Foxtel confirms it will no longer broadcast American Idol in Australia
Foxtel will not be broadcasting the current season of American Idol.
TV Tonight confirmed season 18 won’t be aired on the subscription-based service.
No other Australian broadcaster has acquired the rights to the ABC series.
Ousted: Foxtel has confirmed it will no longer broadcast American Idol in Australia. Here: (from left) Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Ryan Seacrest and Bobby Bones
American Idol was previously screened express from the US in Australia on entertainment channel, Fox8.
The new season of the show premiered on ABC in the US last week, and it is still a ratings winner for the network.
Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have all returned as judges on the talent show.
No network: No other Australian broadcaster has acquired the rights to the ABC series. Pictured: Judges Katy Perry and Luke Bryan
Katy proved to be at her zany best during the season premiere, flying into a comic rage over talent, Saveria, 22.
The pop star showed she was still bringing the drama to the show when he fellow judges Lionel, 70, and Luke, 43, said ‘no’ to the singer.
Katy shoved drinks off the judges’ table, punched a hole in a show sign and ran barefoot down a hallway after the woman’s audition.
Fireworks: Katy proved to be at her zany best during the season premiere, flying into a comic rage over talent, Saveria, 22. The pop star showed she was still bringing the drama to the show when he fellow judges Lionel, 70, and Luke, 43, said ‘no’ to the singer
Later, a social media campaign erupted to send the singer to Hollywood.
The long-running series has been responsible for the rise of mega stars such as Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.
Queen frontman Adam Lambert also appeared on the series.
Star: The long-running series has launched the careers of the likes of Adam Lambert (pictured)