Katy Perry AND Lionel Richie warned through a statement that Sunday, May 7 will not be present in the program american idol because they promised to sing at the coronation of King Carlos III.

However, only the third jury will leave Luke Bryan, but there will be two luxury substitutes: Alanis Morisette AND Ed Sheeranboth multiple Grammy Award winners and as famous as the Perry-Ritchie duo.

As reported by the producers of the hit talent show, american idolAlanis Morissette will do double duty: mentor the top eight contestants before taking the stage to perform their songs and also sing a theme from her live.

Ed Sheeran, for his part, will write a song and be present when the finalists gather to sing their hits as a duet.

Two juries from London

Perry and Richie should appear on video from across the Atlantic.

“We’re going live from the castle which is great,” Ritchie told the media. “We will definitely be making several entrances during the program, so it will be an incredible experience,” she concluded.

Perry added, “We know we have a job to do across all of the programs american idolso this time we will be present from Windsor Castle”.

They both said so they were not consulted to choose their replacements, but they were pleased with the elect. “I’m very happy because I’m a fan of both,” said Katy Perry. “It will be great to hear your feedback and constructive criticism.”

Previous experience

Both Alanis and Ed have been on the show. american idol through his songs. “The contestants have used their themes many, many times. Much more than mine,” said Luke Bryan.

Former finalist Alanis Sophia, for example, sang Not invited in 2021, and contestant Casey Bishop won ironic as a dedication for Mother’s Day.

In turn, Canadian Alanis Morissette starred ironic AND You should know alongside Crystal Bowersox in the 2010 season.

Chayce Beckham, the winner of the 2021 season, sang reverb Ed Sheeran in the final. And former contestant Lee Jean also did his own take on make it rain.

stars in london

Not only Katy Perry and Lionel Ritchie will sing this sunday in londonexcluding British pop group Take That, Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, singer-songwriter Freya Ridings and classic soul songwriter and producer Alexis Ffrench.

The performances of the so-called ‘Coronation Concert’ will be on the grounds of Windsor Castle.