ABC Confirmed ‘American Idol’ Returning Staff | May 10, 2017 | Country Daypop Tweet Share +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email ABC has confirmed American Idol to return to television in 2018. The reality television competition will air two years after the dinal episode. Confirmed: ‘American Idol’ Returning on ABC Via tasteofcountry.com 05/09/2017 9:31 AM Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com Previous Next