ABC shifts American Idol episodes as it explores "multiple options" for live shows

Variety

Idol was set to begin airing live shows on Monday, April 6. Instead, ABC will air pretaped shows on March 29 and April 5 and show a repeat of Celebrity Family Feud on April 6. The following week, on April 12 and April 19, ABC will air specials titled American Idol: This Is Me. “Regarding American Idol live shows, we are monitoring the situation and exploring multiple options within statewide guidelines," ABC said in a statement. "We will share a production plan as soon as it’s in place.”