The "Idol Across America" virtual auditions for Season 24 took place between Aug. 26 and Oct. 6, in addition to several open-call auditions. The show's producers then selected the contestants they ...

American Idol judge Carrie Underwood was heavily criticized for a season 23 remark, but that energy should become her whole season 24 personality.

Cue the sounds of vocal warmups and strumming guitars because American Idol is returning to make more dreams come true. More recently, in August 2025, ABC announced details about the upcoming season ...

"American Idol" has set its judges for Season 24, and Carrie Underwood is coming home again – again. Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are returning as judges for the singing competition show's ...

While fans gear up for a memorable season finale tonight on American Idol, the show already announced it will return for season 24 in 2026. Getting renewed for a new season, ABC looked to bring in an ...

We now know which three music superstars will be seated on the judges' panel when American Idol returns for Season 24 in early 2026. Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are all confirmed to ...