Season 25 auditions will kick off on Aug. 25 with the return of "Idol Across America" virtual nationwide talent search in all 50 states.
(L-R) "American Idol" Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan visit SiriusXM's front row event at SiriusXM Studios on March 24, 2026 in New York City.
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American Idol is officially coming back for a 25th season. The legendary music competition show confirmed on Wednesday morning (July 29) that it will be back on the air next year for its silver jubilee edition, premiering on an as-yet-unannounced date in 2027 on ABC and then streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu; once the show goes live, episodes will also stream live on Disney+.
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