Doug Kiker, a contestant on 'American Idol' Season 18 who moved Katy Perry to tears in his audition, has died. He was 32.

Douglas Kiker, an American Idol contestant who brought judge Katy Perry to tears during his audition, died Monday at the age ...

She held her own, and she remained cool, calm and collected,” the showrunner noted of Underwood’s technical mishap.

The former contestant, who worked as a garbage collector, wowed judge Perry with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless ...

Carrie Underwood’s big “decision” before American Idol’s premiere.

Katy Perry was a judge on ‘American Idol’ for seven years until she announced she was leaving the singing competition in ...

Carrie Underwood replaced Katy as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ but some fans miss the ‘Teenage Dream’ hitmaker. Find out why ...

Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol for seven seasons before departing the show following Season 22 in 2024. She ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed.

Doug Kiker, the Alabama native and former American Idol contestant, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. His sisters, ...

American Idol alum Doug Kiker, 32, has died. The news was confirmed on social media by his family. Fans may recognize him as ...

Underwood received rave reviews for her first episode, with many viewers taking to X to admit that they prefer her over Perry ...