‘American Idol’ Fans Concerned Season 21 Will Have All-New Judges

American Idol fans are concerned that Season 21 will feature all-new judges. There have been conflicting reports about the future of the reality singing competition. FOX canceled the series after Season 15. Just a few years later, ABC picked it up and gave it new life with celebrity judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.

There have been reports about the show’s future before the Season 20 finale. Reports claim that ABC could hand the show off to a new network. Season 21 could also have an all-new panel of judges. This comes amid the ever-growing complaints about Season 20, including the contestants. Read on to see if there’s any truth to the rumors.

American Idol Season 21 not returning to ABC?

For the past few days, there has been a firestorm of rumors about American Idol Season 21. One report claimed that the new season will have new faces. Another says that the show will get picked up by another network. The show has become one of the longest-running competitions in the country.

As usual, it’s expected to come back. The American Idol Instagram account announced ahead of the semi-finals on Sunday night that the series would return for another season. Audiences have fallen in love with Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, who have been together for five seasons.

Recently, rumors are swirling that the show could find new life on yet another network. Those rumors first started on Hidden Remote, which claims that “American Idol Season 21 is not coming to ABC in 2022.” The report claims the show changed networks for scheduling reasons and didn’t reveal how it got this information.

ABC has not confirmed the details. They also haven’t announced a premiere date for Season 21. However, that news might not be revealed until the Season 20 finale or later this year. A new season typically airs in February or March and concludes in May. So, it should be around the same time for American Idol Season 21 even if it airs on a new network.

Will the judges return?

American Idol fans are concerned about the judges. They took to the previous social media post for the Season 21 announcement. Most fans shared the same sentiments about their hopes that the judges will come back. They have fallen in love with all four of them.

• “With the same judges, I hope??!!!”
• “Y’all better keep the same judges too!”
• “Best panel of judges… They are fun to watch… They compliment talents and [are] very constructive…”

Host Ryan Seacrest has been involved with the show since the first season in 2002. As for the judges, there is no confirmation that all three will return. ABC Entertainment President Craig Erwich told Deadline that they will return since their chemistry gets better with each passing season. The judges are likely to sign their contracts this summer.

What are your thoughts on American Idol Season 21? Would you like to see the show on a new network with new judges? Or, do you think it should stay the same? Sound off below in the comment section.

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