ABC’s August announcement naming the American Idol season nine judges was noticeably missing one thing: the host. Today, the network confirmed Ryan Seacrest is returning for the upcoming ninth season of the singing competition airing on ABC. (It’s the 24th season overall.)
ABC announced on August 25 that Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood will return as judges for season nine.
ABC released the following details on season nine auditions: “Auditions are currently underway with the return of ‘Idol Across America,’ the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Those auditioning will be given the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an American Idol producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge auditions. Contenders will also be allowed to audition during open call dates, and auditions will be open worldwide to all those eligible.”
“Idol Across America” auditions:
• Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington (Sep 9)
• Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Sep 11)
• East Coast open call (Sep 12)
• The South open call (Sep 15)
• Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Sep 16)
• West and Midwest open call (Sep 18)
• Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C. (Sep 19)
• Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming (Sep 22)
• Nationwide open call (Sep 24)
To register for the virtual auditions, visit americanidol.com/auditions. Per ABC, aspiring singers can audition on any “Idol Across America” date. Megan Wolflick is the showrunner and executive produces, along with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman.
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