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ABC announced on August 25, 2025, that Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood would return as judges for American Idol season 24. The season was scheduled to return in 2026 on ABC and Hulu. ABC also said its live virtual audition tour, Idol Across America, would begin August 26, 2025.
Who were the season 24 judges?
ABC named Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood as the judges returning for season 24. The announcement described it as the series’ ninth season on ABC and Hulu, and its 24th season overall. ABC published the news on August 25, 2025, ahead of the season’s planned 2026 return. Read ABC’s announcement.
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When did the season 24 auditions start?
ABC said the season 24 live virtual audition tour, Idol Across America, would begin Tuesday, August 26, 2025. That date belongs to the season 24 announcement; it is not a current audition date.
How can you audition online?
ABC’s official American Idol Auditions page provides access to virtual audition sign-up and online submissions. Eligibility requirements apply, and the calendar and instructions can change, so check the page for the current process before submitting.
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ABC later announced a season 25 renewal and a separate audition launch. That is a different cycle from the season 24 announcement; the ABC press releases page lists the network’s later updates.
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