April 23 (UPI) -- ABC's American Idol will be simulcast live across the United States in order for viewers to cast their votes for their favorite singers at the same time.
The singing competition series will air in all time zones for a three-week span starting at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT on Sunday. Viewers can cast their votes by using the American Idol website, the American Idol app or through text messaging with results unveiled in real time at the end of each episode.