Luke Bryan on Possible Katy Perry American Idol Replacements

Luke Bryan teasing which mega pop star could possibly replace him katy perry As a judge American Idol,

“I have mentioned many names. I think pink The conversation is ongoing, Miley Cyrus The conversation is ongoing, Meghan Trainor “We’re in talks,” the 47-year-old country singer revealed. Board In a new interview published on Monday, July 1.

Noting that the process of selecting a new judge “has been interesting,” Bryan added, “It’s something that Disney has been very quiet about, both to me and with me. Lionel [Richie] And Ryan [Seacrest]. We don’t know yet who’s coming back and whether Lionel and I are coming back. I think Disney is just trying to figure out what they want to do and we’re just sitting and waiting for their decision.”

He added, “I think they’re working hard to find someone who can actually come in and do the job that Katie did.”

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Cyrus, 31, has the experience needed to fill Perry’s chair, as she previously coached on Season 11 and Season 13. soundMeanwhile, Pink, 44, has opened up about why she’s hesitant to take Perry’s seat. out of season 22 From the long-running singing competition.

“I don’t like hurting people’s feelings … I like my day job,” she explained Entertainment Tonight In June.

That same month, Trainor, 30, described the job as her “dream job” in an event. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,

“I’ve gone on every interview in the world and said this is my dream job, and I’ve emailed three amazing people who work in that world,” she told the host andy cohen. “I have begged for this jobI haven’t gotten any updates so check my emails, but this is my dream job. I want to drive to work [on] American Idol And then go home.”

Perry, 39, first indicated his decision To leave statue during an appearance Jimmy Kimmel Live! in February. She joined the judges’ panel during season 16 in 2018.

“I think this will probably be my last show, my last season… statueshe said. “I mean, I love statue So much. It has connected me to the heart of America, but I feel like I should go out and feel the pulse, what are you trying to say?

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Perry indicated that Brian and Richie, 75, were not aware of his decision at the time, saying, “Well, they’ll find out tonight. “They know I’ve made some plans for this year.”

In an interview Taste of the Country In April, Brian revealed that he wasn’t surprised The “Firework” singer’s decision to leave the show has left everyone shocked.

“I had heard whispers that she was thinking about it — it wasn’t a huge shock,” the “Bye Dirt” singer said. “I think she was just caught up in the moment [Jimmy] Kimmel announced that he was done.”