Carrie Underwood 'to replace Katy Perry on American Idol'
Carrie Underwood looks set to takeover from Katy Perry on the next series of 'American Idol'.
Carrie Underwood is said to be replacing Katy Perry on the next season of 'American Idol'.
The 41-year-old country star won the fourth season of the singing competition in 2005 and is said to have been chosen to sit in the 39-year-old pop star's chair for the next series alongside Lionel Richie, 75, and Luke Bryan, 48.
An official announcement is expected later today (01.08.24), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Luke previously claimed Pink, Miley Cyrus and Meghan Trainor had all been "in talks" for the job.
He told Billboard: "I think Pink has been in the talks, Miley Cyrus has been in the talks, Meghan Trainor has been in the talks."
Luke thinks the 'I Kissed a Girl' singer will be a hard act to follow.
He said: "Katy was really perfect for that job, and I think they’re just working real hard to find somebody that can really come in and do the job that Katy did."
Pink previously seemed to rule herself out of the judging role earlier this year.
She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I don't like hurting people's feelings... I like my day job.”
By contrast, Meghan would jump at the chance to be a judge and admitted she has "begged" to be considered.
She told 'Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen': “I’ve done every interview in the world and said that that is my dream job, and I have emailed three awesome people who work in that world who don’t really have the final say … but I have begged for this job … it’s my favourite show — I’ve watched it since I was a child.”
There is no official word yet ABC.
Katy said she wanted a woman to replace her, but if not, she suggested Jelly Roll.
She told E! News: "That would be too many men, let's be honest.
"But we love Jelly Roll, and I'd love for him to be on this show whenever it's appropriate."
The 'Woman's World' singer quit the TV show earlier this year to focus on other career opportunities.
