Jay Copeland Wows Judges With Fun Performance Of ‘I Want You Back’ On ‘American Idol’

Can you believe it has been 20 years since American Idol premiered?!

HunterGirl did it again, moving forward into the next round of “American Idol” and celebrated with a Miranda Lambert cover.

Christian Guardino was back with another powerful performance on Monday’s “American Idol”.

Katy Perry attended American Idol's 20th Anniversary Celebration at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood on Monday evening.The 37-year-old performer flashed a wide smile while appearing at the star-studded event, during which she rocked an outfit that conformed tightly to her toned form.Several other figures from the entertainment industry who have been associated with the program in the past, including Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, were also present at the celebratory event. Va va voom:Katy Perry attended American Idol's 20th Anniversary Celebration at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood on Monday eveningPerry rocked an intricately patterned sleeveless top that showed off her toned arms during the function.The California Girls singer also sported a matching maxi skirt that conformed tightly to her toned legs.

Lionel Richie announced that Platinum ticket winner Jay Copeland was saved by the judges during the final seconds of Monday's episode of American Idol on ABC.'I just can't believe you took so long to get to the core of what I wanted from you,' Lionel, 72, said to the 23-year-old singer from Salisbury, Maryland. 'And then you gave it to me, Jay.

Katy Perry was seeing eye-to-eye with her fellow judges during the first live round of season 20 on Monday, which the songstresses admitted was a nice change.Perry spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on the carpet at the Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood after Monday's new episode, where the season's Top 20 were whittled down to the Top 14. Based on performances and voting, 10 contestants were automatically safe, while the remaining 10 were in the danger zone and singing their hearts out for one of the four spots awarded by the judges.«We picked our four and it was unanimous, which is great,» Perry shared. «Because this season has been interesting, in that we've had some real public spats over a few contestants — like Sam Moss and Grace Franklin.»Perry has worked alongside fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryant since Season 16, when was revived and moved over to ABC from Fox, and the singer said that this season has seen her clash with them a bit more than ever before.Perry admitted that, when it came Bryan and Richie's thoughts on a few contestants this season, she «didn't really agree with them» at all.«Those boys, like, it's true, they may have been a little bullied by my direct, black-and-white yes or no [choices] these past seasons,» she said, reflecting on their more emphatic disagreements. «So they're like, 'Were not gonna take it anymore!'»However, when it came to Monday's first live show, it seems that everyone was pretty well in agreement.

She has become well known for rocking eye-catching outfits during her various stage appearances.And on Monday, Katy Perry showed off her glamorous look for a taping of American Idol in a duo of shots and a video that were shared to her Instagram account.The 37-year-old also noted that she was 'lookin like a baby chic' while posing for her behind-the-scenes photo in her post's caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) Perry wore a vibrantly colored yellow single-sleeve dress that conformed tightly to her curvy form while posing for the shot.The Firework singer added a bit of shine to her outfit with a pair of sparkling silver earrings.

The Top 14 contestants on American Idol‘s 20th season have been revealed!

Kezia “Lady K” Istonia wowed the “American Idol” judges with another amazing performance during Sunday’s episode.

Noah Thompson put a country twist on Harry Styles’ “Falling” on Sunday’s “American Idol”.

The audience was not a fan of Luke Bryan’s critique on Sunday’s episode of “American Idol”.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house following Christian Guardino’s incredible “American Idol” performance on Sunday.

Katy Perry cried over the performance of Fritz Hager on Sunday's episode of American Idol on ABC in which the field was narrowed down to the Top 20.The 37-year-old pop superstar and her fellow judges Lionel Richie, 72, and Luke Bryan, 45, also wiped away tears as the 22-year-old singer from Tyler, Texas delivered an emotional performance of the Billie Eilish ballad When The Party's Over.All three judges gave Fritz a standing ovation after he touched them with his falsetto voice. Getting emotional:Katy Perry cried over the performance of Fritz Hager on Sunday's episode of American Idol on ABC in which the field was narrowed down to the Top 20'Incredible,' said Luke, who voted against Fritz during his audition in Austin, Texas.Lionel then offered the first extended critique.

Katy Perry wowed her Instagram followers on Sunday when she dropped in with a trio of new photos.The 37-year-old pop star donned a metallic silver outfit and wrote in the caption, 'a platinum LEWK for our platinum szn,' as she plugged the new episode of American Idol.She posed in front of a beige backdrop that had the show's eponymous logo in green. New post: Katy Perry wowed her Instagram followers on Sunday when she dropped in with a trio of new photosThe singer-songwriter let her lengthy raven locks hang down to her waist in sultry waves separated by a center part.The sleeveless, ribbed top had a crewneck neckline and the California native elevated the ensemble with a chunky platinum chain necklace.

Nicolina Bozzo delivered yet another explosive performance during Sunday night’s episode of “American Idol”.

Emyrson Flora is packing some serious star-power.

Harry Styles brought the heat on Day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but then the fireworks really exploded when Shania Twain joined him onstage for a surprise performance!The «Watermelon Sugar» singer rocked the night in Indio, California, where he debuted two brand new tracks («Boyfriends» and «Late Night Talking») that appear to be from his upcoming album, which drops May 20.The stadium-worthy performance reached a fever pitch when, near the end of performing One Direction's «What Makes You Beautiful,» Twain's «Man! I Feel Like a Woman!» started blaring from the speaker, and the crowd went wild! The country music legend also rocked her classic, «You're Still the One.»Styles, 28, donned a low-cut jumpsuit with rainbow sequins. Not to be outdone, Twain, 56, rocked a matching sequin dress with white go-go boots.Styles, who also belted out his hit new single, «As It Was,» addressed Twain and opened up to her what she meant to him and his career.«In the car, with my mother as a child, this lady taught me to sing,» said Styles via.

Former American Idol contestant Kenedi Anderson seemingly gave fans a hint as to why she quit the show the best way she knows how — through music!

A post shared by Kenedi Anderson (@kenedianderson_)On Tuesday, a rep from Fremantle, who develops , shared a statement to ET regarding Anderson's exit. «We are disappointed to see Kenedi leave, but we are excited to watch this celebratory 20th season unfold with the incredible talent vying to be the next American Idol,» the statement read.Anderson's announcement comes weeks after judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan were first blown away by her talent.

And suddenly, it’s anyone’s competition. After being declared the “biggest star” American Idol judge Luke Bryan has “ever seen,” Kenedi Anderson has removed herself from the ABC series.

17-year-old contestant got into the Top 24 for season 20 of the ABC series. However, on Monday, she took to social media to share that she decided to drop out of the musical race. Her Top 24 performance was pre-taped and aired on Sunday.