Ryan Seacrest will continue to emcee.
Liebe ended up exiting the reality competition during the first episode of Hollywood week.
Auditions kick off Wednesday, Aug. 2 with the return of the live virtual nationwide search for contestants.
‘American Idol’ stars Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke BryanABC/Gavin Bond
American Idol is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television.
Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.
