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May 24, 2023

Penultimate Episode of ‘American Idol’ Delivers 1-Year Highs

“American Idol” Sunday (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 7.9 million Total Viewers and 1.2/13 in AD18-49 in L+7): The penultimate episode of ABC’s “American Idol” delivered new season highs in both Total Viewers (7.9 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.2/13). In fact, the ABC unscripted series scored its strongest telecast in 1 year in both Nielsen measures – since 5/1/22. “American Idol” built for the 3rd straight week in Total Viewers (+3% – 7.9 million vs. 7.7 million) and also grew week to week by 9% among Adults 18-49 (1.2/13 vs. 1.1/10). “American Idol” improved over last year’s penultimate episode (on 5/15/22) by 13% in Total Viewers (7.9 million vs. 7.0 million) and by 20% with Adults 18-49 (1.2/13 vs. 1.0/8). In fact, “American Idol” grew by double digits year over year for the 2nd week in a row in both Nielsen measures. ABC’s “American Idol” ranked as Sunday’s No. 1 program in both Total Viewers (7.9 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.2/13). After seven days of viewing across linear and streaming platf

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March 16, 2023

ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Hits New Season High in Total Viewers

“American Idol” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 7.0 million Total Viewers and 0.9/8 in AD18-49 in L+7): “American Idol” grew over the prior week by 6% in Total Viewers (7.0 million vs. 6.6 million) to score its most-watched telecast so far this season. ABC’s “American Idol” was Sunday’s No. 1 program for the 2nd week in a row among Adults 18-49 (0.9/8). The ABC unscripted series dominated the night’s highest-rated program on CBS by 50% (0.6/6 for “60 Minutes” and “The Equalizer”), on Fox by 80% (0.5/4 for “Family Guy”) and on NBC by 125% (0.4/4 for “Magnum P.I.”). After seven days of viewing across linear and digital platforms, “American Idol” soared to 8.1 million Total Viewers and hit a 1.37 rating in Adults 18-49. Source: The Nielsen Company, preliminary National Live+7 Day Program and ABC Multiplatform+7 Day Ratings for 3/5/23. *COPYRIGHT ©2023 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered,

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May 17, 2023

ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Builds for 2nd Straight Telecast in Total Viewers To Draw Its Biggest Audience This Season

“American Idol” Sunday (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 7.7 million Total Viewers and 1.1/10 in AD18-49 in L+7): “American Idol” built for its 2nd consecutive telecast in Total Viewers (+3% – 7.7 million vs. 7.5 million) to draw its biggest audience of the season. In addition, “American Idol” held even with the prior week’s season high among Adults 18-49 (1.1/10). “American Idol” improved over its year-ago telecast (on 5/8/22) by double digits in both Total Viewers (+13% – 7.7 million vs. 6.8 million) and Adults 18-49 (+22% – 1.1/10 vs. 0.9/8). ABC’s “American Idol” ranked as Sunday’s No. 1 entertainment series among Adults 18-49 (1.1/10). After seven days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms, “American Idol” shot up to nearly 9 million Total Viewers (8.6 million) and hit a 1.50 rating in Adults 18-49 to deliver its strongest multiplatform telecast in 1 year – since 5/1/22. Source: The Nielsen Company, preliminary National Live+7 Day Program and ABC Multiplatform+7 Day data for

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April 4, 2023

Season Premiere of ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Grows Its 35-Day Multiplatform Audience to Nearly 10 Million Viewers

“American Idol” (9.9 million Total Viewers and 1.88 rating in AD18-49): After 35 days of viewing across linear and digital platforms, the season six premiere of ABC’s “American Idol” soared to 9.9 million Total Viewers, jumping +4.6 million viewers over its initial Live+Same Day average (9.9 million vs. 5.3 million). In addition, “American Idol” more than tripled among Adults 18-49, increasing +208% over its Live+Same Day rating (1.88 rating vs. 0.61 rating). The “American Idol” premiere improved over its prior season average by 10% in Total Viewers (9.9 million vs. 9.0 million) and by 8% among Adults 18-49 (1.88 rating vs. 1.74 rating). “The Company You Keep” (7.2 million Total Viewers and 1.39 rating in AD18-49): After 35 days of multiplatform viewing, the series debut of ABC’s “The Company You Keep” jumped more than 5 times among Adults 18-49, skyrocketing +435% over its initial Live+Same Day rating (1.39 rating vs. 0.29 rating). In addition, the new ABC drama gained an additio

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August 1, 2024

A Legend Returns to ‘American Idol’

