American Idol 901 (Auditions) (Season 24, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

American Idol

901 (Auditions) (Season 24, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan welcome the newest class of hopefuls to Idol University in Nashville, where future stars take their first steps toward becoming the next American Idol.

Showrunner

Megan Wolflick

Producer

Angie Melo (producer)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 26, 2026

Release date

Jan 26, 2026 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 47 wins & 178 nominations

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan Seacrest Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Lionel Richie Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Color Purple (1985)
Carrie Underwood Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	Soul Surfer (2011)
Luke Bryan Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	Luke Bryan: One Margarita (2020)
Brock Ryne Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	Cottonmouth (I) (2025)