Try not to cry as flashback scenes of 'American Idol' winners like Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Phillip Phillips and Nick Fradiani getting crowned are played.
- December 23, 2015
AceShowbiz -
As the show is getting ready to say goodbye, "American Idol" brings fans to where it all started in a lengthy opening sequence for the "farewell" season's premiere. Arriving online on Tuesday, December 22, the nostalgic clip opens with families, friends, co-workers and even complete strangers in a diner sitting together watching past winners including Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Jordin Sparks and Phillip Phillips getting crowned.
In between those scenes, numerous aspiring singers are seen having singing lessons, practicing guitar and pretending to be performing on the "American Idol" stage. The first part concludes with a young man with the golden ticket watching Nick Fradiani win the show's most recent season.
The clip continues with a shot of Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman introducing the then-brand new show in 2002 before current judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. discuss the impact the singing competition has made and what they hope for the last season.
The 15th and final season of "American Idol" is set to premiere on Wednesday, January 6 at 08:00 P.M. EST on FOX.
