ORLANDO, Fla. — ABC will hold auditions for "American Idol" in Orlando in August.
Show producers will stop in Orlando on Aug. 17 as part of their nationwide search for contestants.
Auditions will be held in Miami Aug. 19.
"American Idol" will return to television next year on ABC after airing on Fox for 15 years.
ABC said that the show will include singer Katy Perry as a judge.
Auditions will be held in 19 cities in August and September.
"American Idol" hopefuls may also audition online.
Candidates must be at least 15 to audition.
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