American Idol is set to return for a 25th season with the same judging and hosting lineup. Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are returning as judges, and Ryan Seacrest is also set to reprise his role as host.
According to Deadline, Bryan makes the announcement on stage during a live event in Nashville, Tennessee. Billboard similarly reports that the trio of judges will link up again with Seacrest, describing him as the Emmy Award-winning original host and producer. While the reports focus on the confirmed cast for the upcoming season, they also note that the show may be changing locations as it heads into the new run—though both outlets primarily emphasize the continuity of the competition’s on-air team.
