“American Idol” welcomes favorites including William Hung, Jordin Sparks and more to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary

“American Idol” celebrated his 20th birthday in style on Monday night.

The show marked a milestone with the “Great Idol Reunion” where past “idol” contestants and judges saw them return to the stage.

Ryan Seacrest at some point revisited his Frost Tips and staged iconic Season 3 contestant William Hung to sing Ricky Martin’s hit “She Bangs.” ..

“As you know, it’s really great to look back and celebrate everything that has happened in this studio over the last 20 years. I can’t help feeling that someone is missing out on the party,” Seacrest said of the performance. I made fun of it before.

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“The person who helped put this show on the map dares to say that the name is synonymous with” American Idol. ” “He added.

Former judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson have also returned with current judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

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“I was the most proud and the most humble to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Abdul said. variety.. “And you can see it keep growing, working well, and being able to see — crying to see all the contestants like my baby.”

“We see all this talent here,” Jackson shared. “We did something right.”

The show will feature season 6 winner Jordin Sparks and season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, a duet with season 10 winner Scotty McClerry and Lauren Alina, and season 1 runner-up. The appearance of Justing Arena was also included.

David Archuleta also surprised the crying girl of those viruses.