'American Idol' recap: The farewell season finds more than a few hopefuls on auditions night 1 Welcome to 'American Idol' season 15, also known as the farewell season to any and all of you who care about the face of 21st-century popular culture.

See the opening sequence for the final season of 'American Idol' Thirteen years ago, America fell in love with Kelly Clarkson when she won the first season of American Idol.

'American Idol' will live on long after the stage goes dark Despite 'American Idol' being canceled after Season 15, the show's legacy likely will continue to expand for many years thanks to these successful alumni.

'American Idol' will live on long after the stage goes dark Despite 'American Idol' being canceled after Season 15, the show's legacy likely will continue to expand for many years thanks to these successful alumni.

'American Idol' canceled: How alumni of the show are taking it Fox announced Monday that "American Idol" would end next year after its 15th season, setting off a tsunami of gratitude from those whose lives had been changed by the show. Host Ryan Seacrest, who's been with "Idol" since he started as its co-host in Read more ... 2002, confirmed that Harry Co…

'American Idol': The slow fade of an instant hit Not long ago, "American Idol" was such a ratings juggernaut that a rival TV executive dubbed it a "monster" that should be killed. That wish has now been granted, with Fox executives announcing Monday that they will end the record-breaking singing co Read more ... ntest after it finishes its 2016 season.

'American Idol' to end in 2016 Fox has decided to pull the plug on 'American Idol' after Season 15.

‘American Idol’ Canceled; Next Season Is Last “American Idol” will air its last and 15th season next year. Pop culture critic Brian Balthazar discusses the “Idol” legacy. Photo: Getty

American Idol to end after 2015-16 season American Idol's 15th season, which starts in January, will be its last one Fox announces.

‘American Idol’ Ending After Season 15 on Fox “American Idol” is finally coming to a close. The fifteenth and final season will premiere January 2016. Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban will return as Season 15 judges, along with host Ryan Seacrest. While searching for the fin Read more ... al “Idol” superstar, the last season will also serve as a “celebratory event,” paying tribute to fourteen... Read more »