The host, a mainstay since Season 1 in 2002, was conspicuously missing from the official announcement (watch below). Gold Derby has reached out to Disney and ABC for comment. Both Bryan and Richie ...

It’s been more than five years since Samantha Diaz, who goes by the stage name Just Sam, won Season 18 of American Idol. Their season aired at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, so Sam’s live ...

American Idol is keeping its heavy country music crew for 2026: Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood are both returning to the judges table when the reality singing competition returns next spring. The ...

Our long national nightmare is over: Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to return as host of American Idol for Season 24, TVLine has learned. In case you missed the previous news about Idol's judging panel, ...

Ryan Seacrest will continue to host "American Idol" in its upcoming 24th season, due sometime in 2026. He'll be joined by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who will return to the judge's ...

"American Idol" has set its judges for Season 24, and Carrie Underwood is coming home again – again. Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are returning as judges for the singing competition show's ...

We now know which three music superstars will be seated on the judges' panel when American Idol returns for Season 24 in early 2026. Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are all confirmed to ...