American Idol production moves from California to Georgia

American Idol production moves from California to Georgia

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ABC's "American Idol" relocated its production to an Atlanta-area studio complex, citing Georgia's tax credits and infrastructure, as California officials faced criticism over the state's film incentives. The move follows earlier reports that Fremantle confirmed the long-running competition would shift to the Atlanta region to benefit from more favorable tax incentives, joining other shows that have left Los Angeles amid declining shoot days in California.

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Fremantle 19 Entertainment ABC Disney network Ryan Seacrest Lionel Richie Luke Bryan Carrie Underwood Rep. Laura Friedman Rep. Brian Jack FilmLA

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Los Angeles, California, United States Atlanta area, Georgia, United States Georgia, United States North Carolina, United States South Carolina, United States New Jersey, United States Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

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September 17, 2026
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Production of "American Idol" to Move from California to Georgia Amid Tax Incentive Debate
Production of "American Idol" to Move from California to Georgia Amid Tax Incentive Debate

Fox News • 17 Sep 12:00

"American Idol" will relocate its production to an Atlanta-area studio complex, citing Georgia's tax credits and infrastructure, while California officials face criticism over the state's film incentives.

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September 16, 2026
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ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production from Los Angeles to Atlanta for Season 25
ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production from Los Angeles to Atlanta for Season 25

USA Today • 16 Sep 02:35

"American Idol" will shift its filming location from California to Georgia for its 25th season, with judges and host set to shoot in the Atlanta area.

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ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production from Los Angeles to Atlanta
ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production from Los Angeles to Atlanta

Variety • 16 Sep 01:38

"American Idol" will move its live production to Atlanta, joining other reality shows that have left California for lower costs and tax incentives.

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ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production from Los Angeles to Atlanta
ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production from Los Angeles to Atlanta

The Hollywood Reporter • 16 Sep 01:11

The long-running music competition series will move its filming base from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area, marking a shift in production activity amid declining shoot days in California.

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American Idol to relocate production from Hollywood to Georgia
American Idol to relocate production from Hollywood to Georgia

Rolling Stone • 16 Sep 00:09

Fremantle confirmed that the long-running singing competition will move its production to the Atlanta area, attracted by Georgia's tax incentives.

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September 15, 2026
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ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production to Georgia amid declining Los Angeles TV shoots
ABC's "American Idol" to relocate production to Georgia amid declining Los Angeles TV shoots

Los Angeles Times • 15 Sep 21:02

"American Idol" will film its 25th season in Georgia, joining other shows that have moved from Los Angeles in search of more favorable tax incentives.

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American Idol to shift production from Los Angeles to Georgia
American Idol to shift production from Los Angeles to Georgia

Deadline • 15 Sep 17:16

The long-running music competition series will move its Season 25 filming to the Atlanta area, citing Georgia's tax incentives, marking another major reality-TV relocation away from California.

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