'American Idol' season 24: Everything to know plus emotional sneak peek at the first audition

Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan return to the judges' table as Ryan Seacrest hosts a new season featuring a ...
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American Idol season 24: Which judges are returning? When is casting nationwide?

The judging panel of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood will return for the 2026 season of "American Idol." Last season's winner, Jamal Roberts, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ...