Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Braden Rumfelt and Chris Tungseth have truly come so far 💙 We love to see these singers and their friendships blossom through their #AmericanIdol journeys!

Watch the new episode of the Official #AmericanIdol Podcast now on Disney+ and Hulu!

Stream the Official #AmericanIdol Podcast now on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, premieres Jan 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu.

American Idol 2026 #AmericanIdol

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.