‘American Idol’ Announces Season Three Premiere Date

Fans were overjoyed when country singer and American Idol alum Lauren Alaina got engaged to her high school boyfriend, Alex Hopkins, last summer. The couple had been going strong for six years when he proposed, and fans thought it was about time the two tied the knot. But why did the couple actually call it quits? According to Taste of Country , the two met back during the summer of Hopkins, who is now a model, and Alaina had a connection, and eventually he asked her to date him.

The two attended their high school prom together.

Alex is a cousin of country music star Jo Dee Messina. Alex and Jillian Jensen Alex dated fellow singer-songwriter Jillian Jensen, who also competed on Idol.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been close to 10 months since Ryan Seacrest announced Maddie Poppe was the winner while Caleb Lee Hutchinson came in a close second. And while some contestants find themselves taking some much-deserved time off, these two finalists have been focused on creating new music for their loyal fans. At the same time, they’ve also been able to maintain a long-distance romantic relationship. News exclusively ahead of tonight’s season premiere.

If something happens, she’s the person I want to talk to about it. The feeling is mutual for Maddie who released her new single titled ” Little Things ” on Friday. After listening to the lyrics, fans instantly picked up on the fact that the song was inspired by her relationship with Caleb. And despite their schedules, the couple has been able to have unforgettable experiences like attending the world premiere of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms , trips to Hawaii and visiting Walt Disney World.

When asked about the best date nights, however, both parties admitted to us that it’s nothing fancy by any means. Instead, it’s just good quality time. Maddie added, “Our favorite thing to do when we are together is literally not do anything and watch Forensic Files and eat Healthy Choice meals. While Maddie and Caleb are certainly worth celebrating, we’re also taking a look back at some of our favorite contestants from seasons past in our gallery below.

Take a look at what some of your favorite singers are up to now. The country darling finished second to Scotty McCreery, but she got her record deal and released her studio debut, Wildflower , in October