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 ...

Host Ryan Seacrest doesn’t have a new deal signed yet but is also likely to continue with the show. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor Notably absent from ABC’s announcement was the name of ...

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 ...

"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 ...

American Idol Season 24 is beginning sooner than any season in recent history. The 2026 version of the singing competition show will follow a similar format with the same three judges as last year.

Ryan Seacrest will continue to host “American Idol” in its upcoming 24th season, due sometime in 2026. He’ll be joined by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who will return to the judge’s ...

Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are returning to host “American Idol” when the series returns in 2026. The trio first came together last year after Underwood, who won the series the ...