‘American Idol’ Just Missed a Major Opportunity for Its Latest Themed Night

American Idolis a show that relies on its history. Having been the platform that launched megastars, had it not been for American Idol, perhaps we’d never have a universe where Kelly Clarkson went from pop star to talk show host and Jennifer Hudson became an EGOT winner. Between the FOX and ABC iterations, we could compile endless lists of the iconic moments that made the show a pop culture phenomenon. So that’s what one would assume would be at the center of Iconic ‘Idol’ Moments night.