American Idol season 13
The thirteenth season of American Idol, styled as American Idol XIII, premiered on the Fox television network on January 15, 2014. Ryan Seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season. Keith Urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return. Former judge Jennifer Lopez, who returned after a one-season absence, and Harry Connick Jr. both joined the judging panel following the departures of Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and Nicki Minaj, although Jackson remained as a mentor, replacing Jimmy Iovine.
| American Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 13 | |
| Hosted by | Ryan Seacrest |
| Judges | Harry Connick Jr. Jennifer Lopez Keith Urban |
| Winner | Caleb Johnson |
| Runner-up | Jena Irene |
| Finals venue | Nokia Theatre L.A. Live |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | January 15 – May 21, 2014 |
| Season chronology | |
On May 21, Caleb Johnson was announced the winner, with Jena Irene as the runner-up.
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