Congrats to Jamal, our #AmericanIdol! 💙 Stream full episodes on Hulu. Online auditions are open! At The Walt Disney Company, we are committed to bringing great stories, characters, and , The twenty-second season of American Idol premiered on February 18, 2024, on the ABC television network. [1][2] Ryan Seacrest returned as host; Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges. [3] This season was Perry's final one on the show; she announced her departure on February 13, 2024, five days before the premiere. [4] Abi Carter won the season on May 19, 2024, while Will , American Idol Now is your source for the latest American Idol breaking news, results, and exclusive content about contestants, winners and judges., Everything to Know About ‘American Idol’ 2026 – Including the Judges and How to Audition The hit singing competition will return for its ninth season on ABC in spring 2026., The final three singers, Breanna Nix, John Foster and Jamal Roberts, duked it out for the title of Season 23 winner in the "American Idol" finale., 'American Idol' season 23 will air starting March 2025 on ABC. Keep reading for more about the new season, including premiere date, auditions, judges and news..