ABC Renews American Idol for Season 24 Amid Carrie Underwood Uncertainty

ABC has officially renewed American Idol for its 24th overall season and ninth on the network, confirming the show's continuation into the 2025-26 television season. Season 23, currently airing, features judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and season 4 winner Carrie Underwood, who replaced Katy Perry, though her return for season 24 remains uncertain amid concerns about her role and the show's feedback style. The show continues to draw solid ratings, with recent episodes achieving season highs and outperforming competitors like The Voice in key demographics. Auditions for season 24 are now open for hopeful contestants born between 1996 and 2011, with live shows and viewer voting remaining a key part of the format. Alongside American Idol, ABC renewed several other unscripted series, while decisions on The Bachelor and Doctor Odyssey remain pending. Despite not producing a breakout star recently like past winners, American Idol maintains its status as a beloved staple of network television.