What happened to Maddie and Caleb from American Idol?

Fans of American Idol loved that Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson found love on the ABC singing competition. During the Season 16 finale, Caleb announced that he and Maddie were dating — on the same night that America named Maddie the next American Idol!

That was in 2018, however, so viewers have been wondering if the couple is still together years later, and what they've both been up to since then.

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Maddie and Caleb have a lot in common. Before American Idol, both of them had auditioned for The Voice (him in 2015 and her in 2016). Neither of them made it onto the NBC show, but they had much greater success on Idol, where they finished as champion and runner-up respectively.

With both Caleb and Maddie returning for "The Great Idol Reunion" on May 2, 2022, here's what we know about them now.

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Are Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson still dating?

They certainly are! In addition to appearing together in the American Idol reunion episode, the two have been updating fans on their careers and relationship via Instagram. Maddie wished Caleb a happy birthday on Instagram in March, while Caleb posted a photo of himself and Maddie at the Idol reunion as it aired.

"I love you Maddie and I promise to never propose on TV," he wrote in his post.

It's fantastic to see that the two of them are not only still together, but still as supportive of one another and as adorable as they were when they won over America's hearts during Season 16. Relationships in the public eye are never easy, but Caleb and Maddie are certainly making it look easy!

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What are Maddie and Caleb from 'American Idol' doing now?

Both Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson are continuing to record and release music after American Idol. Maddie's latest single "One That Got Away" was released April 29, 2022, through Secret Road Records.

She previously toured as a support act for Ingrid Michaelson in 2019, the same year she released her most recent full album, Whirlwind.

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Caleb self-released his five-song EP entitled Slot Machine Syndrome on Sept. 17, 2021. 2019 was also a busy year for him, because it's when he dropped his previous self-titled EP that was produced by Kristian Bush from the country group Sugarland.

While the duo has yet to record an album as a double act, perhaps they will in the future. They complement each other incredibly well musically and are clearly also a great match personally.

American Idol airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. Fans who missed "The Great Idol Reunion" special can stream the episode on Hulu.

American Idol season 16 contestants Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee began dating after meeting on the show in 2018.

Although Caleb lost to Maddie during the season 16 finale, he didn’t walk away empty-handed. Since making their romance public, the couple hasn’t shied away from expressing their love for each other.

But, are Maddie and Caleb still together in 2022?

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Is Maddie Poppe still dating Caleb Lee in 2022?

Yes, Maddie and Caleb are still very much together and are more in love than ever.

The pair recently appeared on the American Idol reunion episode together. They often feature on each other’s Instagram too, with Maddie wishing Caleb a happy birthday in a goofy Instagram post back in March 2022.

After their recent American Idol appearance, Caleb took to his Instagram and wrote a funny caption stating, “I love you Maddie and I promise to never propose on TV,” as he shared a pic of them together.

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A look at Maddie and Caleb on TV

Besides their shared love for music and being on American Idol at the same time, Maddie and Caleb were also the top-voted contestants in season 16. Maddie won the show while Caleb finished as the runner up.

Both of them had auditioned for The Voice (Caleb in 2015 and Maddie in 2016), but neither qualified for the NBC show.

What’s happening in their careers

The pair is continuing to release their individual music after American Idol.

Maddie recently released her single One That Got Away. She previously also toured as a support act for Ingrid Michaelson. In 2019, the musician released her full album, Whirlwind.

Caleb, on the other hand, released his five-song EP, Slot Machine Syndrome, in 2021.

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Is Maddie Poppe married to David Foster?

In terms of her personal life, the star was married for six-years to Nick Cokas before calling it quits. The star seems to be doing just fine now that she's married to David Foster.

Did Caleb Lee Hutchinson win American Idol?

Caleb Lee Hutchinson (born March 2, 1999) is an American singer-songwriter, and runner-up on the sixteenth season of American Idol.

Who won American Idol Caleb or Maddie?

After Maddie was announced as the new American Idol winner, Caleb sweetly congratulated Maddie on Instagram. Since they had gone public with their romance, Caleb shouted his love for Maddie from the rooftops. “MY GIRLFRIEND WON AMERICAN IDOL!!! No one deserved it more than you babe.

Who won American Idol when Gabby Barrett was on?

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