Watch : Fate of ‘American Idol’ Revealed After Season 24American Idol has once again scored a ticket to Hollywood. ABC has renewed the long-running reality TV singing competition for season 25, the network confirmed July 29. However, ABC has yet to confirm if judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, are returning for another season. AI's 24th season wrapped up this past May with Seacrest announcing Hannah Harper as the latest champion. The country singer, who hails from Missouri, beat out finalists Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson for the crown.