New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- American Idol will be back for its 24th season in 2026, with Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie returning as judges. The popular singing competition will air on ABC and Hulu.

This marks Underwood's second season on the judging panel, following her debut in Season 23 earlier this year.

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have been part of the show since Season 16 in 2018. They previously shared the panel with Katy Perry, who departed the series before Season 24.

Longtime host Ryan Seacrest, who has hosted the show since its original launch in 2002, was not mentioned in the official press release.

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