ABC Confirms Season 25 Renewal for 'American Idol

WHO:

Deadline - ABC is the network renewing "American Idol" for Season 25.

Variety - "American Idol" producers will conduct the auditions.

WHAT:

Deadline - "American Idol" has been renewed for Season 25.

Variety - Auditions for the new season will kick off on August 25.

Variety - The auditions will be part of a virtual nationwide search called "Idol Across America."

WHERE:

Variety - Auditions will take place in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

Billboard - Auditions for Season 25 will kick off on Aug. 25.

Variety - Auditions are set to begin on August 25.

WHY:

Deadline - The renewal follows the previous season's biggest premiere in four years, indicating strong viewer interest.

HOW:

Variety - The first round of auditions will be conducted with "American Idol" producers, who will then select contestants to advance.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 16:25 UTC)

Auditions for Season 25 of the popular show will kick off on August 25. Fans are eagerly anticipating the new season, and this is their chance to showcase their talent. Mark your calendars for the auditions, as they promise to bring fresh faces and exciting performances.

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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 14:46 UTC)

"American Idol" has officially been renewed for Season 25, following the previous season's biggest premiere in four years, which reflects strong viewer interest. Auditions for the new season will kick off on August 25 as part of a virtual nationwide search called "Idol Across America," taking place in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. The first round of auditions will be conducted by "American Idol" producers, who will select contestants to advance to the next stages of the competition.