The judges of American Idol 2025 in a photo booth.
Bringing fresh hopefuls and a new judging line up, American Idol is back on screens for its 23rd season.
After seven seasons giving her opinion and advice to contestants, Katy Perry has stepped aside, with country music icon Carrie Underwood joining as a new judge alongside old hands Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Kicking off with auditions in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville, Ryan Seacrest is back once more as host, alongside familiar show staples like golden tickets and show-stopping duets.
Expect heartfelt backstories, vocal acrobatics, and surprise twists as a new wave of singers look to replicate Abi Carter’s triumph as last year’s winner. Make sure you don’t miss a moment of the competition by following our guide to watching American Idol Season 23 from anywhere in the world.
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When is American Idol 2025 broadcast?
American Idol season 21 premiered in the US on March 9. New episodes arrive every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with each episode available to stream the following day after broadcast on Hulu.
Where to stream American Idol 2025
American Idol is available on Hulu, which costs $10 a month for a standalone ad-based subscription, or $19 monthly without ads. If you would rather stream the show live — and without cable — you can watch it on a live TV streaming platform like YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV or Fubo.
Hulu’s price went up last year, but there’s a deal on the Disney Bundle Basic now through March 30. Sign up and get ad-supported Hulu and Disney Plus for $3 a month for four months. You can also look for student discounts or discounts from your T-Mobile plan. A Hulu, Disney Plus and Max bundle can also help you save money.
