Katy Perry will be temporarily replaced by ‘big time’ guest judge on American Idol
Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will be temporarily replaced by ‘big time’ guest judges on American Idol, according to Luke Bryan.
The 46-year-old country singer, who also serves as a judge on the long-running program, previously spoke to Entertainment Tonight during the Stagecoach Festival on Saturday to promote the upcoming appearance of the guest performers.
The California Gurls singer, who recently attracted controversy for ‘mom-shaming’ an American Idol contestant, and Richie are set to perform at The Coronation Concert of King Charles III.
When Bryan was asked to give fans a bit of information about the guest judges, the singer remained tight-lipped.
The singer-songwriter stated: ‘It’s big time. It’s big time, but I cannot tease.’
Stepping away: Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will be temporarily replaced by ‘big time’ guest judges on American Idol, according to Luke Bryan; she is seen in April
The television personality did, however, express that the guest judges’ influence was felt by several of the program’s contestants.
He stated: ‘The people that we have filling in, contestants have used their songs many, many times. A lot more than mine!’
When Bryan was pressed for further information, he quipped: ‘I’m already lucky to keep being a part of this show, you’re not getting me kicked off.’
Perry and Richie were revealed to have been added to the lineup of The Coronation Concert earlier this month.
Artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Take That are also scheduled to perform during the event.
Thousands of guests are expected to attend King Charles’ coronation, including First Lady Jill Biden, who will serve as a representative of the United States.
The Dark Horse singer, 38, previously spoke to Entertainment Tonight regarding her appearance at The Coronation Concert and joked that a ‘hologram’ was developed to fill in for her on American Idol.
The hitmaker went on to speak about her connection to King Charles, with whom she has worked on various charitable efforts.
Featured guests: The California Gurls singer and Richie are set to perform at The Coronation Concert of King Charles III; Richie is seen earlier this month
Staying quiet: When Bryan was asked to give fans a bit of information about the guest judges, the singer remained tight-lipped; he is seen with Perry, Richie and Ryan Seacrest earlier this month
Building the hype: The television personality did, however, express that the guest judges’ influence was felt by several of the program’s contestants
Opening up: The hitmaker went on to speak about her connection to King Charles, with whom she has worked on various charitable efforts; they are seen in 2020
‘I’m grateful I get to go. I met His Majesty to be a few years ago and he named me as one of the ambassadors to his organization, The British Asian Trust.’
The singer added ‘I’m also an ambassador for UNICEF, and it really aligned with my values.’
Perry also described her opportunity to perform at the upcoming concert as ‘so cool.’
The Coronation Concert is currently scheduled to take place on May 7.