'Idol' judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie hint at awesome new talent

After taking on the iconic show for the first time last year, the three judges discuss what makes a successful contestant.

[@ettiencantero-nieves1582]

KATY PERRY! she so sweet and congrats on your engagement! These judges are the best from all seasons they all honest, sweet, kind, and funny! Definitely look forward on watching this season.

[@ctprocess]

I think it's great how these guys get along...the love and respect they show each other.

[@evangelinakuhni4924]

Alejandro aranda is the only reason I'm watching American idol. My heart comes alive when I hear alejandro perform.

[@pvmorgan340]

Evangelina kuhni me2!

[@chloesteele841]

Lionel, Katy and Luke are the cutest team I have ever seen. They are so fun!

[@aboundinhope]

The BEST ever line up of judges for American Idol!

[@wendygreen4234]

Super great panel. Their connection speaks loudly. I’m invested in them individually and as a whole.

[@zeestfaisal9000]

I’m honestly just waiting for Alejandro to win this American idol title , collaborate with other artists , release his album , just win it already dude

[@3manimaniac]

If you see AI lately, that is just for formality. Alejandro already won.

[@raisa_cherry35]

Haven't watched the whole season but i love this judge panel especially when the legendary Lionel Richie is there ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LOVER_LINK]

im just here for scarypoolparty

[@iamkindaMAC]

same

[@orugamanagement4993]

Yep!

[@bon3s994]

Just like when Lee Dewyze won he was the only reason i watched it all....AA will be the same reason haha...

[@shilohm6558]

Yasss! 🙌 I think we probably all are. Lol

[@knightlifeproductions]

Lmao yup.

[@ronalynbautista5999]

So glad to see katy perry happy .. and meet her extended family 😍😚 i love you katy . God bless you

[@gabbya6523]

I love Luke Bryan

[@charleskim1540]

i love katy perry and all her music.

[@jrbland18]

They make a GREAT JUDGE PANEL.

[@moniquevanlieshout1111]

I love all the judges it’s so to see everyone connecting

[@rafaeltorres2886]

What a great group of judges.

[@Sanchega]

Best line up on American Idol ever! Hope they do one more season together.

[@kristysmythers5102]

Best judges ever..

[@walkingonkaty]

KP is queen

[@juniormilly3650]

Kitchen Patrol is rough

[@borndacatrash2280]

@@juniormilly3650 😂

[@gourabchettri1142]

Katy is looking gorgeous in that pink dress....👸👸👸👸👸

[@TheSassynatz]

It’s amazing they mention Jennifer Hudson,it shows u can b a star ever bigger than the winner

[@earthwarrior6533]

Jennifer is waaaaay up there... Some other honorable mentions would've been Chris daughtry and Adam Lambert...

[@poodlegirl55]

@@earthwarrior6533 But Jennifer was kicked off in 7th place, was not a runner up so that is unusual. I can only think of Chris Daughtry in a similar situation.

[@marygaynor7565]

❤ my favourite American idol judges

[@aggieaggie9807]

Love Kety Perry 🤗❤️

[@marjetka01]

I simply love this hilarious trio. I would laugh with them hard all the way. I miss that kind of people

[@vickypp8778]

pop QUEEN.

[@kk-ye5bl]

This is the perfect trio pls don't ruin it

[@sparklelight]

Great sharing 💎

[@gaming_monster1.0-18]

Im seeing people i didn't even know get their start from American idol and immediately think. What if alejandro gets even more famous than them

[@maloueyas9534]

Judges of American idol is not beautiful person but great people...

[@Shamariah2011]

Who knows Ryan sea crest created the kardashian empire through its television reality series

[@pamelagerdan8835]

Laine Hardy hands up and down has the best voice and stage presence. He is the reason I am watching this season. He is the complete package of what talent is. 🎤🎸🎼🎵🎶🎻🎹🔥👈

[@marjoriebarnhill7097]

I totally enjoyed agree👍👍

[@BS-yt6en]

Jeremiah has like triple the vocal range.....

[@thebruteforce1]

He has that soul in his voice that goes beyond awesome!

[@huang4923]

Papa Lional🤣

[@sohaibshah686]

Who iam

[@JWAcal]

Light urself on fire? Hmmm. Hozier did it. Lol

[@mmb1572]

Idol had more superstars, The Voice had none..... Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Daughtry, Adam Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Tori Kelly, David Cook and more. Amazing artists have come from this show. I think the problem is the novelty has worn off... now the Voice is stealing Idol winners...

