'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.

[@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!

[@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 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂💚💚😅😅💚💚💚💚😅💚💚💜💜😅😅💚💚💚💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️❤️💜🌺😈🌺❤️👍❤️🌺❤️👍👍👍👍💜❤️🌺😈💜🌺💜🌺🌺🌺💜😀💜😃💜💃😀😃💜😅💜💜💜😀😀💜🌺🌺💚💚💚💚😅🤍🎉😅💚😀🤍💚😅

[@My_chapters]

Alejandro... stole my heart ❤️

[@cynthiamatthews7655]

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

[@chasingghostsallnight3442]

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

[@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 🤔🔑🎶🎤👍💕🌟

[@MVEProducties]

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+

[@89design9]

Alejandro..nuff said

[@cloudydaez]

Agree!!!

[@earthwarrior6533]

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

[@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.

[@chloesteele841]

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

[@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".

[@aboundinhope]

The BEST ever line up of judges for American Idol!

[@mlptlp]

Wonderful judges. Big fan of Lionel Richie

[@donalsaragih6505]

The best Judges so far!

[@michellemoore1442]

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

[@victoriaa1605]

Best judges of Idol ever. Period.

[@raisa_cherry33]

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

[@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.

[@wendygreen4234]

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

[@jrbland18]

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

[@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.

[@reynaldoflores6412]

Love richie, the wisdom

[@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!!! 💔😢😡

[@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.

[@ronalynbautista5999]

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

[@sachin_chhetri753]

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

[@jrbland18]

They make a GREAT JUDGE PANEL.

[@JD-ow6sc]

I think everyone needs a Lionel Richie in their life

[@gibransanchez1790]

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

[@charleskim1540]

i love katy perry and all her music.

[@someonenew5198]

Best judges of all time!!!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

What a great group of judges.

[@moniquevanlieshout1111]

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

[@gabbya6523]

I love Luke Bryan

[@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?😂

[@Kendra567]

ALEJANDRO ❤️

[@abdelrhmanm-noor847]

Take the music to onther level 🔥💞

[@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.

[@danielsplaylist8490]

Great Chemistry. Amazing Chemistry.

[@kristysmythers5102]

Best judges ever..

[@cin_x5579]

They really do make a great American Idol team!

[@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..

[@wilheminarufaro8131]

best judges ever best team

[@sharrit805]

Alejandro ❤❤❤❤

[@ishitarawat9475]

They are so great together

[@justingutierrez3196]

I love this team the best

[@FromMaritzborough]

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

[@veroniquesanchez2451]

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

[@richarddodge9592]

WOW .... this was a really good SUMMARY of the year ...

[@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.

[@lisahernandez7609]

Only here for Alejandro..my idol👍🏼

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@danielsplaylist8490]

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

[@jadoo868]

They have amazing chemistry!!!

[@hearmenow909]

Best judges ever.

[@dustinhere1419]

katy perry is so beautiful i love her musiccc

[@gourabchettri1142]

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

[@cindicescon3149]

I love all of you. Your team is so amazing. I grew up on all types of music country most but love the jazz pop commodores Katy u are killing it. Love all u guys

[@marjetka01]

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

[@marygaynor7565]

❤ my favourite American idol judges

[@mig4mar]

Love these guys! I hope Alejandro makes it to NY on time!!!I hate flying too!!!!

[@barbaraproctor9836]

Iam fan of Luke Lino Kathy love them all

[@zharlou30Bacalso]

damn, i just came here because of alejandro aranda

[@janyam1955]

Alejandro that is all♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@glendawhirrell9846]

i just love this judges

[@sylvianavarro7438]

LIONEL KATY AND LUKE U ARE THE BEST..HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR.. ALEJANDRO LOVE YOU TOO..

[@1sunluvr]

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

[@walkingonkaty]

KP is queen

[@juniormilly3650]

Kitchen Patrol is rough

[@borndacatrash2280]

@@juniormilly3650 😂

[@capturethephotons2078]

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

[@karenwaddell9499]

Love Katy, lional and Luke

[@sparklelight]

Great sharing 💎

[@brandialexis8421]

Lol “text chain” 😂

[@karenhardie1132]

They are a good group of judges. Should include Adam Lambert in the list also with Clarkson, Underwood, and Hudson.

[@dailyshananigans]

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

[@LoveLife-yh7ke]

Alejandro is @ 6:01 thank me later

[@knightlifeproductions]

Thanks brotha.

[@latonejean3020]

Thank you!

[@aggieaggie9807]

Love Kety Perry 🤗❤️

[@markphillippareja7728]

I'm just here for Alejandro.

[@oliverberbana1596]

The best judges ever ❤️

[@rosaliaquebec4021]

Alejandro should win this competition

[@butt3rfly01madbish8]

I love them ❤

[@sh.sh.sh_1375]

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

[@musicman257]

Lionel seems to never age

[@vickypp8778]

pop QUEEN.

[@tamalabothell2179]

Alenjandro aranda aka @scarypoolparty love Tamala

[@richarddodge9592]

They are ALL good together ...

[@madxxx729]

Is it mee your looking forrrr😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌✨✨✨

[@barnpicks8884]

Alejandro is the reason why i watched AI this year

[@kk-ye5bl]

This is the perfect trio pls don't ruin it

[@sarahday9163]

Laine Hardy all the way

[@angelodejesus1952]

Alejandro Aranda!

[@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)

[@cliftinagraves3398]

Hopefully ABC will keep Idol on for years

[@wayneburks9877]

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

[@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

[@volosh67gayo49]

5:58 Alejandro

[@maloueyas9534]

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

[@Marinablue0C3n]

The POP Princess Katy Perry 👸