“American Idol” is officially being revived.
The show will return, but this time, it will air on ABC, the Alphabet announced on Tuesday morning.
The network confirmed in a release it had “closed an agreement” with Fremantle Media North America and 19 Entertainment to bring the show back.
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The new “American Idol” will hit television screens during the upcoming 2017-2018 TV season.
ABC said host and judges info will come at a later date. Ryan Seacrest, who hosted the original installment on Fox, currently works on the ABC syndicated show “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”
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“Idol” wrapped its 15th and seemingly final season on Fox in 2016.
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