American Idol 2022 Unveils Space Age Key Art (Photo)

 (ABC/Eric McCandless) RYAN SEACREST, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE

ABC dropped new key art for the upcoming season of American Idol. The veteran singing competition is about to celebrate its 20th season on television, and its 5th on ABC.

Ready to Discover the Best Talent in The Universe

The new poster included the tag line “Ready to Discover the Best Talent in The Universe” above host Ryan Seacrest and judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry striking a pose on the moon. Ryan holds an astronaut helmet, while Lionel waves a giant grey flag decorated with the American Idol logo. Luke and a silvery gowned Katy stare off into the distance.

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The new season kicked off with virtual auditions conducted during the summer, followed by judges round auditions in the fall. The crew auditioned singers in Austin, Los Angeles and Nashville. The surviving contestants headed to Hollywood Week, held at the Orpheum in December. It turns out a new twist awarded one lucky singer in each city a special platinum ticket, allowing them special perks during Hollywood.

The Top 24 are heading to Hawaii

After the judges whittled the field down to 59, the artists performed with a full band in front of a live audience. Check out the Top 59 spoilers HERE. After, the judges chose the Top 24. On Monday Feb 14 and Tuesday Feb 15, the semifinalists will perform in front of an audience at the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii.

However, while Ryan, Lionel, Luke and Katy are returning to the show, in-house mentor Bobby Bones will not. The country music DJ and personality signed an exclusive deal with another network and is moving on to his next adventure. Instead of hiring another mentor, the show will be enlisting American Idol alums to mentor the current contestants.

American Idol premieres on ABC Sunday February 27

AMERICAN IDOL Ð Key Art. (ABC)
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