Australian Idol’s notorious ‘fat-shaming’ incident from 2003 has been blamed for causing a generation of women to suffer from body-image issues. Footage of the moment judge Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson told contestant Paulini Curuenavuli to ‘choose more appropriate clothing and shed some pounds’ went viral this week, prompting a wave of outrage from women on social … Read more
‘You HAVE to love yourself!’ American Idol’s Grace Kinstler shows off her curves in a trio of gowns… after detailing body confidence crusade and her impact on plus-size women By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 09:12 BST, 17 May 2021 | Updated: 09:12 BST, 17 May 2021 American Idol finalist Grace Kinstler put on a … Read more
A former American Idol contestant was arrested for domestic violence. Doug Kiker, 28, competed on season 18 of the hit reality competition series in 2020, and impressed the judges as the show’s resident singing garbage man. Now he is in police custody in Alabama after law enforcement officials said he was involved in a domestic violence … Read more
Chris Martin set to take part in American Idol’s Coldplay-themed show as a mentor By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 04:44 BST, 3 May 2021 | Updated: 04:44 BST, 3 May 2021 Coldplay singer Chris Martin will be a mentor on next week’s American Idol, which will be themed after the band. On the episode, which is … Read more
American Idol contestant Cecil Ray has been arrested in Texas after allegedly forcing his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend and striking her in the face. TMZ reported on Monday that a Rockdale PD officer said that he had received a call to a residence last week where the reality star – full name … Read more
Luke Bryan missed the first live performance this season on American Idol after being diagnosed with COVID-19, with Paula Abdul stepping in to fill his role as a judge. And after the live episode took place on Monday, his fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie gave fans an update on the country star. ‘He … Read more
Luke Bryan has been diagnosed with COVID-19 this month causing him to take a step back from work. That means the country singer, whose single Waves was recently released, will be missing the first live performance this season of his show American Idol for which he serves as judge alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. … Read more
Along with his younger sister Willow, has has attracted legions of fans for marching to the beat of his own drum when it comes to sartorial selections. And Jaden Smith, 22, has shared another glimpse into his individual sense of style in a new fashion shoot for Wonderland magazine’s winter issue. As well as posing … Read more
Bobby Flynn was the curly-haired musician who quickly became a fan favourite on the 2006 season of Australian Idol thanks to his unique interpretation of iconic hits. And as the talent show returns to television after 12 years as part of Channel Seven’s 2022 prime time line-up, Daily Mail Australia takes a look at where Bobby … Read more
American Idol’s Nikki McKibbin dies at the age of 42 following complications from a ‘brain aneurysm’ By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 15:41 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 15:41 GMT, 1 November 2020 American Idol’s Nikki McKibbin died at the age of 42 following complications from a ‘brain aneurysm.’ The season one contestant was … Read more