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Luke Bryan returned to on Sunday, after previously missing the first live show of the season due to his COVID-19 diagnosis.

Paula Abdul had an interesting name for her former fellow “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell as she stood in for Luke Bryan on Monday’s show.

For anyone who has watched American Idol since its onset, you may never forget the banter shared by former judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Recently, after judge Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in a quarantining ever since, the show decided to bring in Paula Abdul as a guest judge and it's like the old times again.

kicked off this season's live shows on Monday, but they had to do it without Luke Bryan.

Paula Abdul made her return to the judge's table, while the season kicked off its first live episode, and the competition got cut down to the Top 12!Abdul made herreturn after Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID-19, which the country crooner revealed Monday morning.As Abdul reunited with host Ryan Seacrest, she also reconnected with her former co-star Randy Jackson over FaceTime.Seacrest held up a tablet for Abdul to chat with Jackson, who said, «It feels like old times, doesn't it?»«Yes it

Paula Abdul is the guest judge on the latest episode of American Idol and she made a comment about former co-star Simon Cowell that completely shocked host Ryan Seacrest.

Jordan Moreau Paula Abdul is returning to the “American Idol” family.For the first time since the singing competition show was revived on ABC, Abdul will return to guest judge after series host Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently recovering while in quarantine, ABC announced on Monday morning.Bryan’s positive diagnosis means he will miss the first live “American Idol” broadcast of the season.“I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live ‘American Idol’ show.

Get well soon! Luke Bryan will miss the first live American Idol episode of season 19 because of a positive COVID-19 test.

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

American Idol‘s Luke Bryan is set to miss out on the ABC show’s first live show of the season after contracting Covid-19. He will be replaced by original American Idol judge Paula Abdul for the episode.

Jeff Jenkins has worked on reality series The Simple Life, Keeping Up With The Kardashians and most recently Netflix’s Bling Empire.

A revolving door! When American Idol debuted on Fox in 2002, music manager Randy Jackson, choreographer Paula Abdul and music executive Simon Cowell made up the panel of judges. For the first seven seasons of the show, the trio remained the faces of the series, along with host Ryan Seacrest. (Comedian Brian Dunkleman cohosted the first season only.)

The Masked Dancer wrapped up its first ever season by crowning the first champion!

hard-fought and skillfully danced season, Wednesday's finale all came down to Tulip, Cotton Candy and Sloth -- and all three hopefuls brought their A-game.As the costumed contestants danced their hearts out, the panel of celebrity sleuths got their last clues at the hidden stars' secret identities, and a chance to submit their final guesses.Tulip kicked the finale off with a wild and lively performance set to «Kings & Queens» by Ava Max.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Masked Dancer draws to a close on Wednesday night, after weeks of hugely entertaining television. MORE: Who has been revealed on The Masked Dancer so far?The wacky and wonderful FOX series, which features judges Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, and Ashley Tisdale on its judging panel, has seen a number of amazing - and surprising - celebrity dancers exposed already.

returned Wednesday with a jam-packed new episode full of fun performances and outlandish guesses from the show's panel.

The Masked Dancer spoilers follow. The Masked Dancer, the equally weird and wonderful relative of The Masked Singer US, has unveiled its latest celebrity contestant after viewers bid goodbye to Exotic Bird.

The Masked Dancer just unmasked its latest celebrity and it’s not who anyone was expecting!

returned Wednesday, where the Final Five duked it out for a chance to stay in the competition.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“The Masked Dancer” staged an “American Idol” reunion on Wednesday night, as “Idol” Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks was the next celebrity to be revealed on the show. And correctly guessing her? Former “Idol” judge and current “Masked Dancer” panelist Paula Abdul.Sparks was revealed to be the person under the Exotic Bird costume on Wednesday’s edition of the hit series.

the panel of celebrity sleuths -- including Ken Jeong, Ashley Tisdale, Paula Abdul and Brian Austin Green, as well as guest panelist Whitney Cummings.Cotton Candy kicked off the show with a wild, carefree routine set to «Great Balls of Fire» by Jerry Lee Lewis, that included everything from bumper car props to pyrotechnics, and set the bar fairly high for the other performers.Exotic Bird was up next, and she delivered a more emotional performance, with a comparably minimalistic stage design, set

Paula Abdul is looking back on one of her movie roles!

returned Wednesday with all-new clues, fun performances and outlandish guesses from the show's panel. Fans also got to find out the secret identity of Cricket after a fun night of competition.Wednesday's Group A playoffs saw the four dancers we first met in the series premiere hit the stage once again for a chance to earn their spot in the Super Six.

returned Wednesday with all-new clues, fun performances and outlandish guesses from the show's panel. Fans also got to find out the secret identity of yet another hidden celeb.Wednesday's Group A playoffs saw the four dancers we first met in the series premiere hit the stage once again for a chance to earn their spot in the Super Six.

Paul Abdul and Randy Jackson have been friends for longer than many people realize.

Paula Abdul hasn’t watched “American Idol” in a while despite being part of the original cast.

Paula Abdul appeared on the Jan. 13 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and was asked about the rebooted American Idol series on ABC. Admittedly, Paula hasn’t been watching the revamped series, and wasn’t able to name one person who’s won the show in the past three seasons that its been on. However, she had nothing but great things to say about the judges and the series in general.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Masked Dancer has certainly got fans hooked. The wacky The Masked Singer spin-off show, which features Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, and Ashley Tisdale on its judging panel, sees a number of disguised celebrities take to the stage to show off their impressive dancing skills.

the show's panel.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Masked Dancer returns tonight for its second episode and we couldn't be more excited!MORE: Wendy Williams sparks fan debate with major change in appearanceWhile we wait to see which new celebrities will be unveiled from behind the wacky but seriously impressive masks, why not get to know panellist Paula Abdul? Keep reading for everything you need to know about the panellist and performer. . . WATCH: America's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell breaks back