American Idol

- Season 21

(2023)

Auditions in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.

Hopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.

A search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.

A search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.

The judges search New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.

Hopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Nashville, Tenn.

"American Idol" alumni return as mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for performances on the Hollywood Week stage.

Contestants form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the duets challenge; platinum ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.

Performing with a band for the first time, hopefuls sing for their last chance to make it to America's vote; two pairs of contestants face off, with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

Performing with a band for the first time, hopefuls sing for their last chance to make it to America's vote; two pairs of contestants face off, with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.

Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.

The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the top 20; contestants perform in hopes of securing a spot in the top 12; last year's winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl also take the stage.

The Top 20 contestants perform live, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue; judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will choose two singers to round out the Top 12.

The top 12 contestants perform; America's vote for the top 10 is revealed.

The judge's song contest returns as the judges each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from; America votes for the top seven.

The top eight contestants perform; Alanis Morisette mentors contestants; Ed Sheeran guest judges alongside Luke Bryan.

The top five contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook; America votes for the top three contestants heading to the finale.

Never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists; a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood.

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