Why Pink Is Hesitant to Take Over Katy Perry's American Idol Seat (Exclusive)

Pink chats with ET's Denny Directo on the Paley Center red carpet for the premiere of the documentary, 'Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion.' The singer opens up about her friendship with the designer, sharing her favorite look she's worn by Bob over the years. Pink also reacts to the idea of taking over Katy Perry's spot as a judge on 'American Idol' when she leaves after this season ends. Plus, she dishes on her daughter, Willow, becoming her 'own bird' as she approaches her 13th birthday, chaperoning Willow's middle school dance and returning to the stage together when Pink goes back on tour this summer.

[@littleone7404]

Pink would be amazing as an American idol judge Always truthful and looking out for the best people

[@ssectorlap]

Yeah I’m interested of Pink as a judge too and I really want judges to properly judge contestants seriously cuz lately since 2018 it wasn’t very serious at all and most winners aren’t able to break in the industry (well because of Hollywood Records label)

[@joshuacoldwater]

@@ssectorlap It’s not on the record label. Hollywood Records, may not seem like it, but IS fully funded by Disney Music Group and Distributed by Universal Music Group. They have startup artists and after the first release the studio moves the artist into a different studio. The issue with almost ALL of the recent idol winners has been one very important factor- they can not WRITE an album. Kelly Clarkson has written 100 songs that have been number 1 on the Billboard Charts, only half of them did she actually perform. Jennifer Hudson is a writer. Fantasia is releasing an album every week. Carrie Underwood has 4 or 5 records stored. The people who make it aren’t the people who have a pretty face and sound good, you actually have to be talented. Especially in the music industry. Idol has decided to STOP handing out free passes, even to winners. You can have some help, but they put you on a strict timeline. If your album is not complete up to the standards of the industry- they will drop you. People like Kelly and Carrie walked in with books of music written. It isn’t good enough to sound really good singing someone else’s song, and not be able to write your own. It just doesn’t work.

[@chrissylee325]

I just love P!nk so much! She doesn't care what people think and she's beautiful on top of being extremely talented!

[@MadininaCarribean]

I like the complicity she has with her daughter.

[@JoyfulRelaxation22]

I like Pink's energy. What you see is what you get. No bullshitting around.

[@kennethdrake7686]

Love her authenticity

[@cinachandler6097]

Pink is incredible. Love her!❤

[@ithamarlowe6158]

Omg pink would be amazing as a judge

[@maryp6334]

Pink would be phenomenal. She is awesome!

[@vampirealexandr]

No doubt P!nk would be a great judge but it would be a cool full circle moment if Kelly Clarkson was a judge on Idol!

[@JoyfulRelaxation22]

But she has a talk show, so that might be a scheduling conflict.

[@shawnleong3605]

@@JoyfulRelaxation22 she can't either because she is contractually bound. Unless she ends her talk show.

[@keyondavis7241]

I feel like Pink would be a great pick!! I think she has the humor that Katy has and I think she would be an assertive judge

[@brandi.bw_89]

Yes! Please

[@zomkhize9420]

She will be amazing

[@charlesmckenna712]

Enjoyed it immensely thank you

[@charlesmckenna712]

The three best people pink share and Katie Livermore all CP x

[@Swishwish79]

Love my boo and her family 🩷

[@G2mxrZ]

PINK RULES!!!

[@nicolabooth4441]

Love ❤ her 💖🌸

[@MrNeilTV]

Pink would be the BEST judge… I would tune in for the first time in decades

[@armanabelino7517]

Pink the Queen ❤

[@joshuacoldwater]

P!nk is my favorite artist and one of my favorite humans, I genuinely hope that she steers clear of Idol.

[@dianetraughber9316]

I love love love Pink ... I hope she does take Katie's place if Katie leaves.

[@JVanProduction]

I would love to see Pink in that seat.

[@LeeleeGilbert]

She is so cool. Girl boss

[@GladyAliciaRosasLuque]

A pretty Nice CHOICE

[@Tobehonest327]

The best person at that table is Kelly Clarkson!!

