the judges, let...
But first, I want to give props to that Nashville tour Luke Bryan gave host Ryan Seacrest and his fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. What a fun moment! And even more kudos for the cheese song by Luke and Katy. Sounds like a hit to me! Both were big episode highlights outside of actual auditions. But enough about the judges, let...
- 3/8/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
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Season 5 of “American Idol” continues on ABC as superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie journey to find America’s next singing sensation. Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Austin, and Nashville, where the show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists and the second-ever Platinum Ticket winner is revealed. Emmy Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest is host of “American Idol,” Sunday, March 6 (8:00-10:00 p.m. Est), on ABC.
8:00 p.m. — Last week on “American Idol”… Season 5 on ABC (and the 20th overall) kicked off with country singer Huntergirl receiving the first Platinum Ticket after impressing Luke so much that he invited her to sing at his Nashville bar. In total, 12 auditions were shown with 10 hopefuls receiving tickets to Hollywood.
8:10 p.m. — Night 2 begins with the audition of Miss America 2016, Betty Maxwell. The 27-year old from Warner Robins,...
8:00 p.m. — Last week on “American Idol”… Season 5 on ABC (and the 20th overall) kicked off with country singer Huntergirl receiving the first Platinum Ticket after impressing Luke so much that he invited her to sing at his Nashville bar. In total, 12 auditions were shown with 10 hopefuls receiving tickets to Hollywood.
8:10 p.m. — Night 2 begins with the audition of Miss America 2016, Betty Maxwell. The 27-year old from Warner Robins,...
- 3/7/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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Is it too early to predict that we’ve already found the next American Idol? Because Sunday’s episode, just the second week of the show’s 20th season, definitely introduced at least two major contenders.
Let’s start with this week’s Platinum Ticket recipient, 17-year-old Kenedi Anderson, who blew Katy Perry’s mind with a piano-based reinvention of Lady Gaga’s “Applause.” The performance was heavily promo’d, but no truncated tease could have done it justice. Not only did Anderson completely reimagine the song in her own ethereal style, but her voice is absolutely insane and her instincts are spot on.
Let’s start with this week’s Platinum Ticket recipient, 17-year-old Kenedi Anderson, who blew Katy Perry’s mind with a piano-based reinvention of Lady Gaga’s “Applause.” The performance was heavily promo’d, but no truncated tease could have done it justice. Not only did Anderson completely reimagine the song in her own ethereal style, but her voice is absolutely insane and her instincts are spot on.
- 3/7/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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