Everything To Know About Season 23 Of ‘American Idol’

American Idol is bringing some exciting news with a fresh start to season 23. The show revealed it is adding a new judge, but who will it be? Someone is leaving the judge’s circle as well, keep reading to find out who.

The New Judge of Season 23

American Idol fans are eagerly waiting for the return of the singing competition show for its 23rd season on ABC. The season will have a special premiere episode on Sunday, March 2, 2025, but the official premiere will be on March 9, 2025. This season is bringing some excitement to the judge’s table. Carrie Underwood, who won American Idol in 2005, will return to the competition as a judge. Her addition to the judge’s table is a full circle moment for her as it was 20 years ago that she first auditioned for the show.

Carrie is a 41-year-old American country singer from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Her first song to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart was “Inside Your Heaven”.She will join Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, which the two have been judging the show since the reboot in 2018. Underwood will be replacing Katy Perry who has stepped away from the competition after Season 22. The dynamic of the judge’s table will change and many fans are excited to see how Carrie’s return will impact this season. In addition to the judge changes, Ryan Seacrest will return as the host. Even though he is busy with the new duties of being the Wheel Of Fortune host as well.

American Idol’s Structure Remains The Same

The show’s structure will remain the same, with contestants competing for the title of American Idol and the chance to start their music careers. As always, viewers can expect to see a mix of emotional performances, inspiring auditions, and hard eliminations. The new season will also focus on more intimate moments between the judges and contestants, and the mentoring aspect of the competition. To build excitement for the premiere, ABC released a trailer at the end of last year, showing Underwood’s return to the stage. The video shows throwback footage of Carrie’s initial audition and her rise to fame. In the video, it shows Luke and Lionel welcoming her back. The trio vows to continue changing lives through the power of music.

Season 23 will bring fresh energy to the competition, and fans are eager to see what’s next for the show. With Carrie Underwood in the mix, fans and viewers are in for a full season of nostalgia, new talent, and memorable moments.  The Competition can be watched on Hulu and ABC on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Will Carrie be a new favorite for the show? Why do you think Katy Perry left? Let us know what you think in the comments.