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American Idol Finale Video: 11 Alumni Return to Perform 'We Are the World' With Lionel Richie — Watch. American Idol Season 18 is on hold thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn't stopped the singing competition from planning ahead for Season 19 (Season 4 on ABC). The many auditions that happen before a contestant ever gets in front of the celebrity judges are brutal, and the first round is among the hardest. It is the third season to air on ABC since the series reboot; Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie returned as judges despite budget cuts. The singing competition managed to continue airing new episodes despite the shutdown, and it will be back for Season 19. Idol was among the first batch of shows that pivoted to at-home production amidst the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year; Season 18 wrapped in May with the virtual crowning of Just Sam as the competition’s newest winner. Indifferent?

It is all a bit of mystery for now. ABC shared a socially distanced shot of the judges on Instagram last week, announcing nationwide open calls (online-only) for all Season 19 hopefuls: Air hugs all around! By

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If the judges are expected to be in the same room (probably six feet apart), you would think the contestants might be able to follow suit. Luke Bryan is anticipating the eventual return of American Idol, which isn't due back until next spring, and sharing some exciting news in the process. Also, it does seem like in-person auditions will happen after callbacks, so anyone feeling their personality is lost in a YouTube video will eventually get a shot to strut their stuff in front of producers.

Bachelorette Spoilers: Does Clare Crawley’s Diamond Ring Explanation Mean Bad News For Dale Moss? The Wild Reason Why A Bachelorette Fan Just Apologized To Clare Crawley. American Idol will return for its new season in the spring of 2021 on ABC, a release window which puts Season 19 well after this fall’s premieres.

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Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for all the latest news happening in television and movies, and for updates on what shows are postponed or on hold. The question on every American’s mind can finally be put to rest: Yes, Bobby Bones will return as the in-house mentor for American Idol’s upcoming 19th season. Along with movies and television, she is passionate about competitive figure skating. Will they have to undergo a quarantine process à la Dancing with the Stars? Think it's YOU? Under the usual process, hopefuls register online and line up at a location and it's first-come, first served.

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Luke Bryan says that he, Lionel Ritchie, and Katy Perry will be together in the flesh for American Idol Season 19.

American Idol's decision to go ahead and hold auditions for Season 19 while the current season is on hold is a plus for everyone, from viewers to the contestants themselves. With major sports on hold and shows unable to finish their current seasons or go into production on future seasons in a timely matter, it could be a couple years before the television we know and love is back on track.

‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 18 Winner After Star-Studded Finale. There may be some musicians out there upset about missing out on the chance to audition in person, but quite frankly, this crowd is lucky.

American Idol Season 18 is still airing new episodes on ABC Sundays at 8:00 p.m. Fast forward, and the trio will not have to rely on Zoom to have a conversation. For details on Gateway Blend's privacy and cookie policies, please visit our. The only thing known right now is that live shows can't continue without the all-clear for productions to get back to work, and it could be at least another month or longer before Season 18 of American Idol can continue. She has been writing about entertainment for 5 years, and as you may suspect, still finds it as entertaining to do as when she began. Bones’ name was not included in ABC’s initial announcement, but all you Bone-heads can now rest a little easier knowing that his comeback has been confirmed. Bryan told Entertainment Tonight: We will be in person together. So, one would have thought that the idea of Bryan being face-to-face with his fellow judges would have been a pipe dream. The solution? –

It doesn't completely remove the sting of how television will be impacted in the coming year, but it does give me just a little optimism.

Like a contented Hallmark movie character, Britt happily lives in the same city she grew up in. As I touched on earlier, it feels like everything is uncertain at the moment. Are you disappointed? All hope is not lost for American Idol Season 19 though, and there's still a solid chance especially with these auditions that it'll air early in 2021 when most people would expect.

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