At this point, it’s really anyone’s guess as to who will return. Even though Luke Bryan has a great time on the show, it’s hard to tell if he will be up to returning, as well as Carrie Underwood. There’s no word on Lionel Richie thinking about leaving, so he is probably safe. But as for Bryan, all fans really have to do is wait and see:

American Idol, a reality television singing competition hosted by Ryan Seacrest, premiered in June 2002. Bryan has served as a judge on the show since 2018, when it was revived by ABC. From 2016 to 2018, the series was on hiatus after its 15th season on FOX.

'American Idol' Judge Admits They're Not Certain About Season 24 Return originally appeared on Parade. One American Idol judge is playing coy about their return to the show for season 24. In a recent interview, longtime judge Luke Bryan wouldn't confirm or deny if he had plans to join the panel once again for the upcoming season.