ABC’s “American Idol” is moving its production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta, Georgia, area, sources report, ahead of the show’s next season. Multiple outlets say the upcoming 25th season will be produced in Georgia, marking another high-profile relocation away from California.
The move is framed by outlets as part of a broader, ongoing shift in reality television production. Deadline notes that the volume of unscripted production in Los Angeles has been declining over the past five years, and argues the situation is likely to worsen as major shows continue to leave the city. The Los Angeles Times characterizes the relocation as another blow to the local industry, while the New York Post highlights the broader impact on unscripted TV production in Hollywood.
Across the coverage, the shared focus is that “American Idol” joins a growing list of productions leaving California and contributes to pressure on the Los Angeles unscripted sector, even as the network prepares to continue the series with a new production location.
