Paula Abdul Fills In For Luke Bryan on American Idol While He Recovers from COVID-19

Luke Bryan had to miss the first live shows on ‘American Idol’ due to contracting COVID-19. Who did the call in? The original queen of ‘American Idol’, Paula Abdul!

Luke will be missed at our 1st #AmericanIdol LIVE show tonight, but is resting in quarantine at home & we wish him a speedy recovery. We’re so excited to announce @PaulaAbdul will be stepping in as a guest judge with Lionel Richie & Katy Perry as we get closer to 👑 a new winner! https://t.co/HNUQ92Nf6l

— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 12, 2021

Two queens hanging out during commercial break!

👑 @katyperry 💙 @PaulaAbdul 👑 pic.twitter.com/gZSyyL3vaA

— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 13, 2021