Contestants Get Emotional In New Promo Video For ‘American Idol’

A new promotional video for Season 23 of American Idol has just been released, and it has fans excited. The video shows judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie, as well as contestants preparing for their auditions. Keep reading to see what contestants have to say about their audition.

American Idol Brings Exciting New Changes

Season 23 of American Idol is ready to premiere, and fans are ready for an exciting season. The show’s new season will start on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, and it will feature a new lineup of talented contestants hoping to become the next big star. The competition is getting fans eager to watch as PEOPLE exclusively released a sneak peek at what’s in store in a video posted on January 27.

In the video, fans get a glimpse of the judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie entering the audition room with high energy and excitement. The contestants are shown eager for their chance to shine as they prepare to audition. One contestant expresses that receiving a golden ticket to Hollywood could change their life. Another contestant gets emotional as they speak about wanting to inspire their daughter to follow her dreams.

Carrie Underwood Joins The Judge’s Table

Host Ryan Seacrest, who has been with the show since the beginning, is also shown in the video. He is seen encouraging a contestant to give it their all before entering the audition room. The judges are seen offering support and advice. Richie is telling one contestant to “take a deep breath” after noticing that they are nervous. The main point of the clip is to show a contestant impressing the judges with their performance and receiving a standing ovation. “This is the place where dreams come true,” is the message that pops up on the screen as the contestants receive their golden tickets to the next round. While the contestants are given the ticket, the video shows their emotional reaction.

This season of American Idol highlights the change of the show. Carrie Underwood, winner of season 4, joins the judge’s table. Underwood’s return to the show as a judge is particularly special, as she is the first American Idol alum to become a judge. Having already experienced the journey from the contestant’s side herself. Carrie is a valuable star to have as a judge to get her perspective and experience. Craig Erwich, the president of Disney Television Group has said, “As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective.”

Carrie Underwood is a mom to two young children. She has shared her son’s sweet reaction to her return to the show. He thought she was going back to sing and prayed that God would give her all the right words and to sing well. Are you ready for Season 23? Will Carrie Underwood be a good judge? Let us know what you think in the comments.