Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As this season of “American Idol” comes to a close, Danielle Fishel sits down with “American Idol” alum Clay Aiken. She also welcomes finalists Hannah Harper and Jordan McCullough for a post-finale conversation, breaking down the night’s biggest moments and reflecting on the journey that brought them into the spotlight.

0:00 - Official Podcast - Episode 7
2:10 - Guest: Clay Aiken
16:45 - Guest: Jordan McCullough
28:03 - Guest: Hannah Harper

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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.