Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Danielle Fishel is joined by artist and creator Anthony Gargiula, as well as Taylor Swift The Eras Tour dancer Jan Ravnik, for a recap of the evening’s events. She also welcomes exiting finalists and “American Idol” alum Lauren Spencer Smith discussing her post-Idol journey and sharing her perspective on this season’s standout talent.

0:00 - Official Podcast - Episode 5
2:09 - Guest: Lauren Spencer Smith
10:51 - Guest: Jan Ravnik
18:02 - Guest: Anthony Gargiula
31:04 - Guests: Brooks Rosser and Daniel Stallworth

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, premieres Jan 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu.

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Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.