American Idol season 9 on ABC is getting ready, and now we know which of the judges from season 8 will return. There were a few rumors that one would leave, but it turns out we really shouldn’t pay ...

Alex Lambert is still on retainer and looking for a new apartment, says a 19 Entertainment spokesperson. By Shirley Halperin A Twitter rant by American Idol Season 9 semifinalist Alex Lambert had the ...

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 ...

Ryan Seacrest isn't going anywhere. The longtime "American Idol" host will return to emcee the singing competition reality series' upcoming ninth season on ABC (season 24 overall), the network ...

The search is already underway for the next American Idol heading into Season 9 on ABC (Season 24 overall). Hopefuls have been invited to sign up via the “Idol Across America” website to receive a ...

Cue the sounds of vocal warmups and strumming guitars because American Idol is returning to make more dreams come true. More recently, in August 2025, ABC announced details about the upcoming season ...

Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler talk to THR about this year's competition at the Top 13 party. By Portia Medina American Idol season 9 contestant — and The Hollywood Reporter’s special ...