How to Watch ‘American Idol’ Season 20 Premiere Live For Free on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, iOS, and Mobile
“American Idol” returns for its iconic 20th season this weekend. After 15 years on Fox, the singing competition series is beginning its fifth year on ABC. The 20th season of “American Idol” is kicking off on Sunday, February 27 at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch the season premiere live with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
How to Watch ‘American Idol’ Season 20 Premiere
- When: Sunday, February 27 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV: ABC
- Stream: Watch live with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM
Following the live telecast, you can watch it on-demand the next day with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
About ‘American Idol’
The “American Idol” premiere features the audition rounds in Nashville, Austin, and Los Angeles, giving viewers a taste of all of the talent to come in season 20. In honor of the show’s 20th season, the typical golden tickets to Hollywood will be replaced with platinum tickets.
Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan return alongside longtime host, Ryan Seacrest. Bobby Bones, the in-house mentor, won’t be back for season 20 due to conflicts with another show. Filling his shoes this season are Bebe Rexha and “American Idol” alum Jimmie Allen. Other former contestants will be pitching in throughout the season, too.
This season’s talented contestants include:
- Tyler Allen
- Nicolina Bozzo
- Camryn Champion
- Taylor Jalen Fagins
- Danielle Finn
- Grace Franklin
- Cole Hallman
- Leah Marlene
- Douglas Mills
- Noah Thompson
- Delaney Renee Wilson
American Idol
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
How to Stream ‘American Idol’ Season 20 Premiere for Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Android
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