Special Preview of ‘American Idol’ Following Oscars Telecast on ABC, March 2

Great news for all you “American Idol” fans out there! ABC just announced a special preview of the upcoming season of the iconic music competition series. You can catch this sneak peek right after the live telecast of “The Oscars®” on Sunday, March 2, on ABC, and the next day on Hulu. Exciting, right?

So, what can you expect in this new season? Well, you’ll get a first look at the new judging panel, which includes the legendary Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and the familiar face of Ryan Seacrest. As contestants audition for their chance to become the next big superstar, you’ll be right there witnessing it all unfold.

“American Idol” has been a massive hit since it started airing on ABC, consistently drawing in a huge audience. In fact, it ranked as the No. 1 most social entertainment series in the 2023-2024 TV season, with over 66 million social interactions. Impressive, right?

Mark your calendars because the eighth season of “American Idol” on ABC, and the 23rd season overall, will officially kick off with a two-hour episode on Sunday, March 9. And don’t worry if you miss it because it will be available on Hulu the next day.

As an extra treat, the live telecast of “The Oscars” on March 2 will be hosted by the talented Conan O’Brien. You can catch all the action coast to coast on ABC. And for those of you in the Pacific Time zone, there will be a primetime rebroadcast after the live presentation.

“American Idol” is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. The show boasts a team of executive producers, including Megan Wolflick, Eli Holzman, and Aaron Saidman. Stay tuned for more updates as the excitement builds up to the premiere of the new season!

For more information, feel free to reach out to ABC Media Relations or Fremantle Publicity. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the “American Idol” journey!