Season 24 · 2026
American Idol 2026
Your complete guide to American Idol Season 24 — live voting, AI-powered predictions, contestant profiles, and the full broadcast schedule. Updated every episode.
Season 24 Spotlight
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Judges
Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan
Winner
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Host
Ryan Seacrest
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All American Idol Seasons
Winner: TBD
Carrie Underwood returns to the show that made her famous — now as a judge.
Winner: Abi Carter
Katy Perry's final season as a judge.
Winner: Iam Tongi
Iam Tongi's emotional tribute to his late father moved millions.
Winner: Noah Thompson
The 20th anniversary season celebrated two decades of talent.
Winner: Chayce Beckham
Chayce went from sleeping in his car to winning the title.
Winner: Just Sam
The first remote finale due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Winner: Laine Hardy
Alejandro Aranda's original compositions made him a fan favorite.
Winner: Maddie Poppe
The ABC reboot brought new energy and a romantic winner-runner-up couple.
Winner: Trent Harmon
The final season on Fox, ending a 15-year run.
Winner: Nick Fradiani
The first season with the network announcement of cancellation.
Winner: Caleb Johnson
A rock-heavy season with powerful vocal performances.
Winner: Candice Glover
Candice made it on her third audition attempt.
Winner: Phillip Phillips
Phillip's coronation song "Home" became a massive hit.
Winner: Scotty McCreery
The youngest male winner at 17, Scotty brought country to the Idol stage.
Winner: Lee DeWyze
Simon Cowell's final season as a judge.
Winner: Kris Allen
Kris Allen's upset win over fan-favorite Adam Lambert shocked viewers.
Winner: David Cook
The Battle of the Davids captivated 97.5 million votes in the finale.
Winner: Jordin Sparks
At 17, Jordin Sparks became the youngest American Idol winner.
Winner: Taylor Hicks
Taylor Hicks charmed audiences with his silver hair and soulful style.
Winner: Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood went on to become the most commercially successful Idol winner of all time.
Winner: Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia delivered one of the most powerful finale performances with "I Believe."
Winner: Ruben Studdard
The closest vote in Idol history between Ruben and Clay, with just 134,000 votes separating them.
Winner: Kelly Clarkson
The show that started it all — Kelly Clarkson became the first American Idol and launched a Grammy-winning career.