American Idol Season 24

Premiere & Broadcast Details

American Idol Season 24 premiered on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8 PM (ET/PT) on ABC — moving to a Monday night timeslot early in the year. 

Episodes air weekly on Monday nights and are available to stream the next day on Hulu. 

Host & Judges

  • Host: Ryan Seacrest returns to guide contestants and audiences alike — continuing his role since the show’s inaugural season. 

  • Judges:

    • Luke Bryan

    • Lionel Richie

    • Carrie Underwood (returning for her second season on the panel)

      The trio brings music-industry expertise, mentorship, and spirited feedback to every performance. 

What’s New in Season 24

Season 24 ushers in several notable updates:

  • The show inaugurated a Monday night schedule — a notable shift from traditional Sunday airings. 

  • Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover relocates the pivotal middle phase to Nashville, Tennessee, delivering a fresh spin on the competition’s key round. 

  • A brand-new Ohana Round pushes contestants to perform before industry tastemakers — with only a portion advancing to the Top 20. 

  • Voting is more interactive than ever, allowing fans to participate via social media as well as traditional methods. 

Auditions & Format

  • Auditions: Virtual and open-call auditions were held nationwide between August and October 2025 through the Idol Across America initiative. 

  • Judges’ Auditions: Selected contestants went head-to-head with the judges in person at Belmont University in Nashville. 

  • Contestants progress from local auditions to Hollywood Week and beyond, with public voting shaping the competition as American Idol narrows hopefuls toward the finale. 

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