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Mar. 16, 2025

'American Idol' 's Chayce Beckham on Future Plans — Including a Move to Nashville with Fellow Contestant

Chayce Beckhammay have been crowned the winner ofAmerican Idol’s fourth season, but in his eyes, there’s still a lot of work ahead. After Sunday’s finale of the ABC singing competition show, the 24-year-old Apple Valley, California native opened up about what this win means to him, what he hopes to do in the future and most recent upcoming plans. “I have a lot of stuff that I want to knock out,” Beckham, a heavy machinery operator who has long battled with substance abuse, told reporters.

Mar. 16, 2025

'American Idol' 's Janelle Arthur Is Pregnant After Miscarriage: Baby Will 'Be Loved from Every Direction'

Photo: ASHLEY SUMMERFORD But just six weeks into the pregnancy, Arthur suffered a miscarriage. “It’s hard to put into words what you go through because you have so many different emotions,” Arthur, 31, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “It was as if my brain wasn’t prepared for the loss and the sadness of it all. I let myself cry and grieve. And then I just had to trust Him. I just had to trust God’s timing.

Mar. 16, 2025

'American Idol' 's Janelle Arthur Welcomes First Baby, Daughter Lovelyn: 'In Love'

Photo: janelle arthur/ instagram Janelle Arthur is officially a mom! “She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace,” Arthur writes, quoting Proverbs 3:15-17. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Mar. 16, 2025

'American Idol' 's Kai the Singer Reveals Her Church Raised the Money for Her to Travel to Audition

American Idol‘s Kai the Singer is opening up about the power of perseverance. In a PEOPLE exclusive clip of Monday’s episode, the 19-year-old singer shows viewers just how far she’s come from her hometown of Kingstree, South Carolina. “Everybody says nothing comes out of Kingstree,” she says. But determined to make a name for herself (and with the monetary help of her local church), Kai was able to audition in front of judgesKaty Perry,Luke BryanandLionel Richieand earn herself a ticket to Hollywood.

Mar. 16, 2025

'American Idol' 's Kat and Alex Tie the Knot in Intimate 'Dream' Wedding — See the Photos!

Alex Garrido and Kat Luna.Photo: Doltyn Snedden American IdolalumsKat LunaandAlex Garridoare married! The contestants, who auditioned as a duo last season, tied the knot on Friday in an intimate wedding atCactus Creek Barnin Dickson, Tennessee, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. Kat Luna.Doltyn Snedden “Alex is going to carry on his tradition of keeping Polaroid photos of us tucked away in his Cowboy hat,” Luna says. Alex Garrido.Doltyn Snedden The safety of their guests during the coronavirus pandemic was also of the utmost importance to the couple, who recentlyreleased their debut single"How Many Times" in both English and Spanish.