‘American Idol’ 2027 Premiere Date Revealed! Everything to Know About Season 25

If you’re missing American Idol, we finally have news about the show’s upcoming installment! Since the singing competition only airs one season a year, there’s a drought for quite some time, but we’re now only a few months away from new episodes.

ABC confirmed its 2027 midseason premiere schedule on November 6, and it included details about American Idol‘s Season 25 premiere. The show was renewed for this milestone season in July, and the panel of judges was revealed in September.

Auditions kicked off with “Idol Across America” in August, giving potential contestants a chance to virtually shoot their shot for a chance on the show. The judges began seeing contestants two months later.

American Idol initially aired on Fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016. In 2018, it was revived by ABC and has run for nine seasons there in the years since. Scroll down for everything we know so far about what’s to come from American Idol.

When does American Idol Season 25 premiere?

American Idol Season 25 will return on Monday, February 8, at 8/7c on ABC. The show will air for two hours in its Monday night time slot. Stay tuned for updates on any schedule changes or additions for future weeks.

One week before the premiere, on Monday, February 1, at 8/7c, ABC is airing American Idol at 25 (working title), a “primetime anniversary special” that will tell “the definitive story of one of the most successful and influential shows in TV history,” per a press release.

The release continued, “Tracing the origin, rise and evolution of the show from experiment to ratings juggernaut, this special will chronicle the way American Idol single-handedly catapulted unknown dreamers into full-blown superstars and, in doing so, pioneered modern event television, transformed the music industry and ultimately impacted every corner of American pop culture. ”

Who are the American Idol Season 25 judges?

The judges for Season 25 are Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood. This will be the trio’s third season in a row woking together on the show.

Bryan made the announcement at a concert in Nashville, where he was joined by Underwood on stage. Richie joined via video message to share the exciting news.

Bryan and Richie have been judges for all nine seasons on ABC so far, while Underwood joined the panel for Seasons 23 and 24 (and now 25), replacing Katy Perry, who sat alongside Richie and Bryan for Seasons 16 to 22.

While Richie has recently been dealing with some health issues, he’s seemingly on the mend and will be part of the landmark season next year.

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When are the American Idol auditions?

Auditions for Season 25 of American Idol began on August 25. Fans were able to try out for the show during “Idol Across America,” a live, virtual, nationwide search that took place across all 50 states and Washington D.C.

Pe ABC, “Those auditioning will be given the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an American Idol producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge auditions. Contenders will also be allowed to audition during open-call dates, and auditions will be open worldwide to all those eligible.”

August 25 was VIP Day, with the first 250 singers who registered to audition securing a spot to try out for producers. “Idol Across America” then began on August 26 and continued into September. “Contenders may audition on any ‘Idol Across America’ date, regardless of location,” ABC confirmed.

Those who made it through got to audition for the judges in the fall. Hollywood Week follows the Auditions, although no details about that phase of competition have been revealed yet (it took place in Nashville for Season 24).

American Idol, Season 25 Premiere, Monday, February 8, 8/7c, ABC