The cross-country audition tour will move forward with an all-new episode on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 (8:00PM EDT), rounding out a talent-filled premiere week. New episodes will continue on Sunday, starting MARCH 10 (8:00PM EST), and adds Mondays for five consecutive weeks, starting MARCH 18 (8:00PM EST).
“American Idol” is returning to The ABC Television Network after first making its return to airwaves as the No. 1 reality show launch for its inaugural season on the network during the 2017-2018 season. Helping to find the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie. Emmy(R)-winning producer Ryan Seacrest will also return as host, and famed multimedia personality Bobby Bones will take on the role of in-house mentor.