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12.04.2021 / 20:33
Paula Abdul to Step in for Luke Bryan on 'American Idol' Following His COVID-19 Diagnosis
Paula Abdul is stepping into Luke Bryan's shoes. The 44-year-old country singer announced on Monday that he's in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, and will miss the first of 's live shows on April 12.Abdul, who was an judge for eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009, will judge in Bryan's place, alongside Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, ABC announced on Monday.This marks the first time Abdul has appeared on since the show moved from Fox to ABC in 2018.«Luke will be missed at our first