Ryan Seacrest returning for another season of 'American Idol'

Television and radio personality Ryan Seacrest is returning to host another season of "American Idol." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Singer Katy Perry arrives for the sixth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 14. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Singer Lionel Richie arrives at the red carpet during the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2018 in Nashville. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Luke Bryan attends the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 7. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Ryan Seacrest has signed on to host another edition of ABC's singing competition series, American Idol.

"Today's #FridayFeeling? how about LIT because everyone's fave host, @RyanSeacrest is officially BACK this season!," the show's Twitter feed said.

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The network previously announced judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will be back on the panel.

Seacrest hosted the show when it ran 2002-16 on FOX and he returned in 2018 when it moved to ABC.

"American Idol has been my home for 17 seasons and I can't wait to return to the stage," said Seacrest in a statement. "It's the greatest gift to be able to play a part in discovering new talent with a franchise that has been such a relevant part of American culture for so many years."