American Idol reveals what two music icons will replace Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as fans call for judges to be fired ... https://ift.tt/jUX46dn #us #uk #world #politics #top #news #readmore AMERICAN Idol has announced that two music icons will be joining the panel amid calls for judges to be fired. Katy Perry and Lionel Richie have been the target of online attacks from fans due to their unpopular opinions and critiques during the program. American Idol is bringing in two new judges to fill in for Lionel Richie and Katy Perry[/caption] The two singers will be away performing at King Charles III’s coronation[/caption] Fans will see new faces joining judge Luke Bryan later this month while Katy, 38, and Lionel, 73, are away to perform at King Charles III’s coronation on May 7. The country singer previously teased the replacements, telling ET they were “big names,” but nothing more. Now those stars have been revealed: Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran have been called in for temporary roles on American Idol, according to Deadline. The You Oughtta Know singer will serve as a mentor to the remaining contestants as they gear up to perform duets of Ed’s hit songs. Both Alanis and the Perfect singer will take the stage themselves for a song as well, with the British crooner debuting a new single. According to ABC, Katy and Lionel will pop in on the Top 10 and viewers from Windsor Castle in England while they’re away too. Luke, 46, told ET of his co-judges replacements: “It’s big time. It’s big time. The people that we have filling in, contestants have used their songs many, many times. A lot more than mine!” American Idol viewers are eager to see fresh faces on the judges panel as many have grown tired of the current judges – Katy in particular. CATTY KATY The California Girls singer has faced scrutiny over her treatment of the show’s contestants, leading fans to demand that ABC fire her. Earlier this season, Katy was accused of behaving rudely toward Top 12 contestant Wé Ani after Wé was chosen last and did not receive feedback from Katy on her performance. Viewers accused Katy of being “unprofessional” and “doing Wé dirty” by looking shocked when she made it through to the top 12. One wrote in an online thread: “Katy was hands down rude from the face she made (that at first I read as disbelief over Wé’s incredible performance), to go on and on about voting for your favorite contestant. It was incredibly unprofessional.” Another added: “Wé treated rudely. After her performance, instead of giving feedback, Katy reminds everyone how important it is to vote. “Um. Hello. Can you give this poor girl her feedback first? Katy’s comment sounded like she was saying, jeez America, why’d you vote this girl through. So unprofessional and unfair.” A third posted: “I totally had the same interpretation as you. I love Wé and just thought the judges, Katy especially, did her dirty. Her expression was definitely WTF.” Yet another fan commented: “Did anyone else think Katy was rude to Wé Ani last night? She seemed shocked that she was picked.” In the past, Katy has been slammed for her behavior toward her fellow judges, including Lionel, with some saying that she’s constantly “talking over him.” Katy was also bashed by critics for scolding two competitors and sending home a contestant that fans felt deserved to stay. Meanwhile, during the auditions rounds, she was accused of “mom-shaming” another contestant. BYE, LIONEL While Katy has drawn the most ire from American Idol fans, she’s not the only one they’re ready to see step down. Following a recent episode, viewers complained about the show’s lack of actual critique in an online message board and asked ABC to “please” find some new judges. One user wrote: “Between their terrible saves, their constant praise of mediocrity, and standing for every act (I’ve never seen judges more guilty of this than these Idol judges), I think it’s time for a change.” Another commented: “New producers and judges. They’re obviously told they can’t criticize anyone.” A third agreed: “At this point, I wouldn’t even call them judges, since they don’t really ‘judge’ performances anymore.” Ed Sheeran has been called in to help out and perform his new single on the show[/caption] Meanwhile Alanis Morissette will mentor contestants in the Top 10[/caption] Viewers have been extremely critical of American Idol’s judges, namely Katy and Lionel[/caption] #American Idol reveals what two music icons will replace Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as fans call for judges to be fired https://ift.tt/bK09iG4

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