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February 3, 2026

‘AMERICAN IDOL’ EXPANDS ITS LIVE VIEWING EXPERIENCE TO DISNEY+

Beginning March 30, “American Idol” will stream live on Disney+, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, expanding the reach of the franchise and connecting with new audiences. The “‘American Idol’ Official Podcast” also debuts on Disney+ and Hulu, coinciding with the start of the “American Idol” live shows. Each week, the podcast will dive deeper into America’s most iconic music competition series, exploring the performances everyone’s talking about, and offering exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert analysis of the judges’ critiques “American Idol” airs live Mondays at 8:00 p.m. on ABC, streams next day on Hulu and, beginning March 30, will also stream live on Disney+ in addition to ABC in local time zones. “American Idol” returned for a new seasonjumping to 8.27 million Total Viewers and a 1.04 rating among Adults 18-49 after three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. In multiplatform viewing,the show rose +20% among Total

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

July 29, 2026

‘AMERICAN IDOL’ RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+

“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th The search for a superstar begins when “American Idol” premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once live shows begin, episodes will also stream live on Disney+. Season 25 auditions kick off Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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. Those auditioning will be given the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an “American Idol” producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge auditions. Contenders will also be allowed to audition during open-call dates, and auditions will be open worldwide to all those eligible. “Idol Across America” auditions will be held as follows (subject to change): VIP Day (Aug. 25):

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

September 9, 2025

HOST RYAN SEACREST RETURNS TO ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ FOR SEASON 9 ON ABC AND HULU

Emmy® Award-winning and longtime host Ryan Seacrest will join music superstars Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood when “American Idol” returns for its ninth season on ABC and Hulu, and 24th overall, in 2026. “American Idol” has ranked as a top unscripted series during its eight seasons on ABC, ending on a high note with last season’s finale ranking No. 1 on the night, No. 1 for the week in primetime, and earning the best Total Viewer audience in two years. The series continues to dominate on social media as the No. 1 Most Social Reality Series across TV so far in 2025, collecting 1.65-plus billion social video views this year. Season 8 winner Jamal Roberts’ first single, “Heal,” also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel chart in May 2025. Season 9 auditions are currently underway 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. Those auditioning will be given

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 22, 2026

American Idol: 914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol) (4/27)

MONDAY, APRIL 27 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol)” (914) Logline: The Top 7 celebrate Taylor Swift’s chart-topping hits and defining eras as America votes live to reveal the Top 5. Plus, a salute to California’s biggest artists. Extended Logline: The Top 7 celebrate Taylor Swift’s chart-topping hits and defining eras as America votes live to reveal the Top 5. Plus, Luke Bryan performs, Nikki Glaser joins as a guest judge, and the finalists perform songs from California’s biggest artists. Stream episodes next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

January 22, 2026

‘AMERICAN IDOL’ SEASON 9 INTRODUCES NEW ’OHANA ROUND

This season, “American Idol” will introduce a new round of competition featuring a stellar lineup of industry tastemakers, adding a fresh element when the show heads to Hawai‘i for the brand-new ’Ohana Round. Filmed at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, a three-episode arc follows the iconic Hollywood Week, with the brand-new ’Ohana Round featured as one of those episodes, offering hopefuls a distinct moment in the competition. Designed as the ultimate focus group, the ’Ohana Round blends peer respect, emotional support and professional insight before the competition moves on to America’s Vote. In this new round, the top 30 hopefuls will perform for industry tastemakers — who collectively reach nearly 149 million followers — including Kaniyia Brown & Terry McCaskill (social media personality duo), Sasha Farber (dancer and choreographer), Anthony Gargiula (artist and music creator), Loren Gray (singer and actress), Shirley Halperin (co-editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone), Cheryl

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August 25, 2025

JUDGES LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD RETURN TO ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ FOR SEASON NINE ON ABC AND HULU

Following their celebrated debut as a judge trio last season in television’s most widely recognized music competition series “American Idol,” music superstars Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood will help discover America’s next singing sensation in its ninth season on ABC and Hulu, 24th overall, when it returns in 2026. “American Idol” has ranked as a top unscripted series during its eight seasons on ABC, ending on a high note with last season’s finale ranking No. 1 on the night, No. 1 for the week in primetime, and earning the best Total Viewer audience in two years. The series continues to dominate on social media as the No. 1 Most Social Reality Series across TV so far in 2025, collecting 1.65-plus billion social video views this year. Season eight winner Jamal Roberts’ first single “Heal” also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel chart in May 2025. Season nine auditions kick off Tuesday, Aug. 26, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nation

