American Idol is officially renewed!
The singing competition series is returning for its 25th season on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu.
The milestone season’s search for new talent begins on August 25 with “Idol Across America,” a virtual audition tour giving aspiring singers nationwide and eligible performers worldwide the chance to audition for producers.
Which judges are returning for American Idol season 25?
Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood were judges last season. Deadline is reporting: “this trio is expected to return for Season 25, although their deals are still being worked out.”
Ryan Seacrest has been hosting since season one.
ABC also confirmed the audition dates for “Idol Across America.”
Audition dates and cities for American Idol season 25:
August 25: VIP Day — Only the first 250 singers who register will secure a spot for their chance to become the next Idol! Once all spots are claimed, registration for this date closes.
August 26: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia
August 27: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
August 31: The South Open Call
September 1: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
September 2: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington
September 8: Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas
September 9: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
September 11: Nationwide Open Call
September 14: East Coast Open Call
September 16: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
September 18: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont
September 21: West and Midwest Open Call
September 23: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
September 25: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, Massachusetts
September 28: Nationwide Open Call
What other ABC TV shows are renewed and canceled for 2026?
ABC has canceled 1 TV series and renewed several major hits.
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