American Idol 2022 Is Back

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On Sunday, American Idol aired its 20th season premiere

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Now, American Idol airs on ABC

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Its judging panel is made up of actual singers Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan

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Fans will recall that the show's early season was often hailed as a mockery of failed auditors.

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Ryan Seacrest is still the host, a perpetually smiling mannequin-come-to-life that is essential to the Idol DNA

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The theme of the 20th anniversary season is “A Moment Like This,” inspired by the Kelly Clarkson ballad of the same name

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The Season 20 premiere of the reality-singing competition ended with an emotional ballad dedicated to Black victims of police brutality

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Thanks for Reading

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