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American Idol has officially been renewed for another season on ABC!

The rebooted singing competition just got the greenlit for an additional season on the network and will bring back judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest.

The show’s current season saw its highest viewership since the premiere episode during its first live episode earlier in the week.

“We knew that American Idol on ABC would unleash an opportunity for singers from all walks of life to realize their dreams and that these incredible contestants would have America rooting for their success. I am thrilled that Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan will be back to once again embark on this Idol journey with us to discover the next crop of inspiring talent,” said ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey.

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This weekend, American Idol will host Disney Night and JJJ is 100% here for it!

The Top 10 contestants – Catie Turner, Dennis Lorenzo, Michael J. Woodard, Jurnee, Gabby Barrett, Ada Vox, Maddie Poppe, Michelle Sussett, Cade Foehner, and Caleb Lee Hutchinson – will be performing songs from your favorite Disney movies, like Sleeping Beauty, Moana, The Jungle Book, The Lion King and Coco.

Idina Menzel, who is the voice of Queen Elsa in Frozen, will be mentoring the Top 10 for the night as well.

American Idol airs Sunday, April 27th @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC.

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Colton Haynes has been watching American Idol and it seems he may have picked a favorite.

The 29-year-old Arrow actor took to Twitter to profess his love for one of the top ten contestants, Catie Turner, and she rightfully freaked out.

“I am clinically obsessed with @hashtagcatie,” he wrote, adding, “You are incredible. Never change. Your individuality is so inspiring…do you.”

After seeing his tweets, Catie responded with a “HUH” and then, “COLTON HAYNES AS IN COLTON HAYNES WHO IS COLTON HAYNES.”

Colton also said he was obsessed with Ada Vox.

In case you somehow missed the news, Colton will be returning to Arrow for season 7 as a series regular.

The American Idol top ten contestants took a trip to Disneyland for Pixar Fest on Tuesday night (April 24) in Anaheim, Calif.

The singers met with Inside Out‘s Joy and Sadness after a performance in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

The Top 10 performers will be taking on Disney songs on the show next Sunday (April 29) for Disney night.

American Idol‘s top ten performers include Catie Turner, Dennis Lorenzo, Michael J. Woodard, Jurnee, Gabby Barrett, Ada Vox, Maddie Poppe, Michelle Sussett, Cade Foehner, and Caleb Lee Hutchinson.

Pixar Fest is currently running at the Disneyland Resort until September 3!

American Idol just revealed their Top 10 contestants!

After narrowing it down to the Top 14 last week, the reality series – which is judged by Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan – is now down to only 10 musicians.

While many of America’s favorites made it through to the next round, some surprising contestants didn’t make the cut!

Make sure to tune into American Idol on Sunday and Mondays at 8 PM on ABC.

Click inside to meet American Idol’s top 10…

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Katy Perry covers the March 2018 issue of Glamour magazine, talking all about the new American Idol.

As the only female judge on the panel, with Lionel Richie and country singer Luke Bryan, Katy dished about trying to be honest with everyone who comes to audition, while also recognizing the double standard of it all.

“People also come in with their stories,” she says. “Before they even sing one note, they’ll say something like, ‘I’m homeless,’ and that will impact the way you perceive them.”

Katy continues, “But if they really can’t sing, the personal story has to come second. I hope that I don’t get turned into ‘the b****’ because of that, but I also know that the music industry does not need just another singer.”

She knows that the double standard is there for her too, because she is the only female judge.

“I was saying the other day that Simon Cowell was my favorite judge because he’s very straight-to-the-point,” Katy shared. “Most people who are at home watching American Idol–you know eating food and going about their lives–are thinking either, This [person] can sing, or, This person can’t. And Simon was that kind of judge.”

She adds, “Simon could be mean, because he’s an executive and a man. But you reverse the role, and all of a sudden you’re a b****.”

American Idol will premiere on ABC in March.