American Idol Moving From Hollywood to Georgia in Major Season 25 Shakeup

As for what producers and the judges are looking for during season 25 auditions?

“It’s that person you can’t wait to walk into the room,” Wolflick shared. “You can’t wait for their next song, and you can’t wait to see them perform. It’s that special magic stardust.”

Ultimately, Wolflick encouraged aspiring music industry hopefuls, “Just be yourself, because that’s what America will connect with.”

Earlier this year, Underwood, who joined the judges’ panel season 23, praised the show for changing fans’ lives—including hers.

“American Idol is the ultimate real-life Cinderella story,” the season four winner told Good Morning America in an interview published May 8. “I learned so much on the show that set me up for everything that would follow.”

American Idol returns next year. In the meantime, keep reading to see what past Idol winners are up to today.