American Idol

This is American Idol – the hit ABC musical reality series. Three judges: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie & Luke Bryan, along with host Ryan Seacrest search the US for the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. Past judges for the FOX series included Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres, Steven Tyler, Mariah Carey , Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, Harry Connick Jr , Jennifer Lopez , Keith Urban. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it. It has since emerged as hit series in its own right, propelling FOX to the top of television rankings, inspiring various merchandise, and launching the careers of many hit-stars. American Idol had aired Wednesday & Thursday nights during the FOX version.