Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Will Return For ‘American Idol’ Season 25
Also linking up with the trio of judges is Emmy Award-winning OG host and producer Ryan Seacrest.
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie are set to return as judges for the upcoming 25th season of American Idol. The announcement was made by Luke Bryan during a concert in Nashville on September 25. Lionel Richie recently underwent a procedure for atrial fibrillation but is expected to return soon. The talent show, which premieres in 2027, will once again air on ABC and stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
Auditions for the competition are currently taking place across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. through Idol Across America. The show is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a division of Sony Pictures Television.
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