Latest 'American Idol' News

Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan round out the judges panel alongside Katy Perry in ABC's revival of American Idol, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

Sep 29, 2017

Original American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has returned to host the show's new season on ABC when it debuts in midseason.

Jul 20, 2017

ABC announced at its upfront presentation in New York today that Katy Perry will be the first new judge for American Idol this fall.

May 16, 2017

ABC brings 10 new programs to its 2017-2018 fall schedule, plus two new live events and the return of reality juggernaut American Idol.

May 16, 2017

ABC has closed a deal with 19 Entertainment and Fremantle Media North America to bring back American Idol for the 2017-2018 season.

May 9, 2017

ABC has a deal in place to revive Fox's American Idol which only just went off the air in 2016.

May 6, 2017

After being with the show from the start as a judge and mentor, Randy Jackson will not return for American Idol Season 14.

Nov 11, 2014

Mariah Carey and Keith Urban also join Idol mainstay Randy Jackson at the judges table when the new season kicks off January 16.

Nov 19, 2012

Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban join Randy Jackson at the judges table this season, debuting in January on Fox.

Oct 29, 2012

The musicians will join Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson at the judges table in the upcoming season on Fox.

Sep 16, 2012

The reality series is 'seriously considering' making the country singer a new judge alongside Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson.

Jul 24, 2012

The Grammy-winning singer joins the judges' panel when American Idol returns to Fox in January of 2013.

Jul 23, 2012

Another report reveals Randy Jackson may also be leaving, with singer Mariah Carey in 'serious negotiations' to join Fox's reality show.

Jul 13, 2012

The Aerosmith singer decides to step away from the popular Fox reality show to focus on the band's new album debuting this fall.

Jul 12, 2012

American Idol brings the network's season to a close with a two-hour finale Wednesday, May 23 at 8 PM ET.

Mar 19, 2012