is there an age limit for american idol
Hammondâs Emmy Handicaps: Actor In Comedy Series by by Nellie Andreeva â¢ tip. Larry Wilmore Exit Interview: Memories, Regrets & More by by Nellie Andreeva â¢ tip. 'American Idol' Lowers Eligibility Age Limit. For a second time in its run, Foxâs American Idol is expanding its eligibility age range. After stretching the upper age limit from 24 to 28 after the first 3 seasons, the Fox talent competition is now lowering the minimum age required from 16 to 15.