The 23rd season of American Idol is slated to premiere in early 2025. Live, virtual auditions are set to begin Aug. 12.

Who Is Replacing Katy Perry on American Idol 2024?

Carrie Underwood, country music superstar and American Idol Season 4 winner, is reportedly set to replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol. Underwood, who has won eight Grammys and scored 16 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, has previously mentored contestants on the show. She is extending her Las Vegas residency through 2025 and collaborating with Papa Roach on a new version of “Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark).”

Katy Perry, who judged the show for seven seasons, announced her departure earlier this year. Reps for American Idol and Underwood have not commented on the news.

Announcing in February that she intended to return to concentrating on her own music, Perry said that season 22 of American Idol would be her final season as a judge. Two years after Fox ended American Idol’s first 15-season run, she, Richie, and Bryan have comprised the show’s judging panel for the whole of its seven-season run on ABC.

Early in 2025 is when American Idol’s 23rd season is scheduled to debut. Live online auditions are scheduled to start on August 12.

Carrie Underwood is extending her Las Vegas residency through 2025 and collaborating with Papa Roach on a new version of “Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark).”

She recently performed in Nashville for a tribute concert honoring the late Toby Keith. Katy Perry, who judged American Idol for seven seasons with Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, announced her departure earlier this year. Reps for American Idol and Underwood have not commented on the news.

 Underwood was ranked No. 2 on Billboard’s list of the 50 Best American Idol Alumni of All Time, just behind Kelly Clarkson.

American idol 2024 Judges

The 23rd season of American Idol premiered on February 18, 2024, on the ABC television network. Ryan Seacrest returned as host; Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie returning as judges.

References: THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, USA TODAY, BILLBOARD

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