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American Idol relocates production to Atlanta area from Los Angeles
Producer Fremantle confirms the reality singing competition is leaving California after 25 years.
Latest update: American Idol is moving its production to the Atlanta area ahead of its next season in early 2027 after 25 years in Los Angeles.
The short version
- Producer Fremantle confirmed that American Idol is relocating its production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The move ends a 25-year stint in Los Angeles for the long-running reality singing competition.[Billboard]
- The transition occurs ahead of the series' next season, scheduled to premiere in early 2027.[Billboard]
Key facts
- American Idol is moving its production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Producer Fremantle confirmed the production move, which ends a 25-year run based in Los Angeles.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
- The relocation is set ahead of the show's next season, which premieres in early 2027.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- ABC, Fremantle, and 19 Entertainment did not respond to requests for comment from Variety regarding the relocation details.[Variety]
Sources
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