A member of Backstreet Boys made an appearance on “American Idol” during the show’s Season 23 premiere. Brian Littrell, from the famed ‘90s boy band, joined his 22-year-old son Baylee for a duet in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.
The Season 23 premiere of American Idol was all about the return of Carrie Underwood. The Season 4 champ officially took her seat on the judges' panel next to Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, 20 years after she won the reality TV singing competition in 2005.
"American Idol" returns to television with a new season on Sunday, March 9. Here's what to know about the two-hour premiere and how to watch it.
An all-new season of “American Idol” premieres Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Stream the first episode for free with a Fubo free trial.
"American Idol" is airing the premiere of its 23rd season, which will be the first with Carrie Underwood, on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m.
Returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are joined by country music star Carrie Underwood for this season of American Idol, which airs Sunday, March 9 on ABC at 8/7c.