‘American Idol’ reboot to premiere March 2018

American Idol’s” return has a date.  The much talked about reboot with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie and hosted by Ryan Seacrest will air on ABC beginning Sunday, March 11. The Oscars air  the previous Sunday giving the show a potential viewing audience of millions as a lead in.  

Seacrest announced the date this morning on “Live With Kelly and Ryan.” Check out the announcement below:

American Idol is produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group. Executive producers include FremantleMedia North America’s Trish Kinane and Jennifer Mullin, along with co-executive producer, Megan Wolflick. FremantleMedia International distributes the series worldwide.

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