Hey, Jamal Roberts, you won American Idol. What are you going to do next?
Did he record an album? Did he prepare to go on tour? Nope!
So what did he do? He went back to work as a physical education teacher. That’s right. And he explained to Jennifer Hudson on her show today why he did. He said to her, “I love the kids. That’s why I did it.”
Hudson wanted to know if he sings with his students. Not only does he do that, but he also started a gospel choir with elementary school children.
To me, there is more to being an American Idol besides singing. Being a role model is another important part. And the humble winner has that in strides.
I hope the girl dad, of three daughters, continues to find success. And it sounds like he is, because he is going on tour with Brandy and Monica. May that push his career forward, as being on the road did for Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for Taylor Swift.
Ever since American Idol launched on Fox in 2022, it has gone through a lot of changes. However, there is one thing that has always been a constant, and that is Ryan Seacrest hosting the singing competition.
But has his reign come to an end? Now that he is doing his radio show and hosting Wheel of Fortune.
Today, ABC revealed his fate…and he is back for his 24th season with Idol and 8th with it being on ABC.
Seacrest will once again be joined by judges Lionel Richie, Luck Bryan, and Carrie Underwood when the show returns early next year.
Every year, we wonder which judges will be returning to American Idol. And for the last few seasons, Luke Bryan has teased that he will not be returning. So did he make good on that tease this season?
Nope! ABC announced that Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and the Country singer will be returning to the judges’ table this Spring.
Not only that, they also announced that producers’ auditions start tomorrow and will hit all 50 states between then and throughout September. To see where and when they will be near you, then you can see the list here.
If you think you have what it takes, then don’t miss your chance to be the next American Idol!
Luke Bryan has been a judge on American Idol since season 16, but will he be back for season 24?
The singer spoke to Taste of Country, and he gave them an update about his future with the singing competition. He told them, “Idol is kind of a year-by-year, ‘Do we do it or not?'”
Something that is working in AI’s favor is that there was a big change last season. Carrie Underwood joined the judge’s table, and he enjoyed working with a fellow Country star.
Bryan believes that the American Idol winner loved it so much that she will suit up for another season. But will he? “We’ll see what happens,” he says.
So, if he is booked on Jimmy Kimmel Live before his fate is decided, we will know the answer.
ABC was handing out roses today, and they were given to American Idol, America’s Funniest Videos, Celebrity Jeopardy, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, and Shark Tank.
However, The Bachelor is still waiting to find out if it will be returning for another season. It is not alone because ABC also put The Bachelorette on pause this Summer.
While their fate is still in jeopardy, The Golden Bachelor has already been picked up for another season, with Mel Owens, a 66-year-old former NFL veteran-turned-lawyer, as the dating show’s leading man.
Personally, I am surprised they picked up Shark Tank for another season without Mark Cuban. Its ratings are going to drop faster than the stock market whenever Trump announces new tariffs. Plus, who else wishes they would deport Mr. not-so Wonderful back to Canada?
