American Idol season 24 premieres in 2026, but one of the judge's futures is still up in the air, while another is almost certain to return.

John Foster had the unwavering support of his family during his time on American Idol. Perhaps the person who made the biggest sacrifice for him, though, was his older sister, Elizabeth Benoit.

A beloved American Idol runner-up has a shocking past with the show, which most viewers probably didn't know about when they ...