[@erikm8372]

Oh, okay.

[@henrychenier3693]

The Kat is hard to replace! She is dam sexy and daring! She is pure and crazy! She is funny and talented! One of a kind of talent! ❤

[@freweinytsegay8294]

STAY SAFE PEOPLE TAKE CARE YOUR SELF ALL THE WOMEN PLEASE

[@lukeperry674]

Katy Perry is irreplaceable

[@christya2488]

Pink is far too cool to be a judge on American Idol. This show would have to get seriously better to be worthy of Pink.

[@SophiaPique]

Natasha❤

[@themusicfollows7594]

I think she'd be more comfortable on The Voice. Yes, it's more demanding, but The Voice coaches have more energy, I feel like. Instead of just sitting behind a desk.

[@danielobrien7695]

The fact she is so close with Ellen makes me think she’s not as nice as she portrays

[@hainsey123]

If Pink is going on American Idol to take over Katie Perry job i will watch it

[@dilldaffaofficial]

So basically pink is saying tall is the best version of you

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

She would be great, but I also think Lady Gaga would be a great replacement! She’s an amazing artist, performer, and singer and can be hilarious and also a great mentor. Would love to see her on AI as a permanent judge.

[@rogersmith7808]

I havent watched AI in years but would again if Pink was on it.

[@kumottakun6089]

Bring back mariah and nicki 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lmacdonald1281]

Athletic people would lose their minds sitting for hours

[@lflagr]

Am I the only one who didn't realize American Idol is still on lol

[@jking-]

You been living under a rock

[@flightlessbird1892]

False advertising much? I’m glad she’s not doing it, hate American Idol

[@Lynda957]

Can’t imagine Pink doing idol. It’s too scripted and rehearsed. She would hate to abide by network TV rules

[@jking-]

You right but what if they pay her katy perry salary ... would she still do it? Katy was getting paid $15 million to do idol i think

[@maverickhanecak1682]

P!nk wants to surpass Katy

[@JoyfulRelaxation22]

Says.... no one except you 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

[@maverickhanecak1682]

Hardy har har, @@JoyfulRelaxation22

[@peacethroughstrength172]

From PA to JLo to KP, its gonna have to be another beautiful woman. Ya cant have 3 men up there lol, negative.

[@JorgeAzapata726]

These 2 are dudes! Cher Pink

[@erikm8372]

You’re dumb. You forgot to say “and”. Cher “and” Pink.

[@quivari25]

Really? How?

[@JoyfulRelaxation22]

Got any actual hard proof? Files, legal documents? Honestly, I don't give a shit. Doesnt affect my life in any way shape or form. 🤷🏼‍♂️ They have talent and work hard. All that matters.

[@brocallme47]

What’s is this

[@erikm8372]

Are you high

[@truthhurtz8517]

Kate Perry's music sucks..

[@Lennox2638]

So does pink’s for that matter

[@truthhurtz8517]

@@Lennox2638 That's a lie. Her R&B music is fire...🔥🔥🎵🎵

[@LewisPerry2001]

@@truthhurtz8517Nobodies music sucks. It’s just your preferable preference in terms of genre. I find your comment to be very biased, so therefore nobody is gonna take you seriously sweetheart. Katy Perry has some of the best pop songs in the music industry, and there’s nothing disputing that, now sit down on your chair and be quiet.

[@LewisPerry2001]

@@Lennox2638P!NK has beautiful lyricism in her songs. Yet again you guys are just being biased. It’s pathetic.

[@truthhurtz8517]

@LewisPerry2001 Kate Perry can't sing, and her lollipop bubble gum music sucks..

[@stacer3404]

That is a man, not a woman.

[@JorgeAzapata726]

Also Cher is a dude. There are two videos where she says she’s a rich man supposedly joking

[@erikm8372]

So… you believe every joke you hear? Wow. That’s the state of the union today, I guess-gullible MFers. Maybe get out more, and you won’t be so easily duped by simple jokes… 🫤

[@quivari25]

​@JorgeAzapata614 how do we know that?