After their debut in 2002, American Idol has given the world some of the most talented singers. Lets take a look at the list of American Idol winners and the judges across all seasons through this article below.
Show Creator: Simon Fuller
Networks: ABC, Fox
Genre: Reality competition
| Season | Winner |
| Season 1 | Kelly Clarkson |
| Season 2 | Ruben Studdard |
| Season 3 | Fantasia Barrino |
| Season 4 | Carrie Underwood |
| Season 5 | Taylor Hicks |
| Season 6 | Jordin Sparks |
| Season 7 | David Cook |
| Season 8 | Kris Allen |
| Season 9 | Lee DeWyze |
| Season 10 | Scotty McCreery |
| Season 11 | Phillip Phillps |
| Season 12 | Candice Glover |
| Season 13 | Caleb Johnson |
| Season 14 | Nick Fradiani |
| Season 15 | Trent Harmon |
| Season 16 | Maddie Poppe |
| Season 17 | Laine Hardy |
| Season 18 | Just Sam |
| Season 19 | Chayce Beckham |
| Season 20 | Noah Thompson |
Also see: How to Vote in American Idol
| Season | Judges |
| Season 1 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul |
| Season 2 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul |
| Season 3 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul |
| Season 4 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul |
| Season 5 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul |
| Season 6 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul |
| Season 7 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul |
| Season 8 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Kara DioGuardi |
| Season 9 | Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Ellen De Generes, and Kara DioGuardi |
| Season 10 | Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler |
| Season 11 | Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler |
| Season 12 | Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban |
| Season 13 | Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick |
| Season 14 | Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick |
| Season 15 | Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick |
| Season 16 | Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie |
| Season 17 | Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie |
| Season 18 | Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie |
| Season 19 | Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie |
| Season 20 | Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie |
The auditions for Season 21 of American Idol have already begun on September 25, 2022. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie have also resumed their roles as judges for the show this season. Ryan Seacrest will be hosting this season.
The auditions were hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada. American Idol will be telecasted on ABC, and it will be the 6th season of this reality show to be premiered on this channel after being a part of Fox Network for the first 16 seasons post its debut.
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