The country star reacted to ‘American Idol’ judge Katy Perry’s previous comment recommending him as her replacement following her exit from the show
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Jelly Roll has responded to Katy Perry suggesting him as her replacement on the American Idol judges panel
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“He could run for president, he could be my pastor,” she previously said. “He could sell me anything”
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Jelly Roll jokes he’s more than prepared to take over Perry’s spot next to Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan; he’s just waiting for the call
If ’s judges’ table has a spot for country star , he’s ready to step up for the gig.
The “Wild Ones” singer-songwriter, 39, was the first name that came to mind when asked current judge , 39, following her exit from the music competition series.
“I gotta say Jelly Roll was crazy when he came on the show,” she said on April 15. “I was convinced at anything he said. He could run for president, he could be my pastor, I might go back to church for him. He could sell me anything.”
She added, “To have any of these guys plus Jelly on the show would be amazing. I love you, Jelly!”
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According to Jelly Roll, he’s more than prepared to take over Perry’s spot next to judges and ; he’s just waiting for the call.
“Of course!” the singer when asked if he’d think about replacing her. “Consider?! I’ve accepted the job, and they haven’t offered it,” he said with a laugh.
The Grammy-nominated artist, who recently appeared as a guest mentor and performer on American Idol’s April 8 episode, had nothing but praise for Perry’s comments. The two ran into each other backstage at the in April, where Jelly Roll took home awards for best new artist in both the pop and country categories.
Recalling his recent encounter with Perry, Jelly Roll said, “When we were talking backstage the other day, she tells me this, just me and her, and my wife, of course, everybody’s watching. She says, ‘I’m telling you, you need to replace me.’”
“I always love people that are the same way publicly as they are privately,” he added. “’Cause some people will tell you how great you are privately but then won’t post your album. But it’s like, for her to then immediately, first interview she gets asked, brings me up, I’m like, ‘I love you, Katy!’”
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During a February appearance on , Perry announced that she was . “I think this probably will be my last show, my last season for Idol,” she confirmed. “I mean, I love Idol so much. It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat, you what I’m saying, Jimmy?”
The “Firework” singer also teased that she has more projects, including new music, in the works, adding, “It’s going to be a very, very exciting year, Jimmy, for all pop star girlies.”
As for Jelly Roll, he just completed his first 5K run on Tuesday, May 7, with his wife, , cheering him on the whole way. This summer, the “Sober” singer is set to perform at a few music festivals before he kicks off his in August. He’s also nominated in four categories at the 2024 , which takes place on Thursday, May 16, along with Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton and more.
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