“American Idol” is officially coming back for a ninth season on ABC, and fans of the show want to know how to audition for season 24 of the singing competition series. While “American Idol” just wrapped up its 24th season with Jamal Roberts winning it all, the network and producers are looking ahead and planning the next round of auditions.
When Will ‘American Idol’ Auditions Take Place?
The show confirmed it was coming back for a ninth season on Instagram, saying, “Dim the lights… here we go.”
With the confirmation of another season in the works, singing hopefuls are wanting to know when auditions open up for the new season on ABC. They don’t have to wait very long, as auditions for season 24 are already underway.
If you want to throw your hat in the ring to be a contestant on “American Idol” 2026, then you can sign up for a live virtual audition with one of the show’s producers using the “American Idol” website.
To be eligible to audition for the new season, contestants must be at least 15 years old by February 15, 2026, and have not been previously disqualified from the show.
‘American Idol’ 2026 — What We Know So Far
While ABC hasn’t given many details on the new season, it is expected to premiere in March 2026, like the previous seasons. Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan are all expected to return as judges, and Ryan Seacrest should be back to host.
I mean, “American Idol” wouldn’t be “American Idol” without Seacrest, so he seems like a staple. He is the only member left from the original cast.
As far as the season 24 judges go, executive producer and showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick told TVLine: “It’s early days still, but I love our panel. I think we’re in a good place… They’re all passionate about the show.”
When will we know who the judges will be? Megan added: “Obviously, American Idol is coming back as a show, and we already have thousands of submissions coming in for next season. So the momentum is coming, but we’ll have to stay tuned… it should be coming soon, and we’re excited about the show doing so well.”
The singing competition will air on ABC, or you can stream it on the ABC website or app. It is also available on Hulu the day after it airs on ABC.
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How to Audition for ‘American Idol’ 2026