A guide to ‘American Idol’ on TV this week: April 20 - 27
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‘American Idol’ has spawned dozens of celebrities who continue to make their mark on popular culture. Listed below are the highlights of TV programs airing during the next week related to ‘Idol,’ including appearances by contestants and judges, past and present.
“American Idol” 8 p.m., Wednesday April 20, Fox: The seven remaining contestants perform songs from the 21st century. (N)
“Top Gear” 4 p.m., Thursday April 21, BBC America: Simon Cowell tries yet another go around the track.
“Entertainment Tonight” 7 p.m., Thursday April 21, CBS: William and Kate -- Prince William and bride Kate Middleton; “American Idol.” (N)
“The Insider” 7:30 p.m., Thursday April 21, CBS: Prince William and bride Kate Middleton; “American Idol.” (N)
“American Idol” 8 p.m., Thursday April 21, Fox: One of Seven Voted Off -- A contestant is eliminated; David Cook performs; Katy Perry performs. (N)
“Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew” 10 p.m., Thursday April 21, MTV: The Black Eyed Peas assign their songs to the crews. (N)
“Entertainment Tonight” 11:30 p.m., Thursday April 21, KCAL: Prince William and bride Kate Middleton; “American Idol.”
“The Insider” Midnight, Thursday April 21, KCAL: Prince William and bride Kate Middleton; “American Idol.”
“Entertainment Tonight” 7 p.m., Friday April 22, CBS: Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert -- “Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country”; celebrities at their weekend hangouts. (N)
“Access Hollywood” 7:30 p.m., Friday April 22, NBC: “American Idol.” (N)
“Entertainment Tonight” 11:30 p.m., Friday April 22, KCAL: Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert.
“Live With Regis and Kelly” 9 a.m., Monday April 25, ABC: Mark Ruffalo; the latest “American Idol” castoff performs; royal family history. (N)
“Today” 7 a.m., Tuesday April 26, NBC: Kara DioGuardi; the most recently eliminated “American Idol”; royal wedding; Carson Daly; Ice-T. (N)
“Live With Regis and Kelly” 9 a.m., Tuesday April 26, ABC; Kara DioGuardi. (N)
“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” 4 p.m., Tuesday April 26, NBC; Christina Aguilera; Mary McCormack; David Cook performs. (N)
“American Idol” 8 p.m., Wednesday April 27, Fox; The six remaining contestants perform. (N)
-- Compiled by Ed Stockly