American Idol

American Idol is a singing competition television series that aired on Fox from 2002 to 2016 and was revived on ABC in 2018. The show is based on the British series Pop Idol and features a panel of judges who critique contestants' performances, with the winner determined by viewer votes. The original judges included Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, while the show has also featured judges such as Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the show has launched the careers of numerous artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jennifer Hudson, and has been recognized as one of the most successful shows in television history, with eight consecutive seasons ranked as the number one show in U.S. television ratings. The show has undergone several format changes over the years, including a change in judges and a shift to a new network in 2018.learn more on wikipedia