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‘American Idol’ Renewed for Season 25 With Auditions Kicking Off in August
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"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.
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In short
- "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
How this story developed
- 4 months ago "American Idol" has been renewed for a 25th season, with the audition process for the singing competition set to begin on 25 August.
- 4 months ago "American Idol" has been renewed for a 25th season, with the audition process officially getting under way on 25 August.
Explained simply
American Idol has aired on television since 2002, becoming one of the most recognisable talent competitions in the world by inviting members of the public to compete for a recording contract through a series of auditions and live performances. After a long run on Fox, the show moved to ABC in 2018, where it has continued to run new series each year under the production companies Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, part of Sony Pictures Television.
The show works in stages: hopefuls first audition for producers, with those who pass moving on to perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges. Successful contestants then take part in live televised rounds, with the winner decided by viewer votes. Current judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood assess the singers, while Ryan Seacrest presents the show, roles they have held throughout recent series.
The programme's renewal for another series matters because it confirms American Idol remains a fixture of ABC's line-up and signals that the audition and casting process, which forms the early groundwork for the eventual live shows, is starting up again. It follows the completion of the previous series, which concluded with a winner earlier in the year.
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