American Idol - Season 22: Check out the release date, judges, and way to watch it

American Idol is returning with its 22nd season with it’s premiere on ABC on Sunday. The show marks the return of the judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry, besides host Ryan Seacrest.

The show will be searching nationwide to identify the amateur most talented singers in Nashville, Los Angeles, Tennessee, and the hometown of the judges. After the narrowing down of the contestant's field by the viewers and the judges, a winner will emerge and receive a management contract as well as a record deal with a major label.

The show also brings in icons of the industry such as Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Stevie Nicks, and Jon Bon Jovi to mentor and perform beside the contestants in the season.

When will American Idol – Season 22 make its debut?

American Idol – Season 22 will be premiering on ABC on February 18, 2024.

Episode schedule of American Idol – Season 22

American Idol will currently be airing at 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET on the nights of Sunday on ABC.

American Idol – Season 22: Judges

The present judges of American Idol – Season 22 are Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. The original judges that the majority of the people recognized from the show were Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell. Seacrest has continued to be the host of the show for the seasons so far.

American Idol – Season 22: Guest mentors

Jelly Roll and Tori Kelly will be mentoring the American Idol in Hawaii in Aulani: A Disney Resort & Spa.

Tori Kelly who is 31 years old was a season 9 contestant of the show. 'Unbreakable Smile', her debut album was released in the year 2015 and became very famous. Two Grammy awards have been won by her and 'Meena', an animated elephant in "Sing" (Distributed by Universal Studios in 2021) has been voiced by her.

FAQs:

When is American Idol – Season 22 making its debut?
American Idol – Season 22 will be premiering on ABC on February 18, 2024. It will currently be airing at 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET on the nights of Sunday on ABC.

Who are the American Idol – Season 22 judges?
The present judges of American Idol – Season 22 are Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. The original judges that the majority of the people have made recognition of the show with were Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell.