JamesG
02-20-2019, 01:30 PM
"American Idol" Special to air Oscar Sunday on ABC
by Denise Petski
February 20, 2019
ABC is rolling out the red carpet for "American Idol". The network has set a half-hour promotional special "American Idol: A New Journey Begins" to air ahead of the Oscars this Sunday, February 24.
In addition, ABC will air a musical performance featuring auditionees from the upcoming premiere episode and featuring Ryan Seacrest to air during the live broadcast of the 91st Oscars.
In "American Idol: A New Journey Begins", Seacrest sits down with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to discuss the Season 2 return of the series and share a preview of this year’s crop of new talent.
The panel also will answer fan questions and share behind-the-scenes secrets. It will air at 1 PM PT/4 PM ET Sunday. "American Idol" returns for Season 2 on Sunday, March 3 at 8 PM.
https://deadline.com/2019/02/american-idol-special-oscar-sunday-abc-ryan-seacrest-1202560892/
by Denise Petski
February 20, 2019
ABC is rolling out the red carpet for "American Idol". The network has set a half-hour promotional special "American Idol: A New Journey Begins" to air ahead of the Oscars this Sunday, February 24.
In addition, ABC will air a musical performance featuring auditionees from the upcoming premiere episode and featuring Ryan Seacrest to air during the live broadcast of the 91st Oscars.
In "American Idol: A New Journey Begins", Seacrest sits down with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to discuss the Season 2 return of the series and share a preview of this year’s crop of new talent.
The panel also will answer fan questions and share behind-the-scenes secrets. It will air at 1 PM PT/4 PM ET Sunday. "American Idol" returns for Season 2 on Sunday, March 3 at 8 PM.
https://deadline.com/2019/02/american-idol-special-oscar-sunday-abc-ryan-seacrest-1202560892/