‘American Idol’ Renewed for Season 25 With Auditions Kicking Off in August

‘American Idol’ Renewed for Season 25 With Auditions Kicking Off in August Disney “American Idol” has been renewed for Season 25. Auditions for the singing competition series will kick off on Aug. 25 with the virtual nationwide search “Idol Across America,” taking place in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. This first round of auditions will be with “American Idol” producers, who will then pass contestants on to the judge auditions. Video auditions will be accepted for those who cannot attend their state’s specific date. Contestants must be 15 years of age by Feb. 15, 2027. Hannah Harper was crowned the winner of Season 24 of “American Idol” in May. The season featured judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, as well as host Ryan Seacrest. Popular on Variety “American Idol” is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. The “Idol Across America” audition schedule is as follows: Aug. 25: VIP Day (Only the first 250 singers who register will secure a spot for their chance to become the next “American Idol.” Once all spots are claimed, registration for this date closes.) Aug. 26: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia Aug. 27: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Aug. 31: The South Open Call Sept. 1: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin Sept. 2: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington Sept. 8: Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas Sept. 9: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming Sept. 11: Nationwide Open Call Sept. 14: East Coast Open Call Sept. 16: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina Sept. 18: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont Sept. 21: West and Midwest Open Call Sept. 23: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Sept. 25: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, Massachusetts Sept. 28: Nationwide Open Call More from Variety More From Our Brands Rolling Stone Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning ‘Once’ Musician, Dead at 56 Robb Report This New 110-Foot Catamaran Gives Big Superyacht Energy Sportico Gotham Sports App to Wind Down as MSG, YES Network Secure DAZN Pact WWD Fashion Roundtable Calls on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Support U.K. Textile Manufacturing