'American Idol' holding virtual auditions for upcoming season

Tribune-Review
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 9:06 a.m. | Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 9:06 a.m.

2970226_web1_gtr-liv-idolauditions-090220

There’s no waiting in long lines this year to audition for “American Idol.” Auditions are being held state by state via Zoom.

The search is on for the next “American Idol” via virtual Zoom auditions.

“Idol Across America” remote auditions are taking place across all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., for the first time since the show’s inception. Idol hopefuls have the chance to audition face-to-face in front of “American Idol” producers as the virtual tour makes a “stop” in each location.

Audition date for Pennsylvania hopefuls is Sept. 7.

Prospective contestants must be between 15 to 28 years old to audition and may do so on any “Idol Across America” date regardless of their actual location.

The upcoming season will be the 19th edition of the popular ABC show.

ABC has confirmed that host Ryan Seacrest and judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan will return, with the season set to begin sometime in early 2021.

To sign up for a virtual audition, visit abc.com.