Preview "American Idol" after the live broadcast of "The Oscars®" on SUNDAY
American Idol, the popular singing competition, is set to return for a new season on ABC. Here's a rundown of what fans can expect.
The new season of American Idol will air on ABC, with the eighth season on the network marking the franchise's 23rd season overall. The series, produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television, will officially premiere with a two-hour episode.
A special preview of the new season will air on March 2, following The Oscars on ABC. Viewers will get a first look at the new season on the same day, making it an exciting night for fans of the show.
Conan O'Brien, an Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian, will host The Oscars, which will air live coast to coast on March 2, 2023. The telecast of The Oscars will be rebroadcast in the Pacific Time zone in primetime after the live presentation.
The new season of American Idol will feature Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest as judges. Megan Wolflick serves as showrunner for the series.
Since its launch on ABC, American Idol has been a top unscripted series on the network in Total Viewers. In the 2023-2024 TV season, the show ranked as the No. 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable.
The new season of American Idol will air for one hour each Sunday night. The eighth season of the show will be distributed worldwide by Fremantle. Additionally, the new season will be available to stream on Hulu the day after its television premiere.
The new season of American Idol promises to be an exciting one, and fans won't want to miss out. So, mark your calendars for March 2 for a sneak peek, and tune in on March 9 for the full premiere of the new season.
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