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 2, 2026

First-Ever ‘American Idol’ Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits

Series photos are available here. “American Idol” kicked off Season 9 live shows on ABC and Disney+ Monday night earning 86 million Total Viewers and a 0.42 rating among Adults 18-49, growing week to week in both measures (4.79 million and 0.41 rating in Adults 18-49 on 3/23/26). With the Top 20 hopefuls performing inspiring songs of faith, “American Idol” grew by double digits over the show’s audience on the same night last year (+11%; 4.36 million on 3/31/25) and also grew impressively over last season’s first Monday live show (+6%; vs. 4.57 million on 4/21/25). Season to date, “American Idol” averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season (+5%; vs. 4.85 million). “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 show on the night on broadcast and cable, scoring its largest margin of victory ever over NBC’s “The Voice” (+73% – 4.86 million vs. 2.81 million from 9-11 p.m.). In addition, “American Idol” more than doubled “The Voice”

Press Release - Ratings

April 24, 2025

American Idol: 814 (Iconic Idol Moments) (4/28)

MONDAY, APRIL 28 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT* – American Idol: “814 (Iconic Idol Moments)” (814) Logline: The Top 12 perform unforgettable songs inspired by iconic “American Idol” moments, honoring the show’s legendary history. Season three winner Fantasia returns to the “Idol” stage, and artist in residence Jelly Roll joins our live studio audience. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *Live coast to coast

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

February 3, 2026

‘American Idol’ Blasts Off With Biggest Season Debut in Four Years

Series photos are available here. “American Idol” returned for a new season jumping to 8.27 million Total Viewers and a 1.04 rating among Adults 18-49 after three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. In multiplatform viewing, the show rose +20% among Total Viewers versus the previous season premiere (8.27 million vs. 6.88 million) and +7% in Adults 18-49 (1.04 rating vs. 0.97 rating), with the show’s best premiere performance among Total Viewers in four years — since 2/27/22. On linear over three days, the “American Idol” season premiere was the No. 1 show of the night on broadcast and cable among both Total Viewers (7.23 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.72 rating), also earning its best premiere performance among Total Viewers in four years — since 2/27/22. Source: Nielsen National Live+3 Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings for 1/26/26 and ABC Multiplatform+3 Day Ratings. 24/25 based on Big Data Plus Panel, while prior years are panel-only. Comparisons

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April 22, 2026

American Idol: 915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS) (5/4)

MONDAY, MAY 4 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS)” (915) Logline: At the “American Idol” 20th high school reunion, fan-favorite Idols from the class of 2006, along with special guests, return as “Dancing with the Stars” pros bring some ballroom flair to the celebration, while America votes live for the Top 3. Extended Logline: At “American Idol”’s 20th high school reunion, Randy Jackson returns to mentor the finalists, and Paula Abdul returns to the judges’ table. Fan-favorite alumni from the class of 2006, Paris Bennett, Bucky Covington, Taylor Hicks, Kellie Pickler and Elliott Yamin, join the current finalists for unforgettable collaborations and 2025 winner Jamal Roberts takes the stage for a special performance. Meanwhile, the finalists perform additional songs enhanced with choreography from “Dancing with the Stars” pros Rylee Arnold, Witney Carson, Jan Ravnik and Gleb Savchenko. Stream episodes next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Results for "american idol"

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‘AMERICAN IDOL’ EXPANDS ITS LIVE VIEWING EXPERIENCE TO DISNEY+

‘AMERICAN IDOL’ RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+

HOST RYAN SEACREST RETURNS TO ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ FOR SEASON 9 ON ABC AND HULU

American Idol: 914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol) (4/27)

‘AMERICAN IDOL’ SEASON 9 INTRODUCES NEW ’OHANA ROUND

JUDGES LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD RETURN TO ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ FOR SEASON NINE ON ABC AND HULU

First-Ever ‘American Idol’ Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits

American Idol: 814 (Iconic Idol Moments) (4/28)

‘American Idol’ Blasts Off With Biggest Season Debut in Four Years

American Idol: 915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS) (5/4)

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