'American Idol's Luke Bryan Reveals Potential Stars in Talks to Replace Katy Perry as Judge'

Entertainment | July 1, 2024, 7:55 p.m.

Country star Luke Bryan recently revealed some names that have been in talks to potentially replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol. Artists such as Pink, Miley Cyrus, and Meghan Trainor have all been mentioned as possible candidates for the upcoming season. Bryan expressed that Disney has been tight-lipped about the future of the judging panel, leaving himself, Lionel Richie, and host Ryan Seacrest unsure about their return. Perry, Bryan, and Richie joined the show in Season 16, with Bryan praising Perry for being perfect for the job. While Perry announced her exit to focus on her music career, Trainor has expressed on Watch What Happens Live that being a judge on American Idol would be her dream job. Pink, however, has stated that she prefers her current job and does not enjoy potentially hurting people's feelings.