“American Idol” winner Laine Hardy has been arrested after being accused of putting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s college dorm room.

A year after New Year’s Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, the floral spectacle celebrating the arrival of 2022 marched on despite a new surge of infections.

Laine Hardy, the 2019 winner of American Idol, says he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 but his symptoms are mild and he is recovering under home quarantine. This wasnt what I expected on the first day of summer, the 19-year-old singer from Livingston, Louisiana, wrote on his Facebook page and on Instagram. My doctor confirmed I have Coronavirus, but my symptoms are mild." Hardy also recently completed a virtual tour that was watched by more than 2 million viewers. Acoustic versions of his new songs Ground I Grew Up On and Let There Be Country will debut on Friday.

Ryan Seacrest isn't going anywhere. The 44-year-old TV personality, radio host and producer is officially back as host of American Idol, the show's Twitter account confirmed on Friday. After American Idol crowned Laine Hardy its season 17 champion in May, ET spoke with the Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host about his plans for the following season. American Idol will return in spring 2020 on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'Ryan Seacrest Addresses Kourtney Kardashian Possibly Leaving 'KUWTK' (Exclusive)'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Takes First Sick Day in 17 Seasons