American Idol season 24 began with a heartfelt tribute to late music supervisor Robin Kaye after she and her husband were killed in a double homicide last year. "Season 24 of American Idol: Dedicated to Robin Kaye," a tribute card read at the top of the premiere episode, which aired on ABC Monday, January 26. "We'll save you a seat.'" The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in July 2025 that Kaye and husband Tom Deluca were found dead in their Encino home from possible gunshot wounds after authorities received a request for a welfare check.