Will ‘American Idol’ Return for Season 24? Everything We Know so Far
- American Idol is currently airing its 23rd season on ABC, with the finale expected on May 18, 2025, but no renewal for Season 24 has been announced yet.
- In May 2024, just prior to the conclusion of Season 22, ABC confirmed that the show would continue with a 23rd season, extending its ongoing run since returning to the network in 2018 after a hiatus and 15 years of broadcasting on Fox.
- The judges for Season 23 include Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who have served since 2018 on ABC, joined by Carrie Underwood who replaced Katy Perry after her seven-season tenure.
- Virtual auditions for Season 23 were conducted in late August and early September 2024, followed by key judge-led audition sessions held at the end of September in New York City and later in December in Los Angeles.
- If the show is renewed, Season 24 is expected to debut sometime in early 2026, around late winter or early spring, with judges being announced only after the renewal is officially confirmed, following the usual timing seen in previous seasons.
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Will ‘American Idol’ Return for Season 24? Everything We Know so Far
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