The fifteenth season of the show will premiere in January 2016. PHOTO: CELEBSGOTNEWS
PHOTO: BLOOMBERGSingers Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban will return as the season 15 judges, along with host Ryan Seacrest, reported variety.com.
The final season will air in January 2016.
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While searching for the final American Idol superstar, the last season will also serve as a "celebratory event", paying tribute to 14 seasons of contestants, winners and fans.
PHOTO: BILLBOARDAmerican Idol, created by Simon Fuller, first debuted in 2002 with original judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Throughout its fourteen seasons, other A-list judges have included Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Steven Tyler, Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres.
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The reality competition made Ryan a star, who has served as emcee since Season one.
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