Luke Bryan Has One Major Problem With Being An American Idol Judge

Posted by Tandra Barner on Thursday, May 23, 2024

Luke Bryan has been a judge on "American Idol" since the show's revival in 2018, so he's no stranger to the demands of the position. During his tenure, he has won hearts with his positive attitude and encouraging judging style. As a five-time Country Music Entertainer of the Year with 30 No. 1 hits, according to Music Row, it's safe to say he's the country music expert on the show, too.

But the singer-songwriter has certainly made some comments he regrets during his run with "Idol." Who could forget his slip of the tongue about "tying up" Katy Perry (as reported by USA Today)? And he's no stranger to catching hot takes from the show's fans on his Instagram posts, regularly asking fans for their thoughts and just as easily catching heat for the judges' decisions. 

Along with the demanding schedule of the show, he's still found time to continue writing, recording, and touring new music. There's no doubt he's got a full plate — canceled concerts aside, he's widely considered one of the hardest working people in country music, something he told People he attributes to "working my butt off." Could the heat he and his co-hosts face from devout "Idol" fans be enough for him to step away from the show?

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