[@michaelbase9009]

Only talent up there is Lionel

[@kaw7760]

all of them has talent..

[@francesoconnor6562]

The judges don't know talent!! They let the best singer go and that is Jeremiah!!!

[@f.a.p.7228]

Lol. Orlando Bloom dun goofed. Katy is definitely gonna get fat really quick. You can see it right in this vid.

[@Csnumber1]

American Idol will ever be known as the show that "Presented" the world to Alejandro Aranda!! He is the single most talented artist to ever come through the show! I love how each one of the hosts are so humbled by Alejandro....we get to see them at the base level as artist....Thats when a great artist sees something even more special than themselves. Best year of talent ever this year!

[@paulocarvalho8541]

Cade foehner

[@Zipmegolden]

😵

[@connorhanlon1209]

American odd. CONNOR KATY PERRY LAST VEGAS PERRY PLAY SPA SOW Research world. Sam champion 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂💚💚😅😅💚💚💚💚😅💚💚💜💜😅😅💚💚💚💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️❤️💜🌺😈🌺❤️👍❤️🌺❤️👍👍👍👍💜❤️🌺😈💜🌺💜🌺🌺🌺💜😀💜😃💜💃😀😃💜😅💜💜💜😀😀💜🌺🌺💚💚💚💚😅🤍🎉😅💚😀🤍💚😅

[@chasingghostsallnight3442]

6:00 is why I'm here y'all. #AlejandroAranda 🙏🙏🙏

[@89design9]

Alejandro..nuff said

[@cloudydaez]

Agree!!!

[@cynthiamatthews7655]

The best judges ever!! Hated the other Idols judges, they were always belittling people. Not once have I heard these judges do that.

[@My_chapters]

Alejandro... stole my heart ❤️

[@mannyramos515]

They should rename American idol- scary pool party the ratings would go up!

[@chriskhaos17]

Manny Ramos the Alejandro Show featuring American Idol

[@trans-dragon877]

Yas!

[@orugamanagement4993]

He is a best! Unique skillful I want to see Alejandro touring! Must do master classes all over the world! Play his music with a full orchestra! He is a genius!

[@B_Bodziak]

I absolutely love Alejandro, but I have to say that I do not like the name "Scary Pool Party".

[@530MAIDU]

These judges are so Incredible and than Mr. Lionel Richie has the “best mentee”. Alejandro is a “Super star” so everyone needs to watch this amazing singer on this show to see the reason , why he’s VIRAL ...WOW it’s going to hit everyone so hard...if he hasn’t been scooped up already by a producer!!! He’s a musical GENIUS...I’m avidly watching just to catch a glimpse of his Talent... He’s doubly blessed by Almighty HIMSELF 🤔🔑🎶🎤👍💕🌟

[@moow950]

Lionel is a down to earth and honest man. Great human being and legendary artist.

[@B_Bodziak]

@LMS01 I had no idea he was approaching 70. That's incredible. Even if he had "work" done, you (I) cannot tell. Even full-on facelifts cannot hide a few telltale signs of age (ie, the neck area and the hands), and he shows absolutely no signs of his current age. To me he looks just as youthful as he did in his music videos of the late 70s/early 80s.

[@silvio.r8443]

He's the Papa to all.

[@sharonramey6839]

​@@silvio.r8443 qqq+q+

[@reynaldoflores6412]

Love richie, the wisdom

[@stephaniewilliams2255]

This is the difference: these judges are also artists. They completely understand the AI hopefuls from a performer's point of view, which is something that a "producer-only" can't do. Simon would have likely been dismissive of Alejandro ( I can just hear him always saying "It's a SINGING competition!") and not recognize the beauty of his more subtle vocal style. American Idol is no longer just a "singing competition". It has evolved into an artist's competition, and it will be all the better for it.

[@donalsaragih6505]

The best Judges so far!

[@earthwarrior6533]

These judges are why I still want to watch american idol... Love the authenticity...

[@camw8180]

Katy Perry makes American idol alive

[@mamzersdream1]

Get some testosterone in your life sissy.

[@jacobbeast2157]

@@mamzersdream1 It looks transgender 😂

[@ashtonb7931]

Chucky Justice it’s 2019 and we still homophobic lmfao

[@ashtonb7931]

Jacob Beast you thought that was funny, huh?

