# ‘American Idol’ Renewed for Season 25 With Auditions Kicking Off in August

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/american-idol-renewed-for-season-25-with-auditions-kicking-off-in-august/
- Published: 2026-07-29T13:03:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-29T19:12:25+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/american-idol-season-25-how-to-audition-1236823072/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- "American Idol" renewed for Season 25, auditions start 25 August
- Nationwide "Idol Across America" search covers all 50 states plus D.C.
- Hannah Harper won Season 24; same judges and host return

## Summary

"American Idol" has been renewed for a 25th season, with the audition process officially getting under way on 25 August. The renewal keeps the long-running singing competition as a fixture of ABC's schedule and launches with a virtual nationwide search called "Idol Across America", covering all 50 US states plus Washington, D.C.

Hopefuls must turn 15 by 15 February 2027 to take part, and an initial round of producer auditions runs from late August through late September, with a mix of state-specific dates and broader regional or nationwide open calls; those who impress then progress to judges' auditions. Video submissions are accepted for anyone unable to attend their state's designated date, while the first audition day, 25 August, offers a limited "VIP" slot for the first 250 registrants. Season 24, which aired earlier this year, was won by Hannah Harper and featured judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood alongside host Ryan Seacrest; the show is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, part of Sony Pictures Television.

## Coverage

- [Variety: ‘American Idol’ Renewed for Season 25 With Auditions Kicking Off in August](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/american-idol-season-25-how-to-audition-1236823072/)
- [Deadline: ‘American Idol’ Renewed For Season 25 At ABC](https://deadline.com/2026/07/american-idol-renewed-season-25-abc-1237006151/)

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