American Idol 2026
Definition
The 2026 season (often called the 'Class of 2026') of American Idol, the long-running reality TV singing competition series on ABC, where aspiring singers battle for stardom through auditions, performances, and viewer votes, premiering January 26, 2026.
A pop culture phenomenon referring to the latest iteration of the iconic talent show that has launched careers like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, now hyped with new twists and emotional audition stories.
Examples
I stayed up late practicing my air guitar for American Idol 2026 auditions, only to realize they want actual singing.
American Idol 2026 is dropping next week – finally, a valid excuse to ignore my to-do list and sob over golden tickets.
My grandma declared herself the oracle of American Idol 2026 after correctly predicting last season's wildcard drama.
In American Idol 2026, that stutter-overcoming audition had everyone rooting harder than for their fantasy football team.