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• Louisiana's Own American Idol, Joshua Ledet, Returns on "Idol" Tour Play Video

  July 30, 2012 10:32 PM

  American Idol fans traveled from hundreds of miles away Monday in order to see the top ten from last season take the stage at the Cajundome. Louisiana's favorite American Idol, Joshua Ledet was back in his home state after the Westlake native finished in the top three on American Idol... more »

• Ledet's Hometown Reaping Benefits of his Idol Visit Play Video

  May 16, 2012 7:05 PM

  Wednesday night, Calcasieu Parish native Joshua Ledet will hit the stage hoping his talent will carry him into the final week of American Idol. Now, his hometown is reaping the benefits. "He said I'm going to audition till I win the show, and he's doing it!!" Joshua Ledet's... more »

• American Idol finalist gets Louisiana homecoming Play Video

  May 11, 2012 11:38 PM

  Joshua Ledet is one of just three contestants remaining on American Idol. The local Idol has been putting in a lot of hard work in at Hollywood to become the next star but Friday night, he's back home in Westlake, he's already a star and enjoying every second. "Hey... more »

• Small Town of Westlake Showing Big Support for Local "Idol" Finalist

  March 21, 2012 11:27 PM

  A Louisiana teen is making it big on the national television show American Idol. And though he's thousands of miles from home, Joshua Ledet's friends and family are showing him support in a big way by holding a watch party every week at Westlake's Recreation Center. "I'm not surprised... more »

• American Idol Finalist Presented Crawfish Live on Show Play Video

  March 16, 2012 10:54 PM

  If the rest of America didn't know what crawfish are, they do now. That's after 60 pounds of crawfish were presented live on American Idol to finalist Joshua Ledet. Ledet hails from the small town of Westlake, LA, near Lake Charles. And this week the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and... more »

• Lafayette's American Idol - Jacee Badeaux

  February 28, 2011 9:41 AM

  Jacee Badeaux visited with GMA this morning talking about his experience with American Idol. Jacee will appear on Ellen this Thursday at 9:00am right here on KATC. Also tonight on KATC at 5pm & 6pm reporter Jenise Fernandez will have a more in-depth look at Jacee's time on American... more »

• Jacee, already an Acadiana Idol

  February 17, 2011 8:01 PM

  Lafayette High School student, Jacee Badeaux, is making strides on American Idol. The 15 year old made it past the group auditions Wednesday night. His supporters say it wasn't just his talent that shined through. After his first group kicked him out, Jacee was brought to tears, not knowing... more »

• LHS Students Headed to Hollywood for American Idol

  January 21, 2011 5:22 PM

  A Performing Arts Academy student at Lafayette High is headed to Hollywood. Sophomore Jacee Badeaux received the nod from all three judges on American Idol last night after singing 'Dock of the Bay'. Lafayette High School sophomore, Chris Guyette, remembers the first time he heard classmate Jacee Badeux sing. "When... more »

• Shreveport singer to appear on 'American Idol'

  January 19, 2011 5:12 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Shreveport native Natalie Hanson will be among the contestants featured when "American Idol" returns for its season premiere Wednesday and Thursday night. The Times reports that Hanson, a graduate of Huntington High School, was among the many who auditioned when the show held a casting call... more »

• Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler Are The New Judges On American Idol

  September 22, 2010 1:32 PM

  INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will join Randy Jackson as "American Idol" judges next season, after months of turnover and speculation about the future of TV's top-rated show. With pomp rivaling that of a U.S. Supreme Court appointment, Fox finally assembled the new pieces of the... more »

• Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol'

  September 3, 2010 10:22 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell out the door at "American Idol." Her departure leaves Randy Jackson, who's been with the singing contest from the start, the last judge standing, for now. Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are the reported front-runners for the... more »

• Steven Tyler to Judge Idol?

  August 18, 2010 7:02 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - A source close to Steven Tyler says the Aerosmith frontman told the source he will be a judge on Fox's "American Idol" next season. While an official announcement about Tyler has yet to come from Fox and the producers of the top-rated show, the source told... more »

• American Idol in New Orleans

  July 26, 2010 2:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Ashley Taylor knows the drill. In her third shot at TV stardom, the 27-year-old LaRose, La., resident stood serenely amid the nervous twitter of thousands of American Idol hopefuls lined up for auditions Monday. "I'm not nervous at all this time,"... more »