How to audition for 'American Idol' Season 23? ABC kicks off new season with virtual auditions across America

People may already start applying to be on Season 23 of 'American Idol' by submitting a video audition
'American Idol' Season 23 to return with a panel of new judges (@abc/@EricMcCandless, @Instagram/@carrieunderwood)
'American Idol' Season 23 to return with a panel of new judges (@abc/@EricMcCandless, @Instagram/@carrieunderwood)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Online video auditions for 'American Idol' Season 23 are open from May 3, 2024, to October 15, 2024, according to americanidol.com/auditions. Video auditions will not be accepted after October 15 at 11.59 pm Pacific Time.

Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and have been born between June 2, 1995, and February 15, 2010. Those who won the top spot in any prior 'American Idol' season are not permitted to compete.

Furthermore, competitors cannot be prohibited from fully participating in the show by any contractual agreements they may have.

What is the schedule for 'American Idol' Season 23?

On May 10, ABC confirmed that 'American Idol' would return to the network for another season. The network and the show shared a joint Instagram post.

On the show's website, fans may register for a video audition and begin applying to participate in the upcoming season.

The producers of 'American Idol' auditions are looking for vocalists from all fifty states! Select the day of your audition and lock in your time slot for the virtual live audition.

Open calls run from August 23 to September 17, with five days set up for the application procedure. Check out the picture below to check out the dates and the states where the audition will be conducted.

'American Idol' Season 23 virtual audition schedule (ABC)
'American Idol' Season 23 virtual audition schedule (@abc)

How much does it cost to tryout for 'American Idol' Season 23?

While trying out for 'American Idol' is free, you are still responsible for paying for your lodging and flights. Even for callbacks, the show would neither reimburse nor plan travel for applicants.

Any song is yours to sing. You get to choose what you perform for the judges—the greatest hit or an original song.

'American Idol' Season 22 star Max Dasher bags a golden ticket to Hollywood (Instagram/@maxdashermusic)
'American Idol' Season 23 auditions are free to apply (Instagram/@maxdashermusic)

Who are the judges on 'American Idol' Season 23?

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are slated to return as judges for 'American Idol', which will be hosted once more by Ryan Seacrest. On August 1, 'American Idol' revealed who will replace Katy Perry and join Luke and Lionel on the judges' bench following the singer's departure.

In an emotional video posted on YouTube, audiences discovered that Season 4 champion Carrie Underwood will replace Katy and complete the trio of judges two decades after winning the crown.

Carrie Underwood will join Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to judge 'American Idol' Season 23 (Instagram/americanidol)
Carrie Underwood will join Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to judge 'American Idol' Season 23 (Instagram/@americanidol)

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