Perry was a judge on the singing competition show from seasons 16 to 22. Katy Perry honored her seven-year journey as a judge on "American Idol" with two meaningful looks during the season 22 finale.

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest will be taking viewers down the yellow brick road on the new season of "American Idol." "Home" will be one of the big ...

We’re just weeks away from the Season 24 premiere of American Idol, and to kick off the new year, ABC released a new promo featuring host Ryan Seacrest and judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and ...

American Idol season 24 will premiere on January 26 on ABC. New episodes can be streamed the next day on Hulu.

On May 9, 2025, ABC confirmed that American Idol had been renewed for a new season. It will be Season 9 on ABC and Season 29 overall. The announcement came just over two weeks ahead of the Season 23 ...

"American Idol" has set its judges for Season 24, and Carrie Underwood is coming home again – again. Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are returning as judges for the singing competition show's ...

We now know which three music superstars will be seated on the judges’ panel when American Idol returns for Season 24 in early 2026. Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are all confirmed to ...

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 ...

Judges took a walk down the distinguished halls of 'American Idol' University in this nostalgic season 24 promo.

LOS ANGELES -- Disney announced on Monday that the "American Idol" judge trio consisting of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood will be returning to screens for season nine! The upcoming ...