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April 28, 2025

American Idol: 816 (Judge’s Song Contest) (5/5)

MONDAY, MAY 5 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “816 (Judge’s Song Contest)” (816) Logline: The Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie or Carrie Underwood in the “Judge’s Song Contest.” With Jelly Roll as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save one to complete the Top 7. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 28, 2025

American Idol: 815 (Ladies’ Night) (5/4)

SUNDAY, MAY 4 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT*– American Idol: “815 (Ladies’ Night)” (815) Logline: Powerhouse performances celebrate the Iconic Women of Music, featuring Miranda Lambert, as the Top 10 return hoping to earn a spot in the Top 8. America votes live to decide who moves one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *Live coast to coast

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 28, 2025

THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION UNVEILS ELECTRIFYING CLASS OF 2025 INDUCTEES

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation pulled back the curtain on its 2025 Inductees – a powerhouse lineup of trailblazers, icons and music legends who have shaped the ever-evolving sounds of Rock & Roll. This year’s announcement delivered live by Ryan Seacrest on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of “American Idol,” setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration of music’s highest honor. Performer Category: Bad Company Chubby Checker Joe Cocker Cyndi Lauper Outkast Soundgarden The White Stripes Musical Influence Award: Salt-N-Pepa Warren Zevon Musical Excellence Award: Thom Bell Nicky Hopkins Carol Kaye Ahmet Ertegun Award: Lenny Waronker The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction will be live on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 2025 ceremony will once again stream live on Disney+, with a special airing on ABC at a later date and available on Hulu the next day. “Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a pr

Press Release - Specials

April 25, 2025

9-1-1: The Last Alarm (5/1)

THURSDAY, MAY 1 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “The Last Alarm” (816) Logline: Following the tragic events at the lab, the 118 must come together to lay their fallen hero to rest. Meanwhile, despite her own grief, Athena re-investigates the death of a child to help a grieving mother. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 25, 2025

UPDATE: DAVID HARBOUR, SEBASTIAN STAN, FLORENCE PUGH, WYATT RUSSELL, HANNAH JOHN-KAMEN, JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, ALLISON JANNEY, DAX SHEPARD AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC’S ‘JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,’ APRIL 28-MAY 2

ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of April 28-May 2 (subject to change): Monday, April 28 1. David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen (“Thunderbolts*”) 2. Billy Idol (“Dream Into It”) 3. Musical Guests Billy Idol featuring Avril Lavigne Tuesday, April 29 1. Julia Louis-Dreyfus (“Thunderbolts*”) 2. Mo Amer (“Mo”) 3. Musical Guest Tucker Wetmore Wednesday, April 30 1. Allison Janney (“Another Simple Favor”) 2. Smokey Robinson (“What The World Needs Now”) 3. Musical Guest Smokey Robinson Thursday, May 1 1. Dax Shepard (“Armchair Expert”) 2. Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) 3. Musical Guest Annie DiRusso Friday, May 2 (OAD: 4/23/25) 1. Ben Affleck (“The Accountan

Press Release - Late Night

April 24, 2025

American Idol: 814 (Iconic Idol Moments) (4/28)

MONDAY, APRIL 28 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT* – American Idol: “814 (Iconic Idol Moments)” (814) Logline: The Top 12 perform unforgettable songs inspired by iconic “American Idol” moments, honoring the show’s legendary history. Season three winner Fantasia returns to the “Idol” stage, and artist in residence Jelly Roll joins our live studio audience. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *Live coast to coast

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 24, 2025

American Idol: 814 (Iconic Idol Moments) (4/28)

MONDAY, APRIL 28 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT* – American Idol: “814 (Iconic Idol Moments)” (814) Logline: The Top 12 perform unforgettable songs inspired by iconic “American Idol” moments, honoring the show’s legendary history. Season three winner Fantasia returns to the “Idol” stage, and artist in residence Jelly Roll joins our live studio audience. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *Live coast to coast

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 24, 2025

FLORENCE PUGH, JONATHAN GROFF, STANLEY TUCCI, DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH AND JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28-MAY 2 ON ‘LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK’

Nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Mark” announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of April 28-May 2. Monday, April 28 – JONATHAN GROFF stops by for a chat about his new Broadway show, “Just in Time.” Plus, DEBORAH ROBERTS comes by to share the latest happening at ABC News’ “20/20,” and KALEB WYSE teaches Kelly and Mark some gardening tips. Tuesday, April 29 – STANLEY TUCCI and ED HELMS drop by the studio. Plus, SAMARA JOY performs. Wednesday, April 30 – JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN stops by the studio. Plus, DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH joins Kelly and Mark for a chat about “Shadow Force.” Plus, JOHN MORGAN performs. Thursday, May 1 – WILMER VALDERRAMA joins Kelly and Mark for a chat, and celebrity chef JAMIE OLIVER stops by. Plus, it’s “Shopping Day at ‘Live’”! Friday, May 2 – FLORENCE PUGH dishes on Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” with Kelly and Mark, and ADAM DEVINE talks “The Righteous Gemstones.” Plus, the “Feel Good Foodie” YUMNA JAWAD stops by. Abo

Press Release - Daytime

April 22, 2025

‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ RENEWED FOR SEASON 34 AND REVEALS FIRST CELEBRITY CAST MEMBER

“Dancing with the Stars” has been renewed for season 34 and will air on ABC and Disney+, and stream next day on Hulu. Produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, the hit series pairs celebrities with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin will join as the first celebrity cast member. Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, took home the Mirrorball Trophy in season 21 alongside her partner, Derek Hough. The full cast of celebrities and pro dancers will be announced at a later date. Season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars” ranked No. 1 this past fall among Adults 18-49 in Live+Same Day viewing, marking the first time the series ranked No. 1 for the broadcast season in L+SD in its history. The show also attracted younger viewers in season 33, earning the show’s best Adults 18-34 ratings in four years. The spectacular season culminated with

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 22, 2025

‘BACHELOR IN PARADISE’ HEATS UP THIS SUMMER IN COSTA RICA FEATURING JESSE PALMER, WELLS ADAMS AND HANNAH BROWN

Hosted by Jesse Palmer, “Bachelor in Paradise” returns for its milestone 10th season this summer with breakout fan favorites from “The Bachelor” franchise heading to a new paradise, Costa Rica. Unforgettable moments will be served with a twist with Wells Adams returning as bartender, joined by Hannah Brown bringing the bubbly to rose ceremonies in the all-new Champagne Lounge. As previously announced, fan favorites from the Golden seasons are joining the fun, proving once again that age is just a number, as they bring their experience and a little extra spice to show the younger crowd how it’s done. The following fan favorites have been previously announced to hit the beach for “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10: Leslie Fhima (“The Golden Bachelor”) Gary Levingston (“The Golden Bachelorette”) Zoe McGrady (“The Bachelor” S29) Hakeem Moulton (“The Bachelorette” S21) Jonathon Johnson (“The Bachelorette” S21) Follow “Bachelor in Paradise” (#BachelorInParadise) on Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTu

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

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