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American Idol moving live shows from Hollywood to Atlanta for 25th season

The show will tape its live broadcasts in the Atlanta area for season 25; the network has not disclosed a specific reason for the move.

Published Sep 20, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

“American Idol” is leaving Hollywood behind and heading south for its 25th season. The long-running singing competition announced it will be relocating its live shows from California to the Atlanta area.