Paula Abdul Returns To ‘American Idol’ After Luke Bryan Tests Positive For COVID-19
Paula Abdul returned to American Idol as a guest judge judge this week, replacing Luke Bryan while he was out with COVID-19.
“The secret’s out… I’m beyond excited to make my return to the judges desk on @AmericanIdol TONIGHT‼️ Stay tuned at 8|7c on @abcnetwork,” Abdul wrote on Instagram.
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This was the first time Abdul has returned to the judges table since the show’s original run on Fox. Abdul judged alongside Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson from Seasons 1 through 8. Jackson surprised fans too by Facetiming into the show to chat with Abdul and host, Ryan Seacrest.
Bryan revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would be absent from the show on Twitter on Monday.
I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live @AmericanIdol show. I tested positive for COVID but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon.
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) April 12, 2021
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He tweeted again later that day wishing all of the contestants good luck.
Good luck to the #Top16 as tonight it becomes the #Top12. I sure am going to miss being there in person. Tune in tonight at 8/7c to find out who makes it to the next round. #AmericanIdol
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) April 12, 2021
The other shocking part of the episode was when Seacrest announced that Wyatt Pike would not be returning to the show, even after securing a top 12 spot.
“Before we get to the results, I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike will not be competing in the competition. He had to drop out, but we wish him the very best,” said Seacrest.
A source told Billboard that Pike dropped out for “personal reasons.”
The April 19 episode will feature America voting live for the top 9, while Monday’s episode will be the first-ever “Comeback Show.”
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