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American Idol's Luke Bryan Gives Eyebrow-Raising Answer on If He'll Return for Season 24

UNITED STATES, AUG 01 – Luke Bryan said his return to American Idol Season 24 depends on contract renewal and he expressed enjoyment of Season 23 alongside fellow judges, with decisions pending from Disney.

  • On July 30, Luke Bryan said Idol is 'kind of a year-by-year, 'Do we do it or not?'' and his return for Season 24 isn’t confirmed yet.
  • Having completed eight seasons since 2018, Bryan and Richie operate on one-year contracts that Disney, ABC’s parent company, often re-upps quietly, leaving judges uncertain about renewal.
  • Reflecting on Season 23, Luke Bryan said, `'Last year was really, really incredible with Carrie and Lionel and Ryan,'` and emphasized `'The main thing is just, have fun with American Idol and have fun with the.'
  • Following Carrie Underwood's debut season, Luke Bryan predicted she will return for season 24, saying his 'prediction would be highly favorable.'
  • With decisions pending, Simon Cowell, former Idol judge, said, `I think it's a good choice` regarding Luke Bryan's potential return for Season 24.
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E! News broke the news in United States on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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