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American Idol is returning to TV, but this time on ABC.
This…is #AmericanIdol--coming to @ABCNetwork in 2018! pic.twitter.com/o2sdLAtdar
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 9, 2017
The network made the announcment on "Good Morning America" Tuesday morning.
American Idol's new season could air in the fall or next spring.
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The show has helped launch the careers of dozens of singers who have won a total of 14 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award.
A host and judges will be announced at a later date, but former host Ryan Seacrest recently joined Kelly Ripa as co-host on her show "Live."
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FOX dropped the program in 2016 because of low ratings.
NBC had recently been in talks to bring back the show.
