American Idol Judges – The Ashley's Reality Roundup

Simon Cowell Says He Regrets the Nasty Insults He Doled Out to ‘American Idol’ Contestants: “I’m Not Proud of It”

December 1, 2025 2 Comments

Years after he issued blunt– and sometimes, downright harsh– comments to ‘American Idol’ hopefuls, former judge Simon Cowell appears to be suffering from critic’s remorse.

Carrie Underwood To Take Over For Katy Perry as ‘American Idol’ Judge for 2025 Season

August 1, 2024 2 Comments

Carrie Underwood has been named the new judge for ‘American Idol’ Season 23, replacing Katy Perry at the judge’s table.

Weekend Link-a-Polooza: Other Reality TV News From Around the Web

February 17, 2024 4 Comments

Here’s a listing of some reality TV stories that haven’t been covered by The Ashley this weekend!

Katy Perry Announces She’s Leaving ‘American Idol’ After Season 22; Says Fellow Judges Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Didn’t Know

February 13, 2024 3 Comments

Katy Perry appeared on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on Monday night and dropped a bombshell on the show’s fans, announcing that Season 22 will probably be her last season as a judge on ‘American Idol.’

‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Responds to Paula Abdul’s “Deeply Offensive” Claims of Sexual Assault: “I Will Fight This Appalling Smear!”

January 2, 2024 6 Comments

Nigel Lythgoe, producer of ‘American Idol’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance?,’ is denying recent sexual assault claims made against him by Paula Abdul.

Weekend Link-a-Polooza! Other Reality TV News From Around the Web

June 17, 2023 3 Comments

Here’s a listing of some reality TV stories that haven’t been covered by The Ashley this weekend!