‘American Idol’ To Stream Live On Disney+ For First Time, Launches Official Podcast

American Idol will stream live on Disney+ starting March 30th, marking the first time the competition series simultaneously broadcasts on both ABC and the streaming platform. The show joins Dancing With the Stars as Disney+’s second live unscripted series. A companion video podcast called American Idol Official Podcast will debut when live shows begin in late March, offering behind-the-scenes content and exclusive interviews. Season 24 premiered January 26th with 8.27 million viewers across platforms, up 20% from last year’s regular premiere. The show remains hosted by Ryan Seacrest with judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. This season features new elements including the “Ohana Round” at Disney’s Aulani resort and Hollywood Week relocated to Nashville. Episodes continue airing live Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and next-day on Hulu.