Loren Gray joins American Idol this season as an industry tastemaker for the show’s newly introduced Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii at Aulani, A Disney Resort. The Ohana Round follows Hollywood Week and offers contestants a supportive, real world focus group moment before the competition moves on to America’s Vote.
As an artist who has built a global fanbase through music and digital culture, Loren brings her experience as an artist and creator to help support and encourage the contestants. The round begins with 30 hopefuls and by the end of the Ohana Round, only 20 contestants will advance.
American Idol returns Monday, Jan. 26 on ABC, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.Read the full press release here.