News

Former American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez won't replace Katy Perry on American Idol season 23, but might consider returning in the future. Jennifer doesn't have time to join American Idol season 23 due to tour & film commitments. Perhaps another former American Idol judge such as Simon Cowell should replace Katy Perry.

Former American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez says that the time isn't right for her to replace Katy Perry on the judging panel for season 23, but she'd be open to returning to the show in the future. Katy exited the reality singing competition series after the American Idol season 22 finale, during which Abi Carter was crowned the winner. She'd judged alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for seven seasons. Jennifer previously served as an American Idol judge during seasons 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15 (the final Fox season). She helped discover winners Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, and Trent Harmon.

"Not this year.

American Idol judge Katy Perry has announced that season 22 will be her last. Jennifer Lopez, a former judge on American Idol, is rumored to be Katy's replacement. American Idol might try to hire Taylor Swift as a judge.

American Idol season 22 will be Katy Perry's last, and now there are rumors that global pop star and former judge Jennifer Lopez will return to the show as her replacement. Katy joined the show in March 2018 when ABC revived it. American Idol had aired on Fox from June 11, 2002 to April 7, 2016 for 15 seasons. In its incredible run, the show has discovered superstars such as Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, and Adam Lambert. For American Idol season 22, the show welcomes back host Ryan Seacrest, and judges Katy, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.

According to DailyMail.com, American Idol insiders claim that the show hopes that Jennifer will return as a judge to take...

Music legend Tina Turner died on May 24, 2023, at the age of 83, and it's time to revisit some of the most memorable American Idol performances of her songs. Tina was a singer, dancer, and author. Audiences first fell in love with her when she was the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, and she later became an iconic solo artist. During her illustrious career, Tina earned three American Music Awards, seven Billboard Awards, eight Grammy Awards, three Grammy Hall of Fame Awards, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Throughout its 21 seasons, American Idol contestants have paid tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll with performances of her songs. Some memorable contestants who sang her songs were Naima Adedapo, Olivia Ximines, Layla Spring, and Todrick Hall. Although taking on a Tina Turner classic is a monumental task for any singer, the finalists enjoyed performing her songs because they're challenging and entertaining.

Before crowning its final champion, American Idol will welcome back two of its most successful victors.

Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.

More from TVLineLaw & Order Recruits Veep's Reid Scott as New Detective for Season 23, Replacing Jeffrey DonovanAhead of Cancellation, Yellowstone Was Set to Introduce a Long-Lost Dutton BrotherTVLine Items: BTS' New Docuseries, MasterChef Junior Holiday Promo and...