American Idol isn’t planning to replace mentor Bobby Bones directly and will instead lean on a number of alums of the talent contest.
Bones revealed last week earlier this year that he would not be starring in season 20 of the ABC as a result of a conflict with another show.
Instead, showrunner and exec producer Megan Michaels Wolflick said, “There’s not anyone to replace Bobby per se, but this year we will be leaning into our amazing American Idol universe alum to help our current Idols along the way in different stages of the competition. Lots of those familiar faces America has grown to love will be seen throughout the season and we’re really excited to give back.”
It comes as the network launched a trailer for the show’s 20th anniversary, which features clips from American Idol stars of the past including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert.
Bones revealed last week earlier this year that he would not be starring in season 20 of the ABC as a result of a conflict with another show.
Instead, showrunner and exec producer Megan Michaels Wolflick said, “There’s not anyone to replace Bobby per se, but this year we will be leaning into our amazing American Idol universe alum to help our current Idols along the way in different stages of the competition. Lots of those familiar faces America has grown to love will be seen throughout the season and we’re really excited to give back.”
It comes as the network launched a trailer for the show’s 20th anniversary, which features clips from American Idol stars of the past including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert.
- 1/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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