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American Idol Contestant Doug Kiker Dead

American Idol star Doug Kiker dies aged 32 as ex-fiancee says children 'lost their father'

Doug Kiker, a favorite from Season 18 of American Idol, has passed away unexpectedly in Denver, Colorado, according to social media updates from his family. Valerie Cook, his former fiancee, confirmed his death to TMZ,

The Mirror US on MSN · 12h

American Idol contestant Doug Kiker, who once made Katy Perry cry, tragically dies at just 32

Doug Kiker, who touched viewers' hearts during Season 18 of the popular singing competition, died unexpectedly in Denver, Colorado, according to social media posts from relatives. His ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook,

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Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol' Contestant Known as ‘The Singing Garbage Man,' Dies at 32

American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died at age 32. The singer's sister, Angela Evans, shared the news with a Facebook post on Wednesday, writing, "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker.

American Idol, Carrie Underwood and Trump

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As Carrie Underwood’s First Season As An American Idol Judge Begins, The Showrunner Weighs In On One Big ‘Decision’ She Made

Carrie Underwood’s big “decision” before American Idol’s premiere.

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‘American Idol’ showrunner defends Carrie Underwood’s Trump inauguration performance: ‘That was her decision’

She held her own, and she remained cool, calm and collected,” the showrunner noted of Underwood’s technical mishap.

FOX News on MSN · 14h

'American Idol' producer says it's 'great' Carrie Underwood performed at Trump inauguration

Underwood sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella at Trump's second inauguration after some technical difficulties. "I can just sing it," she told the production team at the time,

‘American Idol’ Nepo Contestants, From the Son of a Backstreet Boy to a Country Legend’s Grandchild and More

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, auditioned on the season 23 premiere of show, which aired ...

THEN AND NOW: People who came in second place on 'American Idol'

The hit reality singing competition returns for season 23 on Sunday. Here's what runners-up like Justin Guarini and Adam ...

What time is 'American Idol'? What channel is it on? How to watch season premiere

Carrie Underwood makes history as the first "American Idol" winner to return as a judge in season 23, premiering Sunday.

Taste of Country on MSN5d

Who Is Baylee Littrell? Meet the 2025 ‘American Idol’ Contestant Whose Dad Is a Backstreet Boy

Baylee Littrell is a 21-year-old country singer who hails from the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga. Littrell's father is ...

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'It's changed my life' | Gilbert singer talks about her career after appearing on American Idol last season

As a brand-new season of American Idol gets underway, McKenna Faith Breinholt sat down with ABC15's Kaley O'Kelley, sharing more about the life-changing journey on the show.

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South Jersey singer calls his 'American Idol' audition, which airs Sunday, an 'opportunity of a lifetime'

Pat Johnson, 26, of Stratford says he tried for years to get onto the show. Finally, he got the chance to play one of his own songs for Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood.

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Why Did Katy Perry Leave American Idol? Inside the Pop Star's Decision to Exit the Series Ahead of Season 23

Katy Perry announced in February 2024 that she was leaving ‘American Idol’ after her seven-season run as a judge Disney/Eric McCandless Katy Perry has said goodbye to American Idol.

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