‘American Idol' auditions are returning to Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — ‘American Idol’ is set to return to Central Florida for another round of auditions.

The nationwide search for the next 'Idol' kicks off simultaneously in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California on Saturday, August 25^th. Afterwards, the Idol Bus tour will stop at 18 other cities across America.

Read: ABC's ‘American Idol' returning for season 2

The national singing competition made a stop at Disney Springs last year. This year's venue has not yet been revealed.

In addition to auditioning in person, hopefuls can also submit audition videos online via

or by showing off their talent via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Musical.ly using the hashtag #TheNextIdol.

Participants must be at least 15 years old to audition. Other eligibility requirements can be found here.

The announcement comes on the heels of a successful first season on ABC where Iowa-native Maddie Poppe won the competition. Lake Nona High School student and Orlando-native, Alyssa Raghu made it to the Top 24.

Watch: 'American Idol's' Alyssa Raghu comes back to visit her Lake Nona middle school

Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, will return for the reality TV singing competition.

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