The iconic talent search continues: American Idol premieres March 4 on ETC

Having toured 24 cities across the U.S. last summer, American Idol is again in search of the next superstar. Philippine #AIONETC fans can catch the inspiring journey starting Monday, March 4 via satellite at 6PM with a prime time encore at 8PM. Watch ETC to see the first crop of Idol hopefuls audition for their shot at a ticket to Hollywood. The cross-country audition tour will move forward with an all-new episode on Thursday, March 7, rounding out a talent-filled premiere week. New 2-hour episodes will continue on ETC every Monday and Tuesday weekly with via satellite and prime time encore episodes airing back-to-back.

The iconic talent search series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre returns to find a fresh batch of talented hopefuls. Helping to find the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy®-winning producer Ryan Seacrest will also return as host, and famed multimedia personality Bobby Bones will take on the role of in-house mentor. 

America Crowns Maddie Poppe the new American Idol!

Sony Channel aired live broadcast of American Idol results show

After an exciting night of performances, America has voted for singer-songwriter Maddie Poppe the winner of American Idol! Performing her audition song, “Rainbow Connection” with Kermit the Frog at the results show, Poppe endeared herself to the judges and the audience.

Watch the American Idol Performance and Finale Shows Live on Sony Channel

Performance show – 

Monday May 21 at 8am (7am JKT/BKK)

Finale result show – 

Tuesday May 22 at 9am (8am JKT/BKK) 

Get ahead of the internet spoilers and watch the excitement directly from the US with Sony Channel’s live broadcast of American Idol’s performance and finale result shows! 

After an exciting and unpredictable journey, America has voted for the top three hopefuls who will be performing next week to take this season’s American Idol crown:  

American Idol Set to Return to Asia First on Sony Channel March 12 Express from the US

Global Music Sensations Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan 

Take the Judges’ Hot Seats

American Idol, the iconic, genre-defining music reality series, returns to Asia at its new home on Sony Channel on Monday, March 12. Featuring superstar judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, the season will take viewers on a mesmerizing musical journey to discover America’s next singing sensation. Emmy award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return as the host of the renowned series.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII IS LIVE VIA SATELLITE ON ETC

American Idol is back on ETC!

The show that started it all, is coming back with a bigger and better 13th season!  After twelve seasons of great talent and amazing vocals, producing numerous hit and award-winning recording artists, American Idol has proven to be the only show show that has done this feat.  Combined, Idol finalists have released more than 200 albums, hit No.1 on the Billboard charts over 400 times, and have garnered more than 250 million iTunes downloads.


This January 2014, the Road to Fame starts on ETC as they bring you American Idol XIII. Catch the two day premiere on ETC this January 16, Thursday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 8PM and January 17, Friday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 9PM.

Hosted by the one and only Ryan Seacrest, and featuring judges Harry Connick, Jr., Keith Urban, and returning judge Jennifer Lopez, along with in-house mentor Randy Jackson, the series continues its search across America to find the next singing superstar.