Katy Perry, Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Have a good time ‘Idol’s Anniversary – Hollywood Life

American Idol has been a actuality TV staple for over twenty years. To rejoice the present’s twenty first birthday, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie attended an epic celebration, the place in addition they introduced who’s invited the Hollywood present for the present’s new season in New Orleans on Sunday, October 9. Every holding a ticket with the phrase “You’re Invited” on it, the trio all appeared extremely celebratory.

All three judges walked the purple carpet collectively. Katy, 37, was completely beautiful in a black mini-dress with a white, fluffy trim, which additionally went round her neck. The singer’s grey boots matched the costume’s trim, as she strutted down the purple carpet. Luke, 46, embraced his traditional nation type with a darkish pair of denims and a deep blue button-down shirt. Lionel, 73, saved it easy in an all-black outfit with an orange jacket over it.

All three hosts appeared completely satisfied to be reunited for the event. Whereas the present is gearing up for the subsequent season, the American Idol social media accounts and web site have been encouraging followers and aspiring idols to audition for the present’s subsequent season. The final season got here to an finish in November 2022, when Noah Thompson received the long-running competitors. After he received, judges spoke to reporters, together with HollywoodLife, about why he was so well-liked. “He got here in because the underdog, the unassuming man. He didn’t see it coming. America didn’t see it coming,” Luke defined shortly after the win.

American Idol first premiered again in June 2002. Whereas the present has gone by a plethora of various judges over time, it’s been a success because it first aired. Talking of Idol’s early days, the unique trio of judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul all reunited again in September to rejoice season one winner Kelly Clarkson getting her personal star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame.