The American Idol Podcast

The American Idol Podcast

The American Idol After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of ABC's American Idol. Show Summary: American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by FremantleMedia North America.

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May 18, 2020 50 mins
Tonight's jam-packed finale had celebrity guest performances, a remake of Lionel Richie's iconic song "We Are the World", and fan-favorite "Just Sam" is crowned the American Idol. Judges Katy Perry and Luke Bryan also performed their new singles. Tonight's After Show Was Hosted By: Trina Dong https://instagram.com/heytrinadong Lisa Masi https://instagram.com/lisammasi Humza Khan https://instagram.com/humza_mania Learn more abo...
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It’s time for our Top 7! Tonight, we went from 11 hopefuls down to 7. Each contestant performed a Disney classic from their homes to ours. They also prepared special tributes to their mother figures in celebration of Mother’s Day. The competition is fierce and next week, only one will win.Be sure to check out the After Show hosted by: Lisa Masi, Trina Dong, and Humza Khan. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us ...
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On tonight's episode, we saw the number of contestants drastically cut in half! America's votes have been tallied and the Top 10 were revealed. The judges surprised everyone when they decided to use their one save of the season to keep an additional contestant,16 year old Makayla Phillips. The 11 hopefuls that made it through then sang songs that reminded them of home. Celebrity guest mentors Darius Rucker and Stevie Wonder remote...
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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, American Idol had to rethink how to execute the remainder of its season.On tonight's groundbreaking episode we saw something that has never been done before, the Top 20 contestants performed remotely from each of their homes. Ryan Seacrest hosted the show from his house, and the judges gave their critiques from their living rooms. This innovative, never before seen format highlighted many of the Id...
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In tonight's second episode of American Idol: This is me, we dove deeper into the lives and performances of the contestants in the Top 20 that were not covered in last week's episode. We saw unseen footage and learned more about the childhoods and families of the Idol hopefuls.  We also revisited the performances of several contestants who have already been eliminated this season. In the final moments of the episode it was reveal...
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In tonight's episode we look back at the journeys of several of our top 21 contestants.  We got more in-depth info about their backgrounds and families, revisited several standout auditions, and saw some of their never before seen performances. We also caught up with some fan-favorites who are no longer on the show. This After Show Was Hosted By: Trina Dong (@heytrinadong), Lisa Masi (@lisammasi), Humza Khan (@humza_mania) Follow...
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Tonight was our second and final Hawaiian episode, where we whittled down contestants to our top 21!  In an unprecedented twist, one extra contestant made it through, but the judges are leaving the decision of which additional contestant goes home to the fans. Viewers can vote for one of the final two country artists that made it through tonight to remain for a spot in the Top 20.  The artist that is not voted through will not cont...
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Tonight was the first of two American Idol episodes filmed at The Aulani Resort in Hawaii.  The sun, surf, and sand set the stage for the top 40 contestants to sing for their lives. We saw the first half of Idol hopefuls perform tonight, and there were definitely some surprises. Song choice is proving to be extremely important, as many talented contestants were sent home due to picking the wrong songs for their voices. We also sa...
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Tonight was the final Hollywood week episode where contestants returned to performing solo, this time with a live band behind them.  Some contestants rose to the challenge of performing with musicians, and other did not.  We saw some familiar faces head home this round as we finished this episode with our top 40 contestants. This After Show was Hosted By: Lisa Masi (@lisammasi), Humza Khan, (@humza_mania) Follow us on http://...
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In tonight's Hollywood episode, the judges threw the contestants for a loop with another twist, the addition of duets in the competition!  For the first time in Idol history the contestants were asked to pick a partner as well as a song to perform together. With this new show format we were able to see many unexpected collaborations. Some of the pairings showcased both singers' talents whereas others proved to not be strong enough...
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March 17, 2020 32 mins
On our last night of auditions, all of the hopefuls really brought it. We had another first with one audition taking place on a yacht. A lot of the contestants had incredible, unique voices that brought the judges to their feet. We were not shy of tear jerking tales ranging from losing family members to using music to escape harsh realities of daily life. We’re looking forward to seeing all 5 weeks of auditioners get to Hollywood n...
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March 16, 2020 40 mins
Unfortunately, no recap today due to the pandemic; but we still put our review together! Check it out with hosts Trina Dong and Lisa Massi . Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more After Shows for your favorite TV shows and the latest news in TV, Film, and exclusive celebrity interviews, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
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The 4th round of auditions was filled with a diverse set of hopefuls. The episode kicked off with a tall surfer who had absolutely no idea who any of the judges were. We quickly moved forward from this shocking storyline with unexpected, amazing voices and heartfelt life stories. The judges did a lot more coaching tonight in order to bring out the best in each auditioner. They sent a lot of people to Hollywood tonight in hopes tha...
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On tonight’s audition episode we had the full range of emotions.  We had tearjerkers from family tragedy, tenacious hopefuls who wouldn't take no for an answer, and Lionel and Katy superfans We heard a lot of incredible original songs and saw an excellent representation of country music. This episode had something for everyone. Today's After Show Was Hosted By: Trina Dong (@heytrinadong, Humza Khan @humza_mania, Lisa Masi @lisamm...
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In the second episode of Season 18, we saw a wide variety of auditions. We heard contestants sing the blues, perform multiple original songs and showcase their unique personal talents. The episode was certainly not shy of tearjerkers including hopefuls sharing stories about losing family members and battling addiction. We had two couples audition together and separately this time around, without everyone getting a “yes” to Hollywoo...
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The premiere episode started off by taking us around the country to meet our new Idol hopefuls. We were introduced to people from a variety of backgrounds including a garbage man, pre-law student, fitness instructor and pizza delivery guy. This episode had its fair share of tear jerking personal stories that kept us wanting to hear more. Each contestant brought their own style and set of talents to show off for the judges. Today's...
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It’s the finale!!!! Join me @itsdeliagomez  @rickyvitucci break down this episode 19 of amazing performances. Laine wins American Idol, we talk top performances by the contestants and celebrities. Join as we break it down tonight! American Idol is an American singing competition series created by Simon Fuller and produced by 19 Entertainment, and is distributed by FremantleMedia North America.  It began airing on Fox on June 11, 2...
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Happy Mother’s Day!Join me @itsdeliagomez break down this episode of  the 5 Top- Performances. Our American Idol contestants get challenged by Bobbi, pay tribute to the Rocket Man himself with performances out of the Elton John song book, and let us know who their heros are with heartfelt songs dedicated to their loved ones. We say goodbye to Laci and Wade tonight and look forward to Homecoming with our top 3. Tune in and leave us ...
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Tonight @rickyvitucci & @itsdeliagomez talk emotional Woodstock & Show Stopping performances, Best and Worst of the night, Best Dressed, and how the judges used their only save for Laci! Who is next American Idol?!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Join hosts @RickyVitucci & @itsdeliagomez as they talk about American Idol Season 2 Ep.14 & 15 “Meet the finalists/Queen night.” Watch to see if your top 8 gets America’s vote to the Top 6. We talk all things fashion, Queen performance hits and misses, and give you our predictions of who will win American Idol. American Idol is an American singing competition series created by Simon Fuller and produced by 19 Entertainment, and is ...
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