Ryan Seacrest and Katy Perry. Bryan Steffy/Getty Pictures for Clear Channel
Ryan Seacrest assured American Idol viewers that Katy Perry will exit with a roar.
The Sunday, Could 19 season finale is not going to solely crown a brand new winner, it is going to mark the ultimate look of Perry, 39, on the judges’ desk.
“She’s gonna carry out,” Seacrest, 49, informed Leisure Tonight on Tuesday, Could 16. ‘We’re gonna have fun her all night time.”
Perry joined American Idol alongside judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan when the present was revived on ABC in 2018. Each Richie, 74, and Bryan, 47, will stay on the present when it returns for its twenty third season, and its eighth on ABC.
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“It’s been a unbelievable seven years together with her, so unhappy to see her go,” Seacrest mentioned. “Everyone knows one another very, very nicely. The judges have such a tremendous chemistry.”
Regardless of the lack of Perry, Seacrest — who has hosted American Idol since its first season in 2002 — has been round lengthy sufficient to not fear about what comes subsequent.
“The present, by its existence, has at all times advanced into the subsequent chapter,” he mentioned. “And we’re gonna do it once more.”
As for who may take Perry’s highly-coveted spot, Seacrest confirmed “no choice has been made.” Nonetheless, he did tease, “I do know some issues, however I worth my job an excessive amount of to screw it up.”
Whereas he saved his lips sealed a couple of alternative being named, Seacrest mentioned “I can let you know information has to return fairly quickly.”
“It’s such a tremendous alternative for us to place somebody in that seat as a result of it brings one thing new,” he continued. “And likewise for the individual — they’re subsequent to Lionel, a legend, and Luke’s antics. It’s not a tricky gig, it’s a enjoyable gig.”
Jim Carrey’s daughter, Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter and extra celeb children have tried out for American Idol. The comic’s then-26-year-old, Jane, auditioned for the ABC present in 2012. Whereas the waitress made it to Hollywood Week on the time, she was reduce after performing “Wanting Out My Again Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. “I freaked out […]
Whereas rumors swirl about who will take Perry’s spot, Richie lately expressed hope that the unique American Idol winner may return residence. After posting a photograph with Kelly Clarkson by way of Instagram in April, Richie pleaded with Clarkson, 42, to affix him as a colleague.
Katy Perry. Disney/Eric McCandless
“Kelly, for those who don’t have the rest to do, I’d wish to drop that on the market,” Richie informed Leisure Tonight. “Large fan!”
In the meantime, Perry has advocated for nation music star Jelly Roll to take the gig, telling E! Information in April, “He may run for president, he may very well be my pastor, I would return to church for him. He may promote me something.”
The three-hour American Idol season 22 finale — that includes finalists Abi Carter, Will Moseley and Jack Blocker — airs on ABC Sunday, Could 19 at 8 p.m. ET.
