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This \u2026 is\u00a0American Idol<\/i><\/a>, and it\u2019s returning to the small screen once again in 2023 for season 21. The Disney-owned reality singing competition series has been on the air since the early 2000s, and has kickstarted multiple music artists\u2019 careers<\/a>, including\u00a0Kelly Clarkson<\/a>, Jordin Sparks<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and more. However, time brings change, and fans have watched the show undergo countless alterations in order to spice things up and find new talent. With its Sunday, February 19, premiere, the ABC show promised its audience that they\u2019ll be in for a new ride.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Keep reading to learn everything we know about\u00a0American Ido<\/i>l\u2019s 2023 season!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n In addition to watching the show live on ABC, fans can also stream it if they are a Hulu subscriber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Luckily, all three famous judges \u2014\u00a0Lionel Richie<\/a>, Luke Bryan<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Katy Perry<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 are set to return to the show for season 21. The \u201cCalifornia Gurls\u201d singer even teased her Instagram followers with what they can expect for this year\u2019s run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c<\/b>American Idol\u00a0<\/i>has been making dreams come true for 21 years, you think we\u2019re not gonna go BIG?!\u201d Katy captioned her post<\/a> on January 25. \u201cRoll the [dice] with us, the season premiere is [February] 19 on ABC!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The teaser trailer<\/a> for the forthcoming season also featured a fun glimpse at the judges\u2019 preparation. Lionel, Katy and Luke each received a gold box after performing in their own respective concerts. The box included a large ticket that read \u201c21,\u201d revealing that the apparent theme for the season was\u00a0American Idol<\/i>\u2019s \u201c21st birthday.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe have a crazy season,\u201d Katy could be heard saying in the background of the trailer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Everybody\u2019s favorite television host,\u00a0Ryan Seacrest<\/b><\/a>, is, indeed, returning for this year\u2019s season despite having recently announced his departure from his daytime show,\u00a0Live With Kelly & Ryan.<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The longtime TV personality got choked up during his February 16 announcement next to his cohost,\u00a0Kelly Ripa<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI made the decision to make this my last season with cohost Kel here on\u00a0Live With Kelly & Ryan<\/i>, which is bittersweet\u201d he began before complimenting his forever friend. \u201cI look up to you, I respect you so much. I love the fact that we get the chance to sit here every day and connect with you at home in your kitchens, in your living rooms, at work. There\u2019s nothing like this on television. \u2026 I love you so much.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While viewers were sad to hear about Ryan\u2019s exit from his daytime show, he updated fans on how he would continue to balance his gigs hosting\u00a0American Idol<\/i>\u00a0and his own radio show.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll be transitioning out of\u00a0Live<\/i>\u00a0this spring to shoot the 21st season of American Idol in L.A., continue my radio show on KIIS-FM and Dick Clark\u2019s New Year\u2019s Rockin\u2019 Eve, and focus my summer on opening three more Ryan Seacrest Foundation Studios in pediatric hospitals across the country,\u201d Ryan captioned an Instagram post<\/a> just days before\u00a0American Idol<\/i>\u2019s premiere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the official teaser clip for the season, Ryan was seen ending the clip by saying his famous catchphrase, \u201cWelcome to home to the party of the century because our show turns 21.\u00a0This is American Idol<\/i>.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fans have not had the chance to meet the full cast yet, but the teaser trailer revealed a few contestants who are expected to make a big impact on the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow to Watch \u2018American Idol\u2019 Season 21<\/span><\/h2>\n
Which \u2018American Idol\u2019 Judges Are Returning in 2023?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is Ryan Seacrest Still Hosting \u2018American Idol\u2019?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Who Is in the \u2018American Idol\u2019 Season 21 Cast?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n