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'American Idol' announces move from Los Angeles to Georgia
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- "American Idol" is relocating its Season 25 production from Los Angeles, California, to the Atlanta area in Georgia, marking the first move in over two decades.
- Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and host Ryan Seacrest will continue their roles while filming in Georgia, though ABC and Fremantle have not disclosed reasons for the relocation.
- Auditions for Season 25 began August 25 and will continue through September 28, with virtual scouting across all 50 states and Washington, DC; the season is expected to premiere in January 2027.
- Season 24 winner Hannah Harper, the first female country artist to win since Carrie Underwood in 2005, received a $250,000 prize and recording contract, gaining attention for her original song about postpartum depression.
- Episodes of "American Idol" will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the day after airing, with live shows streaming exclusively on Disney+.
