American Idol Season 19

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Feb 15, 2021Auditions, Part 1 Feb 15, 2021 The auditions begin in 3 California cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie return, along with host Ryan Seacrest.

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Feb 22, 2021Auditions, Part 2 Feb 22, 2021 Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

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Mar 1, 2021Auditions, Part 3 Mar 1, 2021 Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

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Mar 8, 2021Auditions, Part 4 Mar 8, 2021 Auditions continue in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai.

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Mar 15, 2021Auditions, Part 5 Mar 15, 2021 The auditions conclude in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai.

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Mar 22, 2021Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge Mar 22, 2021 Hollywood Week kicks off with fan favorites from auditions returning to the stage for the Genre Challenge in hopes of making it through to the next round.

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Mar 23, 2021Hollywood Duets Challenge Mar 23, 2021 The iconic Hollywood Week wraps up with Hollywood Duets. Idol hopefuls continue to compete for their chance to make it through to the next round.

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Mar 29, 2021Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1 Mar 29, 2021 The Showstopper round has the contestants perform with a band for their last chance to make it into the Top 24.

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Mar 30, 2021Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2 Mar 30, 2021 The Showstopper round has the contestants perform with a band for their last chance to make it into the Top 24.

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Apr 5, 2021All Star Duets and Solos Apr 5, 2021 Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

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Apr 6, 2021All Star Duets and Solos Apr 6, 2021 Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

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Apr 12, 2021Top 16 Apr 12, 2021 The Top 16 are revealed and perform in the hope of securing America’s vote to the next round.

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Apr 12, 2021Top 12 Live Reveal Apr 12, 2021 Six contestants vie to be in the top 12.

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Apr 18, 2021Oscar Nominated Songs Apr 18, 2021 The Top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in the hope of securing America’s vote into the Top 9. Lionel Richie opens the show with a special performance of “Say You Say Me.”

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Apr 19, 2021The Comeback Apr 19, 2021 Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the Idol stage, where they sing for America’s vote. After a week-long vote, only one will remain in the competition, rounding out the top 10.

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May 9, 2021Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication May 9, 2021 The Top 7 contestants are live coast-to-coast. Each performs a song in honor of Mother’s Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band’s lead singer, Chris Martin. Coldplay performs their recently announced new single, “Higher Power.” Voting starts at the beginning of the episode and the Top 5 finalists are revealed at the end.

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May 16, 2021My Personal Idol/Artist Singles May 16, 2021 FINNEAS mentors the top 5, who are grouped to perform two of his songs. They then perform two additional songs each: one inspired by their personal idol and the debut of their winner’s single. FINNEAS takes to the Idol stage to perform “Till Forever Falls Apart” with Ashe. Voting starts at the beginning of the episode and the final 3 are revealed at the end.