"American Idol" Introduces New 'Ohana Round Filmed at Disney's Aulani Resort for Season 24

American Idol will introduce a new round of competition this season, taking place at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

What's Happening:

• The brand-new 'Ohana Round will take place at Aulani, adding a fresh element to the long-running show, with a stellar lineup of industry tastemakers.
• This three-episode arc will follow on from the iconic Hollywood Week, with the brand-new ’Ohana Round designed as the ultimate focus group – blending peer respect, emotional support and professional insight before the competition moves on to America’s Vote.
• In this new round, the top 30 hopefuls will perform for industry tastemakers — who collectively reach nearly 149 million followers — including:
  • Kaniyia Brown & Terry McCaskill (social media personality duo)
  • Anthony Gargiula (artist and music creator)
  • Loren Gray (singer and actress)
  • Shirley Halperin (co-editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone)
  • Evan Ross Katz (writer, podcast host and cultural commentator)
  • Cheryl Porter (singer and vocal coach phenomenon)
  • Kelly Sutton (country music personality and Grand Ole Opry announcer)
  • as well as their peers, family members and friends
• By the end of the ’Ohana Round, only 20 contestants will advance in the competition.
• American Idol returns for Season 24 on Monday, January 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.

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