Will there be a season 23 of American Idol?

American Idol season 22 has been one of the most memorable in recent history. We’ve had 21 seasons of the popular talent show and ever since the breakthrough of Kelly Clarkson, fans have been glued to their screens as America’s hidden gems have been unearthed and turned into stars.

And now with the end of season 22 on its way, we are already thinking about what’s coming next. But will there be a new season of America’s favourite talent show?

When does Season 23 of American Idol start?

American Idol has yet to announce the premiere date for season 23. However, the super-fans have a good idea of when to expect the new season to start given that in the past, the show has premiered around mid-February.

Seasons 18 through 22 all launched between mid to late February, with season 18 debuting on February 16 and season 22 on February 18. Given this pattern, fans can anticipate the new season and its lineup of contestants to arrive around February 2025.

Who will replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol?

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest said that outgoing Perry “brought an amazing generosity and love and big heart, that kind of spirit to the show. To whoever comes in, we hope they’ll have that same kind of impact.”

On whether or not the touted Megan Trainor could take the place of the ‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer, Seacrest said “She was very good. Meghan is a super talent, too, and she’s got a great sense of humor. She’s fun, and she’s spontaneous.”

As well as Trainor, country star Jelly Roll admitted that while he has not been offered anything, he’d certainly be up for the gig “Of course! Consider?! I’ve accepted the job, and they haven’t offered it.”

And finally, Bon Jovi has been linked with the job of filling Perry’s shoes, with a source telling Yahoo that “Jon is the undisputed top contender to succeed Katy”.