Luke Bryan is gearing up for the upcoming season of "American Idol" and contemplating who will fill Katy Perry's vacant judge seat. In an interview with Billboard, Bryan mentioned names like Pink, Miley Cyrus, and Meghan Trainor as potential replacements. While Perry announced her departure in 2024 after seven seasons, artists like Pink and Trainor have expressed interest in joining the show. Bryan acknowledged the challenge of finding someone to match Perry's presence but trusts that producers are working hard to identify the right fit. Suggestions for Perry's replacement include singer LeAnn Rimes and country star Jelly Roll, as proposed by former contestants and Perry herself. Despite the anticipation around the new judge, Bryan and Lionel Richie remain uncertain about their return to the show, with Disney keeping details under wraps.