Sunday (May 1, 2022) the hit ABC series “American Idol” returns tonight with another all-new episode
Tonight, the May 1 episode of “American Idol” airs at 8PM ET on ABC. You can watch previous episodes on Hulu and ABC.com.
American Idol Tonight “Disney Night”
The iconic Disney Night tradition continues as “American Idol” returns for a magical night of pixie dust-powered performances and surprise guests live on the “Idol” stage. Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt will mentor the Top 10 contestants from the Disneyland Resort in California as they prepare to perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America’s vote.
This is the historic 20th season of “American Idol”. Once again, industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will help determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation. This season, viewers will embark on a nationwide search across Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, where the show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists and a first-ever Platinum ticket winner. Our judges and Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest return for season five of “American Idol,”