As Katy Perry’s exit from ‘American Idol’ draws closer and closer, her fellow judges share what they’ll miss most about the ‘Roar’ singer and who should take her place as a judge. I’m considering what I’m thinking.
Speaking to Fox News Digital at the “American Idol” Top 10 Tastemakers event in Los Angeles on Monday, Lionel Richie said there’s something special about the dynamic between Perry and fellow judge Luke Bryan. I looked back on the moment I realized it was true.
“Katie is amazing,” Richie said. “In the first season, she instantly turned me into a mom, dad, and grandma and was like, ‘What are you doing? You shouldn’t do that in public.'” It’s all about adults. It came out from. Then Luke came over and started saying something. But then I got to a point where it calmed down. Papa Bear and I have children. ”
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Katy Perry announced in February that this season would be her last as a judge on American Idol. (Disney/Eric McCandless/Getty Images)
“I’ll miss her when she’s gone. It would be hard to find someone with that kind of sense of humor,” he added.
There’s no one to replace Perry, but Richie does have one person he’d like to see in his role: Taylor Swift.
“Taylor Swift, if you’re listening outside, this is a great place to stay,” he said. “Luke and I would love to have you join us.”
Lionel Richie wants Taylor Swift to join him as a judge on American Idol. (Getty Images)
In February, Perry, who began serving as a judge on American Idol during the 16th season in 2018, announced her plans to retire from the singing competition after this season.
“I think this is probably my last show, my last season of Idol,” Perry announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
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“I mean, I love ‘Idol’ so much…It connected me to the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat.” she added, winking at the host.
Brian admitted that he had a certain perception of who Perry was before the show started, but he grew up to know the real Perry and loves the friendships they’ve formed over the past seven years. .
Luke Bryan says he will miss Katy Perry ahead of her exit from “American Idol.” (Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
“I’m going to miss how much my personality and hers matched,” he told FOX News Digital. “There’s no stress in the way she and I talk on the show. Last night, she and I had a heated argument and then we didn’t care about it. Some people say, ‘We never really tried to outdo each other’s stardom or step on each other’s toes in those seven years. We tried to have fun and rebrand the show into something that a lot of people want to come and see.”
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“Being on this show, I recognized Katy Perry,” he added. “Even though she’s leaving this show, Katie’s beauty is who she is. We’ve had so many great conversations over the years, our differences and everything, everything. It was always like, “It should be a great conversation. I’d like to tell her things.” It would enlighten her, and she would enlighten me about things I didn’t know. . ”
“We grew up as friends. Me and Lionel were there the entire time she was a mother,” he said. “I’m looking forward to her going out and doing what she wants to do, but I’m also looking forward to seeing her again somewhere.” [down the line] It’s a place we can visit and update on what’s going on. ”
Longtime host Ryan Seacrest shared Brian’s sentiments.
“She brought such incredible generosity, love, big heart and such spirit to the show,” he said. “We expect whoever comes in to have a similar impact.”
Katy Perry became a judge on American Idol in 2018. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
As for Perry, she said not only will she miss her fellow judges, but she will also miss seeing the inspiring stories and resilience of the contestants each season.
“I’m going to miss the way the story is told, the emotional background of all the kids, the struggles they go through and the hope they find,” Perry told Fox News Digital. “I’m going to miss watching them blossom one by one. I’m going to miss finding conferences for them. I’m going to miss them inspiring me. I’m going to miss hearing their stories. It’s incredible to hear and see their resilience.”
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As the season finale of Idol approaches, the question of who will replace Perry frequently comes up.
During an interview with Eh!news Perry said last week that he enjoyed having country music sensation Jelly Roll appear on the show and would love to see him sit alongside Richie and Brian.
American Idol judge Katy Perry wants Jelly Roll to replace her when she leaves the show. (Getty Images)
“I have to say, it was crazy when Jelly Roll came on the show,” she told the show. “I agreed with everything he said. He might run for president. He might be my pastor. I might go back to church for him. He could sell me anything.”
“It would be great to have Jerry on the show with one of these guys. I love you, Jerry!” she said.
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