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Cape Town – The American Idol revival has added two new judges to the panel.
CinemaBlend reports that Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan have been confirmed as judges.
Bryan took to Twitter to share the news in a heartfelt message to his fellow judges and contestants.
It’s official. @AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/930zc5YB2Z
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) September 29, 2017
Richie also tweeted a video sharing the exciting news.
Say HELLO to your new judges of @AmericanIdol on @ABCNetwork!@KatyPerry, @LukeBryanOnline & host @RyanSeacrest #TheNextIdol #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/vc6S7s8b35
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) September 30, 2017
The pair will join Katy Perry who was announced earlier and Ryan Seacrest returns as host.
Perry also tweeted her excitement at the news.
SO excited, I feel like DANCING ON THE CEILING. Time to KICK THE DUST UP?@lukebryanonline @lionelrichie let's do this @AmericanIdol thing ???? https://t.co/inaClxs6Of
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) September 29, 2017
According to Deadline the three will make their first official appearance together on 4 October on ABC’s GMA show.
The nationwide auditions kicked off in August and is expected to run until October.
Hey hey SHREVEPORT! The Idol bus is in town. Find us for a selfie and tag #TheNextIdol pic.twitter.com/dYmv41sRjZ
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) September 3, 2017
The show is set to air sometime in 2018.
