New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- American Idol is returning for its 24th season on Monday, 26 January 2026, marking an early start compared with past years.

The show will air on ABC at 8.00 p.m. ET, a shift from the traditional Sunday slot that the series used for many seasons on the network. This earlier rollout is the earliest in nearly a decade and sets the tone for an extended season of music, competition and discovery.

New episodes will also be available for streaming the following day on Hulu and Disney+ (JioHotstar in India), giving viewers multiple ways to keep up with the journey to find the next music superstar.

Hosted by long-time presenter Ryan Seacrest, American Idol Season 24 returns with its familiar format: talented hopefuls from ...