Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie & Carrie Underwood all back for Season 9; Ryan Seacrest expected to join them. Plus, audition ...

"American Idol" plans to visit hometowns of past winners like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson as Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest return for Season 22.

Seacrest, 50, got emotional and teared up during a July 21 broadcast of “On Air With Ryan Seacrest,” while talking about his father, Gary Seacrest, 80, who is battling prostate cancer.

ByBob Monek Sunday, February 26, 2023 Ryan Seacrest shares a behind-the-scenes look at the Idol auditions in Las Vegas ...