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'American Idol' Renewed for Landmark 25th Season on ABC and Disney+
Producers will screen singers first, with video auditions accepted and only 250 spots available for the Aug. 25 VIP day, officials said.
- ABC announced on Wednesday that American Idol has been renewed for a milestone 25th season, with auditions beginning August 25 through the virtual 'Idol Across America' nationwide search.
- The upcoming season marks American Idol's 10th on ABC and 25th overall, following strong ratings last season when the on-air audience grew by about 11 percent and averaged 7.08 million cross-platform viewers.
- Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood remain unconfirmed for Season 25, as contract negotiations are typical for American Idol before taping each year.
- Aspiring vocalists can register online for virtual auditions running through late September, auditioning for producers for a chance to follow Hannah Harper, the Season 24 champion.
- The series will premiere next year on ABC, streaming on Hulu and Disney+; recent seasons have typically launched in January or February, though an exact date remains unannounced.
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