Is Luke Bryan leaving? American Idol next?
Reality show fans are starting to worry that the end of Idol it started.
With Katy Perry unexpectedly announcing her exit Earlier this year, the world turned its eyes to the country’s king sitting on the panel next to her.
Will Luke Bryan leave the show soon? More importantly, is it really his CHOICE?!
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Luke Bryan is leaving ‘American Idol’: Could he be fired in the new season?
Luke Bryan joined American Idol as a judge on season 16, alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.
The show was revived following its “farewell” season after fans demanded its return.
The trio are adored by fans, with many suggesting they are the perfect balance of judges.
But in February 2024, Katy Perry announced that the upcoming season of the show would be its last. The bombshell announcement was apparently made without any warning given to Luke and Lionel.
A few months later, Entertainment tonight spoke to Luke and he admitted that he didn’t know his fate with the show. In fact, no one knows who will be back next season!
“It was interesting,” the country star said of IdolChanges for the next season. “Disney has been very secretive with me, Lionel and (the host) Ryan (Seacrest). Right now, we haven’t heard what the story is about who’s going to be back, and if Lionel and I are going to be back. I think Disney is just trying to figure out what they want to do and we’re just sitting and waiting until they decide.”
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Luke Bryan May Actually Want to Quit ‘Idol’
After news of Katy’s departure, fans began circulating another interview Luke gave to Entertainment tonight in June 2023.
He confessed that he didn’t have a good work-life balance, especially when it came to spending time with his wife and children.
“I’m not really balancing it very well this year,” he shared. Referring to his wife, he added, “I’m like, ‘Honey, this is a tough year, we’re going to get through it and then we’re going to find a boat and go to the Caribbean or something.’”
As the rumor behind Katy’s exit suggests she hopes to have another baby with Orlando BloomSome wonder if the same could be said of Luke.
So maybe he’s ready to leave the show to spend more time with his family? If it’s a good thing for him, then we want that for him!
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When asked about this in 2023, he confessed that his plan was to remain “very active” professionally in 2024.
But besides that? All good things must come to an end, they say!
What about Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest?
Again, no official announcement has been made about anyone leaving the show.
Heck, ABC didn’t even confirm that Katy was leaving — but since she made the announcement herself, it’s pretty much a done deal.
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Despite Luke’s hunch, we think Lionel is pretty safe. As for Ryan Seacrest, with his new hosting gig Wheel of Fortune on the horizon, there is some noise that he may be leaving American Idol until the fall to focus on that.
On the other hand, the guy has juggled two TV shows before, and they were on different coasts! (RIP Kelly and Ryan…)
Chances are that since Idol is on the air, Seacrest will be in charge!
As for Luke, we hope that whatever happens, it’s for the best for everyone involved!