Last year, American Idol was the most-watched series on ABC. A singing competition series, the American Idol TV show features Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan at the judges’ table in season 24 (the ninth season on ABC). For comparisons: On Sundays, season 23 of American Idol on ABC averaged a 0.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.93 million viewers. TV SHOW STATUS As of January 29, 2026, American Idol has not been cancelled or renewed for a 25th season. Do you like the American Idol TV series on ABC?