Mon Mar 10 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## American Idol Returns with Carrie Underwood as New Judge
**Los Angeles, CA** – American Idol is back! Season 23 of the iconic singing competition premieres this Sunday, March 9th, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. This season features a major change in the judging panel, with country superstar Carrie Underwood taking the seat previously held by Katy Perry. Underwood, a Season 4 winner of the show, returns to the judging table alongside longtime judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Ryan Seacrest will once again serve as host.
This season marks a significant milestone for the show, celebrating its 20th anniversary. To commemorate this, the show welcomes Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll as its first-ever artist in residence, offering mentorship and guidance to contestants. The season kicks off with three audition episodes, before the hopefuls head to Hollywood to continue their pursuit of the coveted title.
Fans can watch American Idol on ABC, stream episodes on Hulu the day after airing, or watch live via the ABC app or website. The show has launched the careers of numerous iconic singers, including Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, and Adam Lambert.
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