Having toured 24 cities across the U.S. last summer, American Idol is again in search of the next superstar. Philippine #AIONETC fans can catch the inspiring journey starting Monday, March 4 via satellite at 6:00 p.m. with a prime time encore at 8:00 p.m.
Watch ETC to see the first crop of Idol hopefuls audition for their shot at a ticket to Hollywood. The cross-country audition tour will move forward with an all-new episode on Thursday, March 7, rounding out a talent-filled premiere week. New two-hour episodes will continue on ETC every Monday and Tuesday weekly with via satellite and primetime encore episodes airing back-to-back.
The iconic talent search series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre returns to find a fresh batch of talented hopefuls. Helping to find the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie. Emmy®-winning producer Ryan Seacrest also returns as host, and famed multimedia personality Bobby Bones takes on the role of in-house mentor.
Stay tuned for American Idol All-Star Duets with guest appearances from artists such as Jason Mraz, Julia Michaels, Lukas Graham, Elle King, and Shaggy.
The home of American Idol since 2012, ETC has featured countless hopefuls go through the audition phase to get a ticket to Hollywood. Let us know what you think about the contestants in real time, tweet #AIONETC and your tweet could be featured on screen as you watch the show with fellow fans.
Tune in starting March 4 at 6:00 p.m. on ETC to find out, who will be the next American Idol. Join the conversation at #AIonETC.
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