American Idol Season 22: Where and how to watch

Get ready to tune in because American Idol is making its grand return for Season 22! The beloved musical reality show will hit screens once again, starting February 18, with weekly episodes airing every Sunday. This season promises excitement, talent, and familiar faces, including the return of Katy Perry as one of the judges.

Where to watch season 22
Catch the premiere of American Idol Season 22 on Sunday, February 18th, airing at 5 pm PST/ 7 pm CST/ 8 pm EST on ABC. Subsequent episodes will continue to air on Sundays, beginning the following week. If you happen to miss the broadcast, fear not! You can catch up by watching on-demand or stream the episodes online the next day on Hulu.

Judges and hosts

Joining the "Roar" hitmaker on the judging panel are Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan, who are also returning for this season. Perry revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Season 22 would mark her final appearance as a judge. Meanwhile, the familiar face of Ryan Seacrest, the show's host since its debut in 2002, will also be back.

Mentors
Tori Kelly and Jelly Roll are set to mentor the top 24 contestants this season. The official Instagram handle of the reality show made the announcement of Kelly's involvement with the caption, "From IDOL hopeful to IDOL mentor!" As contestants vie for spots in the finals, they'll deliver their performances for the judges at the Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina.

Auditions
The in-person auditions for American Idol Season 22 were held in 2023 in:

• Leesburg, Georgia (From September 19 to 20)
• Tuskegee, Alabama (From October 2 to 3)
• Santa Barbara, California (From October 17 to18)
• Los Angeles, California (From October 24 to 25)
• Nashville, Tennessee (From November 11 to 12)