The popular singing competition is back with a familiar face, as former winner Carrie Underwood swaps the mic for the judge's chair.

In a new promotional video premiering exclusively with PEOPLE on Monday, Jan. 27, fans get a glimpse at the contestants who have a shot at becoming the next 'American Idol.'

His wardrobe contrasts with his usual “Idol” image as well. Rather than a suit and tie, Seacrest wears beige suede Chelsea boots, light-wash jeans and a pale olive green short-sleeved floral button down-shirt (worn with the top buttons undone).

Katy Perry revealed if she is still in contact with fellow American Idol judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, after she quit the show last year.The 40-year-old popstar was asked about

Carrie Underwood and her return to American Idol as a judge has fans buzzing about when the show will be back. Here’s what we know.

In a never-before-seen moment from Kelly's interview with Adam Lambert, Adam reflects on the "out-of-body" experience performing for Cher at the Kennedy Center Honors, and dishes on keeping up with Allison Iraheta from his "American Idol" season.

Back in 2013, Lazaro Arbos won over viewers on season 12 of American Idol. Now the gay influencer is singing a totally different song. Twenty one at the time, Arbos stunned the judges with his vocal skills, his compelling immigrant backstory having arrived from Cuba at the age of ten, and his bravery navigating a speech disorder.

Carrie Underwood appeared ‘tense’ as she made her first public appearance at ‘American Idol’ taping after her presidential inauguration day performance went awry

Katy Perry left American Idol behind, and there was speculation that things were not good between her and her co-stars behind the scenes. She last worked as one of the show’s three judges, along with singers Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, in Season 22.

The “Firework” singer announced last year that she was leaving the ABC singing competition after seven seasons to embark on her “Lifetimes” tour.

American Idol' Season 23 producers are allegedly in the 'worst-case scenario' with fans after Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance.