announced all three judges<\/a> from\u00a0Season 23\u00a0will be returning for the next installment with a fun back-to-school themed promotional video on social media.<\/p>\nUnderwood, Bryan and fellow judge Lionel Richie pack lunches and pour coffee while announcing the audition schedule for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n
“Class is back in session,” Bryan\u00a0says to the camera, while Underwood adds, “And this year we’re majoring in music as we help launch your dreams.”<\/p>\n
Each judge has taken on the role of a different professor in this promo. Richie is the Professor of Positivity, while Bryan is the Professor of Fun.<\/p>\n
Underwood encourages viewers to sign up for her class as it will blow them away\u00a0\u2014<\/em>\u00a0a nod to her 2012 hit “Blown Away.”<\/p>\nAll three judges then encourage everyone to sign up for Idol<\/em>‘s auditions, which get underway this week.<\/p>\nWhen Does the New Season of ‘American Idol’ Start?<\/h3>\n
A specific premiere date for Season 24 of American Idol<\/em> has yet to be revealed by ABC.<\/p>\nThe show typically airs in the spring, and last season premiered on March 9. Fans can expect a similar start time\u00a0in ’26.<\/p>\n
When Are Auditions for\u00a0‘American Idol’\u00a0<\/em>Season 24?<\/h3>\nThe singing competition series will be holding virtual auditions beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Anyone from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. is invited to join.<\/p>\n
American Idol<\/em>\u00a0will once again do nationwide auditions for their next season. Idol Across America will start on Sept. 3, with an open call for\u00a0people across the country.<\/p>\nThe show will then hone in on various regions with more open call auditions before hosting another nationwide audition on Sept. 24.<\/p>\n
Is Ryan Seacrest Coming Back to ‘American Idol’ Next Season?<\/h3>\n
While the judges have been announced for the upcoming season, the fate of host Ryan Seacrest has not be announced at this time.<\/p>\n
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20 Things Carrie Underwood Has Done Since Winning ‘American Idol’<\/h2>\n\n
Carrie Underwood has been, well, busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol<\/em> in 2005. Since the confetti fell, the country singer has released nine albums and embarked on seven tours. She’s also tried her hand at acting and launched a handful of businesses.<\/p>\nOver the years she’s become one of the biggest success stories to come out of the show, winning countless awards and amassing a staggering net worth of over $100 million.<\/p>\n
Keep scrolling to see 20 things Underwood has done since her time on the reality singing competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n