Once, Twice, Three Times a…Judge! Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest will return for their third season of American Idol together on ABC. Radio host Bobby Bones returns as mentor to the contestants. Auditions for the upcoming season have been taking place since July 23rd, and the show will debut sometime next Spring.
Last year, Luke was excited to return to the show for the second season, because he knew what to expect.
“I’m more excited this year because I know what to expect. I’m not going to be scared the whole time. The fact that me and Lionel and Katy and Ryan we have one season under our belt; we know how much we can have fun with one another. We know how serious the contestants take it. We’re excited. I mean, I know we’re more excited than last year, just because we know what to expect, and it’s gonna be a lot of surprises and a lot of fun.”
The Georgia native and four-time Entertainer of the Year says he loves being a judge on the show and helping make dreams come true. “We love the role – me and Katy and Lionel and Ryan – we’re having a great time doing this. If we weren’t having a good time, it would change the whole dynamic. To be able to facilitate these kids’ dreams is very special.”
Luke, who is closing in on Top 5 with his latest smash “Knockin’ Boots,” takes his Sunset Repeat Tour to Bangor, Maine on Thursday (August 8th).
The trio is getting back together! Ready for another season of laughs, tears and wigs flying on @AmericanIdol. Get out there and audition! You never know, #TheNextIdol could be you… pic.twitter.com/TNwHZNrcRV
— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) August 5, 2019
New season, let’s go! So excited to be heading back to @AmericanIdol along side @KatyPerry & @LukeBryanOnline! Time to find another superstar! 🌟#TheNextIdol pic.twitter.com/DDFw9559Fx
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) August 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/katyperry/status/1158408706641371136
Audio / LUKE BRYAN IS EXCITED ABOUT RETURNING TO AMERICAN IDOL.
DownloadLuke Bryan (entering 2nd season of American Idol) OC: …a lot of fun. :30
“Second season of Idol – I’m more excited this year because I know what to expect. I’m not going to be scared the whole time. The fact that me and Lionel and Katy and Ryan we have one season under our belt; we know how much we can have fun with one another. We know how serious the contestants take it. We’re excited. I mean, I know we’re more excited than last year, just because we know what to expect, and it’s gonna be a lot of surprises and a lot of fun.”
Audio / LUKE BRYAN SAYS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF AMERICAN IDOL IS THE CONTESTANTS.
DownloadLuke Bryan (American Idol about the contestants) OC: …very special. :42
“It’s always about the contestants. That’s what makes the show fun for us – the surprises, the talent, the youthfulness of the talent. I mean, we have so many 15, 16, 17-year-olds that are unbelievable, and watching them handle the pressure and have fun and the tears and the joy and the smile and all that. So, we’re loving it. We love the role – me and Kay and Lionel and Ryan – we’re having a great time doing this. If we weren’t having a good time, it would change the whole dynamic. To be able to facilitate these kids’ dreams is very special.”
