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The competition series that launched the careers of Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino and Kelly Clarkson – American Idol<\/em> – welcomes back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie<\/a>, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for a fifth season on ABC. The show will simultaneously celebrate the franchise’s historic 20th <\/sup>season<\/a> overall, when it returns spring 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Luke, Katy, Lionel and Ryan are music and industry icons that have become synonymous with ‘Idol’ on ABC,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “Their star power is unmatched, and their support is a gift to our contestants that have deeply benefited from their wisdom over the past four seasons\u2014and they’re ready to do it again. As we begin a momentous season, I think it’s safe to say this dream team has officially cemented their legacy on ‘Idol.'”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

“‘American Idol<\/em> is still the original music show that genuinely creates superstars and continues to evolve to allow true artists to succeed in this unique business,” said executive producer and showrunner Megan Wolflick. “The chemistry and passion Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan bring is second to none. We couldn’t be more ecstatic that they are returning for this iconic 20th<\/sup> season in search of the freshest new talent that this nation has to offer.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Season five auditions will kick off Friday, Aug. 6, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. For the second year in a row, Idol Across America<\/em> offers hopefuls the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an American Idol<\/em> producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge audition round of the competition. Last season’s first-ever Idol Across America<\/em> virtual auditions successfully kicked off many hopeful’s American Idol<\/em> journeys, including ABC’s season-four winner, Chayce Beckham.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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