— Click Here For Video and Photo (One) / (Two) Assets — Television’s most widely recognized music competition series, “American Idol,” welcomes season four winner and eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood to the judging panel for season eight on ABC and Hulu. Music industry icons Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will return for their eighth consecutive season as judges, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest also returns when the show premieres in spring 2025 for the franchise’s 23rd overall season. Since it began airing on ABC, “American Idol” has been a top unscripted series on ABC in Total Viewers. Season to date, “American Idol” ranks as the No. 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable with over 63 million total social interactions. “This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts on ‘Idol’ and launched her successful multi-GRAMMY Award-winning career. As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to on

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July 28, 2022

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie And Host Ryan Seacrest Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season Six on ABC

The iconic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for a sixth season on ABC when it returns in spring 2023. “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 program in the Sunday 8-10 p.m. time slot last season among Adults 18-49. In fact, “American Idol” won its time period for the third straight year in Adults 18-49 and was ABC’s No. 1 program last season in Total Viewers. Season six auditions kick off Wednesday, Aug. 3, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar. Auditions take place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C, and start with the annual First 500 event, where hopefuls can sign up to grab a VIP spot before anyone else. “Idol Across America” offers hopefuls the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an “American Idol” producer, from anyw

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July 25, 2023

Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Return to ‘American Idol’ for a Lucky Seventh Season on ABC

The historic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends and iconic judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for season seven on ABC. “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 program in the Sunday 8-10 p.m. time slot last season among Adults 18-49 and its time period for the fourth straight year in the demo. In addition, “American Idol” was ABC’s No. 1 program last season in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 and was the No. 1 most social reality series across all of television, year to date, with nearly 1 billion social video views. The 22nd season of “American Idol,” lucky number seven on ABC, is set to return in spring 2024. Auditions kick off Wednesday, Aug. 2, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, which discovered last year’s winner, Iam Tongi. Those auditioning will be given the opportun

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March 12, 2024

American Idol: 706 (Hollywood Week - Idol Arena) (3/31)

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “706 (Hollywood Week – Idol Arena)” (706) Logline: It’s Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history? Ryan Seacrest hosts. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres.

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May 23, 2024

‘American Idol’ Wraps Season 22 Delivering Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18–49

Series photos are available here. “American Idol” wrapped its spectacular season 22 on Sunday night, delivering season highs, growing from the previous week’s episode in both Total Viewers (+8% – 5.64 million vs. 5.22 million) and Adults 18-49 (+3% – 0.65 rating vs. 0.63 rating). Sunday’s season finale was its strongest performance in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the “American Idol” season finale last spring – since 5/21/23. The star-studded finale, during which 21-year-old Indio, California, musician Abi Carter became this year’s champion while judge Katy Perry bid farewell, also surged to become the 1 entertainment program of the night in Adults 18-49 (0.65 rating). The “Grand Finale” of “American Idol”was the 1 most social program across broadcast and cable on 5/19, earning 2.1 million total social interactions (+101% above the S7 average). Season to date, “American Idol”ranks as the 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable with 18.5 million total social i

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February 24, 2023

Special Episode of ‘American Idol’ To Air Sunday, March 12, Following the 95th Oscars® on ABC

The iconic competition series “American Idol” will continue their search for the next superstar on Sunday, March 12 (11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. EST/9:02 p.m.-10:02 p.m. MST/8:02 p.m.-9:02 p.m. PST), following the 95th Oscars® on ABC. In this new audition episode, viewers will embark on a nationwide search, with help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts the iconic singing show which is currently in its 21st season. “American Idol” airs Sundays on ABC and is available next day on Hulu. “American Idol” is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Executive producers include Megan Wolflick, also serving as showrunner, and Fremantle’s Jennifer Mullin with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman serving as executive producers for 19 Entertainment. Fremantle distributes the series worldwide. *COPYRIGHT ©20

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Penultimate Episode of ‘American Idol’ Delivers 1-Year Highs

ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Hits New Season High in Total Viewers

ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Builds for 2nd Straight Telecast in Total Viewers To Draw Its Biggest Audience This Season

Season Premiere of ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Grows Its 35-Day Multiplatform Audience to Nearly 10 Million Viewers

A Legend Returns to ‘American Idol’

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie And Host Ryan Seacrest Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season Six on ABC

Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Return to ‘American Idol’ for a Lucky Seventh Season on ABC

American Idol: 706 (Hollywood Week - Idol Arena) (3/31)

‘American Idol’ Wraps Season 22 Delivering Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18–49

Special Episode of ‘American Idol’ To Air Sunday, March 12, Following the 95th Oscars® on ABC

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