Overview

• ABC renewed American Idol for its 24th season in May but has not set a premiere date.
• Luke Bryan said his involvement is decided on a season-by-season basis and remains undecided for Season 24.
• Bryan praised Carrie Underwood’s debut on the panel and predicted her return is highly likely.
• Carrie Underwood has not yet officially confirmed whether she will reprise her judging role.
• Judge contracts are negotiated annually and Disney has kept its hand hidden on the final lineup.