American Idol returns tonight! Season 24 kicks off on ABC on January 26 and Ryan Seacrest is returning to host.
Keep reading to find out more…
Ryan‘s return to the long-running reality series isn’t surprising considering that he has hosted the show every season thus far since its 2002 inception.
The Emmy-winning host isn’t the only one back for season 24, ABC has also confirmed that Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie will be back as judges.
American Idol is one of the most popular reality competition shows ever. In 2025, the show was dubbed the No. 1 Most Social Reality Series, with over 1.65+ billion social video views.
In addition to airing on ABC, episodes will also be available next-day on Hulu.
This season will include some big changes to the traditional series’ format. Here’s what you need to know about what will be different in season 24!