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![American Idol Finalists Are Dying at an Alarming Rate [Full List]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/04/attachment-American-Idol-Stars-Who-Died.jpg?w=980&q=75)
American Idol Finalists Are Dying at an Alarming Rate [Full List]
Season 5 and Season 7 seem particularly cursed.
!['American Idol' Star Mandisa Dead at 47](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-42.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'American Idol' Star Mandisa Dead at 47
She was found deceased in her home.
![Katy Perry Wants Jelly Roll to Replace Her on 'American Idol'](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2024/04/attachment-imgjpgaw1hz2vzms8ymdiylza1lza5lze2ntixmjq1nthjcm9wcgvkmzg4nngynti2lmpwzyyxmdawjjy1ma.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Katy Perry Wants Jelly Roll to Replace Her on 'American Idol'
The 39-year-old pop star announced she was quitting the hit TV show earlier this year, and Katy is convinced that Jelly would be a perfect addition to the judging panel.
![Katy Perry Covers Chest With Cushion After Her Top Breaks on TV](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-27.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Katy Perry's Exit From 'American Idol' and Luke Bryan's Reaction](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-05T084921.865.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Katy Perry's Exit From 'American Idol' and Luke Bryan's Reaction
Luke Bryan discusses Katy Perry's exit from American Idol, highlighting their ongoing and growing friendship.
!['Idol' Contestant Who Stole Best Friend's Audition Eliminated](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-13.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'Idol' Contestant Who Stole Best Friend's Audition Eliminated
She made it to the Top 8 in 2019.
!['Idol' Contestant Madai Chakell Slammed for Mocking Judge](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-12.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'Idol' Contestant Madai Chakell Slammed for Mocking Judge
The internet was not impressed.
![Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Sings an Original on 'American Idol'](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/02/attachment-EmmyRussellIdol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Sings an Original on 'American Idol'
Lynn's talented granddaughter Emmy Russell is headed to Hollywood on 'American Idol.'
![Viral Star 'The Singing Barber' on 'American Idol' This Season](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/02/attachment-NoahPeters.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viral Star 'The Singing Barber' on 'American Idol' This Season
Peters' audition is full of surprises -- an 'Idol' alum even made a cameo.
![Once-Homeless Teen Sings Jaw-Dropping 'Cover Me Up' Cover on Idol](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-02-19T095921.695.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Once-Homeless Teen Sings Jaw-Dropping 'Cover Me Up' Cover on Idol
Fifteen-year-old Triston Harper has a really heavy story to share.