American Idol: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan & Ryan Seacrest return for Season 20

popular judges’ panel from American reality TV show, American Idol, including Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are all set to return for upcoming season of show. ABC Network recently me an anuncement about show’s landmark 20th season and revealed that show was slated to premiere with same panel. Created by Simon Fuller, show became . 4 unscripted series in last season. 

American Idol season 20 to hit screens in 2022

According to reports by Variety, Rob Mills, Executive Vice President, unscripted and alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television recently me an anuncement stating, “Luke, Katy, Lionel and Ryan are music and industry icons that have become synymous with ‘Idol’ on ABC. ir star power is unmatched, and ir support is a gift to our contestants that have deeply benefited from ir wisdom over past four seasons—and y’re rey to do it again. As we begin a momentous season, I think it’s safe to say this dream team has officially cemented ir legacy on ‘Idol.".

Executive producer and showrunner, Megan Wolflick also stated, “’ American Idol’ is still original music show that genuinely creates superstars and continues to evolve to allow true artists to succeed in this unique business". ding to it, she also mentioned, “ chemistry and passion Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan bring is second to ne. We couldn’t be more ecstatic that y are returning for this iconic 20th season in search of freshest new talent that this nation has to offer.” While expressing delight at reviving judges’ panel, ar Executive producer, Eli Holzman stated, “We are thrilled that Katy, Lionel, Luke and Ryan will be back to help discover our next American Idol”.

Here are how this year’s auditions will be held:

Georgia, rth Carolina, South Carolina (Aug. 6)

Connecticut, New Jersey, New York (Aug. 8)

Kansas, Nebraska, rth Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (Aug. 11)

Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Aug. 13)

Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Aug. 16)

Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee (Aug. 18)

Alaska, California, Hawaii, Neva (Aug. 21)

Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming (Aug. 23)

Illiis, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Aug. 25)

Open Call: Nationwide (Aug. 27)

Arizona, Coloro, New Mexico, Utah (Aug. 31)

Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (Sept. 2)

Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. (Sept. 8)

Open Call: South (Sept. 10)

Open Call: East Coast (Sept. 13)

Open Call: West Coast (Sept. 16)

Open Call: Nationwide (Sept. 21)

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