Fans of American Idol are in for a treat as well-loved contestants from the show are set to clash in a celebrity showdown on season 12 of Celebrity Family Feud. Hosted by the charismatic Steve Harvey, this engaging game show first hit ABC’s airwaves in June 2015, becoming a staple of the network’s “Summer of Fun & Games” lineup. The show brings together celebrities and their families, or groups of stars from various entertainment sectors, all battling it out for charitable causes.
The 24th season of American Idol recently wrapped up in May, with Hannah Harper taking home the title. Guided by host Ryan Seacrest and judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan, the show has been a launchpad for numerous musical sensations since its debut in 2002. Icons such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry, and Adam Lambert have all emerged from this renowned platform. Now, a new set of American Idol alumni are gearing up to showcase their competitive spirit on Celebrity Family Feud. Set your reminders for Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
The upcoming season of Celebrity Family Feud will feature a thrilling face-off between male and female American Idol stars, as detailed in an ABC press release. Representing the men are David Archuleta, the runner-up from season 7, Clay Aiken, the runner-up from season 2, Ruben Studdard, season 2 winner, Jamal Roberts, season 23 winner, and David Cook, season 7 winner. The women’s lineup includes season 5 finalist Kellie Pickler, season 18 contestant Lauren Spencer Smith, season 22 winner Abi Carter, season 16 winner Maddie Poppe, and season 10 finalist Pia Toscano.
American Idol Legends Will Compete On Celebrity Family Feud Season 12
According to an ABC press release, American Idol men will compete against American Idol women on Celebrity Family Feud season 12. The men’s team will consist of season 7 runner-up David Archuleta, season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken, season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, season 23 winner Jamal Roberts, and season 7 winner David Cook. The women’s team features season 5 finalist Kellie Pickler, season 18 contestant Lauren Spencer Smith, season 22 winner Abi Carter, season 16 winner Maddie Poppe, and season 10 finalist Pia Toscano.
Celebrity Family Feud Season 12 Will Feature Other Superstar Contestants
Celebrity Family Feud season 12 will feature several other superstar contestants, including AFC Champions (Ray Lewis Jr., Terrell Suggs, Hines Ward, Melvin Blount and Rodney Harrison) vs. NFC Champions (Michael Singletary, Isaac Bruce, Landon Dickerson, Amani Toomer and Milton Williams). In addition, there will be an episode featuring Team USA Women’s Hockey (Laila Edwards, Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka, Cayla Barnes and Caroline Harvey) vs. Team USA Men’s Hockey (Griffin LaMarre, Jack Wallace, Declan Farmer, Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin).
Celebrity Family Feud season 12 episodes will also present Julie Bowen vs. Yvette Nicole Brown, Chris O’Donnell vs. Wayne Brady, Nicole Byer vs. Margaret Cho, Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports vs. Cooper Flagg, Steve Aoki vs. Joel Kim Booster, 2 Chainz vs. Eric André, Zac Brown and Kendra Scott vs. Mickey Guyton, Sheila E. vs. En Vogue, Kathy Hilton vs. Da Brat, Bow Wow vs. Rickey Smiley and his morning show family, and Lisa Lisa vs. Taylor Dayne.
Celebrity Family Feud is always a hilarious adventure. With Steve Harvey as host and questions that force the celebrities to think outside the box, the game inevitably leads to plenty of belly laughs. It’s always so much fun to see celebrity contestants in a different environment that challenges them in new ways. It’s going to be a real treat to see the American Idol finalists competing, especially David and David, and Ruben and Clay, who battled against each other during their finales, but are now on the same team. The survey says that Celebrity Family Feud and American Idol are the perfect combination.
Celebrity Family Feud premieres on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Source: ABC
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2002 – 2016-00-00
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ABC
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Nigel Lythgoe
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Ken Warwick
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American Idol