American Idol leaves LA for Georgia for Season 25 as unscripted production falls

American Idol is moving production from Los Angeles to Georgia for Season 25, marking another setback for LA’s unscripted television industry. Unscripted production in Los Angeles has fallen 62.7% over five years, while Georgia offers tax credits of up to 30% for qualifying reality and unscripted productions, making it an attractive filming destination.

September 20, 2026 at 02:35AM