A top 16 finisher who competed on the show's ninth season, Lambert, 20, revealed to his fans that he's been sleeping on the streets of Los Angeles.

Lilly Scott was a memorable presence on the ninth season of TV’s American Idol. She stood out for her look (white hair, bangs) and for her sound (risky song choices, raspy voice).

The ninth-season American Idol runner-up has gotten engaged to musician Brian Walker, People reported Friday. Bowersox and Walker plan to wed next month, according to her representative.

With less than 24 hours to go before American Idol announces who will be on the judges panel for the show's ninth season, judge Randy Jackson has made a formal agreement to return to the show.

American Idol finalist Casey James, who placed third on the ninth season of the talent competition, has signed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and 19 Recordings/BNA Records. A native of Cool, Texas, he auditioned in Denver but had never seen an episode of the television show.