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American Idol is officially renewed!

The singing competition series is returning for its 25th season on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu.

The milestone season’s search for new talent begins on August 25 with “Idol Across America,” a virtual audition tour giving aspiring singers nationwide and eligible performers worldwide the chance to audition for producers.

Which judges are returning for American Idol season 25?

Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood were judges last season. Deadline is reporting: “this trio is expected to return for Season 25, although their deals are still being worked out.”

Ryan Seacrest has been hosting since season one.

ABC also confirmed the audition dates for “Idol Across America.”

Audition dates and cities for American Idol season 25:

August 25: VIP Day — Only the first 250 singers who register will secure a spot for their chance to become the next Idol! Once all spots are claimed, registration for this date closes.

August 26: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia

August 27: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

August 31: The South Open Call

September 1: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin

September 2: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington

September 8: Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas

September 9: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming

September 11: Nationwide Open Call

September 14: East Coast Open Call

September 16: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

September 18: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont

September 21: West and Midwest Open Call

September 23: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

September 25: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, Massachusetts

September 28: Nationwide Open Call

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ABC has canceled 1 TV series and renewed several major hits.

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