American Idol Season 11 is poised to captivate audiences across Canada and the United States as CTV unveils the premiere slate, pairing the show’s trademark energy with a lineup of unforgettable performances. Ryan Seacrest returns to host the season, guiding a judging panel that includes Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson for another round of auditions, dramatic Hollywood rounds, and live finales. The premiere arrives tomorrow, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV, with a second premiere night on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV Two. Viewers should consult local listings to confirm the exact times in their region.
After the premieres, the rest of the episodes will unfold with the familiar rhythm of auditions, Hollywood rounds, and live performances that fans crave. The schedule is designed to keep prime time lively across both Canadian and American screens, with most episodes starting at 8 p.m. ET, except for select Sundays. The following lineup outlines the sequence of broadcasts, with the understanding that times may vary slightly by market.
– Sunday, Jan. 22 at 10 p.m. on CTV — Audition Episode following the NFC Championship Game – Wednesday, Jan. 25 on CTV — Audition Episode – Thursday, Jan. 26 on CTV Two — Audition Episode – Wednesday, Feb. 1 on CTV — Audition Episode – Thursday, Feb. 2 on CTV Two — Audition Episode – Wednesday, Feb. 8 on CTV — Audition Episode – Thursday, Feb. 9 on CTV Two — Hollywood Round, Part 1 – Wednesday, Feb. 15 on CTV — Hollywood Round, Part 2 – Thursday, Feb. 16 on CTV — Hollywood Round, Part 3 – Wednesday, Feb. 22 on CTV — Performance Challenge – Thursday, Feb. 23 on CTV Two — Semifinalists Announced – Tuesday, Feb. 28 on CTV — Semifinalists Perform on a Special Broadcast during the 400th Episode – Wednesday, Feb. 29 on CTV — Semifinalists Perform – Thursday, March 1 on CTV Two — Results Show; Finalists announced and judges’ wild card picks revealed LIVE – Wednesday, March 7 on CTV — Finalists Perform – Thursday, March 8 on CTV Two — Results Show; First elimination
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