Overview
- After the Season 34 finale, executive producer Deena Katz said there is no immediate plan to restore a separate results-night episode, noting the current single-night format is working.
- Showrunner Conrad Green explained that eliminations are effectively a 50/50 split between judges’ ranking points and public votes, using a points-by-rank system each week.
- Green said precise voting totals will remain private to avoid influencing future voter behavior, comparing the principle to keeping elections free from prejudice.
- Executive producer Ryan O’Dowd previously rejected manipulation allegations, stressing that the show’s credibility depends on viewer votes determining outcomes.
- The finale announced an expanded 2026 live tour with added dates and rotating guest cohosts and performers from Season 34, and Katz ruled out Tom Bergeron returning as host.