7 ‘American Idol’ Couples Who Met & Fell in Love Because of the Show

Avery Thompson January 26, 2026, 11:07 am

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Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner attend the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb Allen Arena on October 01, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee / Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo attend FOX's 'American Idol' Finale For The Farewell Season at Dolby Theatre on April 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California. — Tibrina Hobson / Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez

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American Idol is a singing competition, first and foremost. But over the years, the iconic series has also been the foundation for amazing love stories between some of the singers. Over more than two decades, several romances have blossomed thanks to American Idol.

We’ll just have to wait and see if a love story is born out of the upcoming 24th season, which premieres January 26. But if American Idol’s romance track record is anything to go by, it’s a strong possibility. With Season 24 underway, Swooon is taking a trip down relationship memory lane and catching up with some of the past couples from the show.

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