[@mamzersdream1]

@@ashtonb7931 Shut up crybully

[@LoveLife-yh7ke]

Alejandro is @ 6:01 thank me later

[@knightlifeproductions]

Thanks brotha.

[@latonejean3020]

Thank you!

[@Kendra567]

ALEJANDRO ❤️

[@abdelrhmanm-noor847]

Take the music to onther level 🔥💞

[@poodlegirl55]

I haven't watched Idol in many years, but this mix of judges is awesome and the talent this year is off the charts. Sometimes just being seen is enough in this age of KZbin stars. They show clips of past stars, but don't forget Jennifer Hudson was booted early, she only finished 7th. Which I still attribute to the fact that the midwest was having horrible storms and power outages and no one in the Chicago area could vote that night.

[@fortworth5895]

Let's see if these judges can be fair and put Alejandro through. I said last year that it was my last year and I didn't watch the first two weeks, of this season, but my son told me to watch I had to see it because of that awesome, incredible, talented Alejandro. I am hoping this time they will be true to themselves to put this first Latino with pure talent through. Elaine had his chance already and he doesn't have one original song..

[@sharrit805]

Alejandro ❤❤❤❤

[@BBQ092506]

The first time AI panel has judges who do not have egos to deal with that is why they all jive.. They are all real and know what they are doing since all of them went through the hunger years.

[@michellemoore1442]

I do agree one of the best panel of judges thus far on American Idol. They make the show funny and entertaining.

[@JD-ow6sc]

I think everyone needs a Lionel Richie in their life

[@noemihudson1257]

pop princess? pop queen!

[@isabelcortazar6721]

I thought the same thing!!

[@LloydEmmanuelVLOGS]

I agree with you

[@fabianquiros2]

Shut the fuck up! Show some respect for Madonna

[@noemihudson1257]

Fabs Lml lol

[@richmondnazman]

Madonna is pop Granny

[@jrbland18]

Lionel is a TRYE LEGEND OF MUSIC. HE HAS PRODUCED, WRITTEN, AND SANG. ALSO WITH A GROUP.

[@mlptlp]

Wonderful judges. Big fan of Lionel Richie

[@SC-uq2jf]

Several things come to mind here. Obviously Laine is talented, handsome, and has stage presence; in contrast to how performers are packaged by this type of platform, Laine is also shy and endearing, qualities the corporate suits will [unfortunately] wash away because they will try to morph this sweet young man into a sex symbol palatable for BOTH tweens and consumers of any gender or orientation over 18 because he has marketability across the board ... they will have a larger share of the market if they [ keep his Asian ethnicity in the background, and whitewash him for the Southern and Midwestern White Bible Belt, hence his mention of wearing a suit to church, checked off that box ]. As an African American female, I recall how Whitney Houston was "White washed" and watered down to be palatable across the board or mainstreamed by Clive Davis ...her Gospel background was ERASED from her sound, [I am no Bible thumper] , however, we see how that ended. Laine Hardy has a sultry, guttural , soulful voice, let's hope that he has someone around him who will let him stay the way HE wants to perform, NOT conform to a cookie cutter version of how the industry wants to MARKET him like a piece of meat. Please stop saying he is the reincarnation of Elvis, he is an artist in his own right who is also a singer/ songwriter...[ like an Elton John, Carly Simone, Jim Croce , etc ] If anything the focus should be on his talent as a performer and his ability to write his own material [ which means ROYALTIES and LONGEVITY, he can perform and also write for other artists ] in a very fickle and superficial industry, diversification is the key to survival. Kelly Clarkson won AI in 2002, yet she just got out of the AI contract 2 YEARS AGO ! Basically they own his career until his contract is up.... he is too young to be touring nonstop to promote the AI brand, if anything, Alejandro, who is also EXTREMELY talented , got the better of the deal , because he is also a singer/songwriter who got to promote his own material exclusively on the show, and he is NOT bound to an American Idol contract for the next 16 years as a winner. Hopefully Laine had legal representation to thoroughly research how binding the contract was, if it is anything like the one Kelly Clarkson signed...indentured servitude to the music industry is so early 2000, with artists now self-publishing and downloading their OWN material WITHOUT the middle man [AI] . Anyway, I wish him all the best of life and success in his future endeavors. He really moved me with all of his performances, especially his rendition of "The Weight" sung as a duet with celebrity guest Ellie King, [ actor < Rob Schneider's daughter , who at 29 has the vocal strength of a Phoebe Snow and Janis Joplin, rolled into one ], Ellie and Laine, both have Fillipino roots, I love that our country produces such wonderful music , from our DIVERSE fellow Americans. Sidebar: the personal stories in this segment had me teary, the suicides of his brothers broke my heart for this young man; we lost a 22 year old nephew and still grieve for him.

