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AMERICAN IDOL To Stream Live on Disney+ Beginning in March
by Josh Sharpe - February 03, 2026
Beginning March 30, “American Idol” will stream live on Disney+ alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC. The hit competition show airs live Mondays at 8:00 p.m. on ABC, streams the next day on Hulu, and will also stream live on Disney+....
AMERICAN IDOL Season Eight Draws Largest Audience in Two Years
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
“American Idol” wrapped its momentous season eight on ABC Sunday night with 6.36 million Total Viewers, rising over the previous week to score the show’s most-watched telecast in two years, since 2023....
Video: Carrie Underwood Stars in New AMERICAN IDOL Promo
by Josh Sharpe - January 02, 2025
Watch judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest reflect on the moments that changed everything in their own lives ahead of a life-changing new season of American Idol....
AMERICAN IDOL Wraps Season 22 Delivering Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024
“American Idol” wrapped its spectacular season 22 last Sunday night, delivering season highs, growing from the previous week’s episode in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. The star-studded finale, during which 21-year-old Indio, California, musician Abi Carter became this year’s champio...
Katy Perry to Return to AMERICAN IDOL With Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023
The historic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends and iconic judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for season seven on ABC....
AMERICAN IDOL Returns to Aulani on Sunday
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023
America’s favorite singing competition returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Soul and R&B singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors Idol hopefuls vying for America’s first open vote of the season in this episode of “American Idol. ” Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richi...
American Idol's David Hernandez To Star In NAKED BOYS SINGING Off Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2023
American Idol's David Hernandez is set to bare all again when he joins the off-Broadway return of the legendary Naked Boys Singing! beginning March 18th. David Hernandez made waves after being eliminated from season 7 of American Idol when his past as a stripper came to light. ...
American Idol Auditions: What You Need to Know
by Jason Thompson - November 02, 2022
If you’ve always dreamed of auditioning for American Idol, and you find yourself reading this article, this might just be your sign to go for it....
Photo: AMERICAN IDOL Auditions Begin in Las Vegas
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022
Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy®-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's 'American Idol' kicked off judge city auditions for the upcoming sixth season on ABC and 21st season overall in Las Vegas, Nevada. C...
Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest & More to Return For AMERICAN IDOL Season 21
by Michael Major - August 01, 2022
The iconic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for a sixth season on ABC when it returns in spring 2023. Check out h...
LIVE Announces AMERICAN IDOL 'Encore' Episode
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022
In celebration of the finale, “Live” viewers are being given an exclusive special power to raise their OWN voice and bring back one “Idol” finalist to perform on daytime’s No. 1 entertainment talk show. From Monday, May 23, at 9:00 a.m. until Tuesday, May 24, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, viewers can ...
Photo: First Look at AMERICAN IDOL's Return to Disneyland
by Michael Major - April 27, 2022
Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt will mentor the remaining contestants from the Disneyland Resort in California as they prepare to perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America’s vote. Get a first look at judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in Disneyland ahead of th...
BWW Interview: Nicolina Bozzo of AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 20
by Jared Fessler - April 14, 2022
Nicolina Bozzo is current contest on American Idol season 20 on ABC and has made it to the top 24! She will be performing live for America's votes on Sunday/Mondays on ABC. Nicolina has a theatre background! She sang She Used To Be Mine from Waitress the musical for her first American Idol audition....
AMERICAN IDOL Sets 2022 Premiere Date For Season 20
by Michael Major - January 03, 2022
American Idol has set its 2022 premiere and we've got the scoop. Learn when superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will return to your TV screens along with host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return to host....
AMERICAN IDOL Judges Celebrate Season 20 Milestone
by Michael Major - October 19, 2021
Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest are celebrating the twentieth season of American Idol! See the photo and find out how you can audition for the new season of the singing competition now!...
AMERICAN IDOL Begins Milestone Season 20 Auditions
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021
Idol hopefuls still have a chance to audition this season as “Idol Across America” remote virtual auditions continue with nationwide open calls on Oct. 11, Oct. 26 and Oct. 28....
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie Return for Season Five of AMERICAN IDOL!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 03, 2021
Season five auditions will kick off Friday, Aug. 6, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C....
AMERICAN IDOL Star Julia Gargano Debut Single 'You Don't Get To'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021
Ready to make her grand entrance as a solo artist, Julia Gargano pours her heart out on her new single “You Don’t Get To” and demonstrates her innate ability to command a room with her raw talent....
AMERICAN IDOL Judges and Host Kick Off Auditions
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest Set to Return to AMERICAN IDOL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 19, 2020
The iconic star-maker competition series 'American Idol' will welcome back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help find America's next singing sensation for a fourth season on ABC. ...
AMERICAN IDOL Announces 'Idol Across America'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 31, 2020
In its historic third season on ABC, American Idol became the first reality competition series to air remotely with the unprecedented season dominating Sunday nights, claiming the No. 1 position for broadcast series among Adults 18-49 as well as the night’s No. 1 most social s...
VIDEO: The Newest AMERICAN IDOL is Announced!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020
'American Idol' rounds out its all-new innovative and critically celebrated season on ABC, crowning the winner live during the epic grand finale event!...
RATINGS: ABC Is Sunday's No. 1 Broadcaster for the 12th Straight Week in Adults 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2020
With a special rebroadcast of “The Disney Family Singalong” at 7:00 p.m. leading into original telecasts of “American Idol” and “The Rookie,” ABC stood as Sunday's No. 1 broadcast network in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5),...
VIDEO: AMERICAN IDOL Top 20 Contestants Lend Their Vocals to Feeding America PSA
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 23, 2020
The “American Idol” Top 20 contestants came together for an exceptional performance of Bill Withers' “Lean On Me” for a PSA in support of Feeding America, featuring special appearances by judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest and in-house mentor Bobby Bones....
RATINGS: ABC Is Sunday's No. 1 Network With the Top 2 Broadcast Shows in Adults 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2020
ABC stood as Sunday's No. 1 network among Adults 18-49, increasing its advantage over runner-up CBS to 5-tenths of a rating point in the L+3 numbers (1.3/7 vs. 0.8/4) compared to a 4-tenths lead in L+SD. In addition, ABC ranked as Sunday's highest-rated broadcast network for the 4th straight week in...
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