Host Ryan Seacrest has been encouraging of Carrie's return to American Idol season 23, and some even think he's playing favorites with her as she weathers the criticism. Carrie and Ryan have known ...

While the broadcaster is currently single and joked in March 2025 that relationships are his “biggest fear,” he’s previously ...

Hagerstown-area DJ Ryan Smetzer realizes long-time dream of being a 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant and meeting his idol, Ryan ...

Ryan Seacrest had fun with former pro wrestler and recent Wheel of Fortune contestant “Big” Bill Page, allowing the ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Here's who shined in Episode 5, who survived the "biggest cut in 'Idol' history" (a declaration from Ryan Seacrest, who said the same thing last year ...

On Oct. 2, 2024, Humphries flew to New York City, where she auditioned for the show and sang "Cause of Her," an original song ...

Despite looking older than he is, 21-year-old Kam'Ron Smith is a sprinkler installer and farmer from Rocky Mount, Virginia. He sings a cover of a Joe Diffie song that is full of country twang. Carrie ...

Isaiah Moore stole the judges' hearts with his 'American Idol' audition, which took place one week after his wedding ...

Carrie Underwood, who rose to fame on “Idol” 20 years ago (and last played metro Phoenix in 2023), replaces Katy Perry as a judge this season. She joins returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

He's never walked down the aisle himself, but the 'Wheel of Fortune' host played an integral part at his longtime co-host's wedding over the weekend.

Ryan Smetzer, a DJ from the Hagerstown ... Later, he would become a fan of "American Idol," for which Seacrest was one of the original co-hosts. Seacrest became the sole host of the reality ...