[@zharlou30Bacalso]

damn, i just came here because of alejandro aranda

[@someonenew5198]

Best judges of all time!!!

[@sarahday9163]

Laine Hardy all the way

[@danielsplaylist8490]

Great Chemistry. Amazing Chemistry.

[@wilheminarufaro8131]

best judges ever best team

[@lisahernandez7609]

Only here for Alejandro..my idol👍🏼

[@veroniquesanchez2451]

I luv Alejandro....i wish i was 24...lol...i hope he tours new mexico...

[@jaghdkolu3380]

Love you katy❤️❤️❤️you are Hollywood star❤️❤️❤️the best

[@mamzersdream1]

Cornball

[@jaghdkolu3380]

@@mamzersdream1 sorry but I don't understand🙏🙏

[@jaghdkolu3380]

@Renee O'Shea nut??? Are you kidding me?😂

[@janyam1955]

Alejandro that is all♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@june049]

These are the BEST JUDGES hands down. They are just magical together. They are sincere, honest and really interested in these kids. They never humiliate them like former judges have done in the past. The show has also improved greatly. The new format is wonderfully entertaining. I hope they stay for a long time. Idol has been reborn. Katy is so cookoo, but LOVE HER.

[@estrellaprivada3564]

I think that Luke Bryan humiliated a young Cowboy by talking about the holes in his boots and making him show them to the camera....And Then giving the boy his own boots on camera!! He could have done that privately!!! 💔😢😡

[@capturethephotons2078]

Every video i look at about American Idol has a comment about Alajandro. No way lane really one.

[@markphillippareja7728]

I'm just here for Alejandro.

[@justingutierrez3196]

I love this team the best

[@dustinhere1419]

katy perry is so beautiful i love her musiccc

[@rosaliaquebec4021]

Alejandro should win this competition

[@ishitarawat9475]

They are so great together

[@sachin_chhetri753]

These is one of the best judges..only the reason why I watch American idol

[@cin_x5579]

They really do make a great American Idol team!

[@albertalbert5612]

Katy Perry shut up ..I want to hear loinel richie the real artist.

[@danielsplaylist8490]

The Idol family looks so ... ahhhhh. Gotta taste the feeling.

[@sh.sh.sh_1375]

Poor Luke struggling to be heard 😂 as Katy constantly interrupts lol

[@1sunluvr]

Just clicked on this hoping to see a clip of AWESOME Alejandro! And it's there, but waaaaay too short...

[@hearmenow909]

Best judges ever.

[@MarkusHeimy]

Once again the judges made the best artist on the show, the loser. They talk them up so much, the country gets sick of it and vote the underdog. The same thing happened to Adam Lambert.

[@barnpicks8884]

Alejandro is the reason why i watched AI this year

[@tamalabothell2179]

Alenjandro aranda aka @scarypoolparty love Tamala

[@barbaraproctor9836]

Iam fan of Luke Lino Kathy love them all

[@Marinablue0C3n]

The POP Princess Katy Perry 👸

[@karenwaddell9499]

Love Katy, lional and Luke

[@angelodejesus1952]

Alejandro Aranda!

[@snoopygirl4608]

Katy 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹

[@wayneburks9877]

I guess we'll have to see who becomes the real American Idol Alejandro

[@FromMaritzborough]

I became a big Luke Bryan fan cos of American Idol he is on my heavy rotation on Spotify

[@brandialexis8421]

Lol “text chain” 😂

[@volosh67gayo49]

5:58 Alejandro

[@jaelleerica]

First of all i just want so badly to be a part of the judgementals text group. Second- alejandro- enough said.

[@dailyshananigans]

Did anyone else get goosebumps listening to Kelly, Carrie, and jennifer?

[@deedees944]

it’s amazing girl Deirdre Sheehan Should American Idol it’s American Dream to me all everything Meeting Luke Bryan emotional America idol Deirdre Sheehan)