When Does 'American Idol' Start? Premiere Date, Time, Judges, and Where to Watch Season 22 in 2024
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- February 19, 2024
- 1:05 pm
“American Idol” season 22 returns this month, so get ready to sing your heart out.
The long-running reality singing competition, featuring Ryan Seacrest as host and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie as judges, is back for season 22. This would be Perry’s final season as a judge after seven seasons.
The singer announced her resignation on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” But did. But also that he will leave the program soon.
In its 22 seasons of broadcast” Am. Idol” has launched the careers of many musicians, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Clay Aiken, and others. Since 2002, this show has been airing. Three episodes of tryouts open the season, and a select group of singers is chosen to go to Hollywood.
Here’s all the information you need to watch Season 22 of “American Idol,” including where and how to do it.
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When does 'American Idol' season 22 premiere?
“American Idol” season 22 premieres Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. New episodes will air every Sunday.
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How to Watch ‘American Idol’ Season 22
Live broadcasts of “Am. Idol” are available on ABC.
You can watch the episodes on demand and Hulu the next day if you miss the live broadcast or don’t have cable.
Who are the judges of 'American Idol' Season 22?
Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie returned for season 22.
Ryan Seacrest also returned as host and has been with “Am. Idol” for almost every season.
Perry appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” But announced. Season 22 will be his last season as a judge on “American Idol”. He said to Kimmel that he had “some things planned for this year,” which included going to the Rock in Rio music event in Brazil, as the other judges were aware.
'American Idol' Season 22 Auditions: Where Were They Held?
For season 22, the program conducted both online and in-person auditions. In 2023, there were individual auditions in Los Angeles and the hometowns of the judges:
• (Sept. 19-20) Leesburg, Georgia
• (Oct. 2-3) Tuskegee, Alabama
• (Oct. 17-18) Santa Barbara, California
• (Oct. 24-25) Los Angeles, California
• (Nov. 11-12) Nashville, Tennessee
Who won ‘American Idol’ Season 21?
Tongi was the winner of season 21, with Megan Danielle as the runner-up. Colin Staw finished third.
Touchdown! American Idol Fans Cheer Blake Proehl's Season 22 Entry
Former NFL player Blake Proehl has been selected for the audition round of American Idol Season 22 and fans are loving it. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver has gained significant traction online following the release of the premiere episode of the singing reality show on Sunday, February 18. Blake’s grandmother was with him during the audition.
The 24-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, admitted to the judges that he was “anxious” before touching their hearts with his performance of “In Case You Didn’t Know,” a song by Brett Young. Throughout the set, Blake Proehl’s maternal grandfather stood by his side as he played the piano. In the end, the former footballer received a standing ovation from judges Katy Perry, who got goosebumps during his set, and Lionel Richie.
“Damn. Go ahead, Blake Proehl. That was a touchdown.”
Katy Perry was so impressed by his soulful performance that after the audition she ran up to Blake to get his autograph.
